Paul Bettany

A former Westminster Bridge busker who shot to fame in such stateside efforts as A Knight's Tale and A Beautiful Mind (both 2001), actor Paul Bettany's willingness to challenge himself by jumping genr...
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05/26/1971
Harlesden, Greater London, England
  • Exclusive ‘Priest’ Interviews: Bettany, Urban, Gigandet and More!
    By: Hollywood.com Staff May 11, 2011 2:30pm EST
    We chat with the stars of Scott Stewart's dystopian 3D vampire thriller.
  • The things they say
    By: WENN.com Source May 11, 2011 1:15pm EST
    "It's entirely coincidental, but I swear to God, this is the last time. If they make a sequel to this, of course I'll do it, but it's the last time I take on a religious theme." British actor Paul Bettany is tired of playing all-action men of the cloth after portraying monks and clergymen in The Da Vinci Code, Legion and new film Priest.
  • The things they say
    By: WENN.com Source May 04, 2011 5:00am EST
    "It drives me absolutely to distraction. You got rid of all of this nonsense 200 years ago, you had a revolution... It's not your tax dollars." British actor Paul Bettany can't understand Americans' fascination in last week's (29Apr11) royal wedding.
  • The things they say
    By: WENN.com Source May 03, 2011 1:15pm EST
    "I think it's great. I think it's this great British tradition where every 20 or so years the poor people in my country scrape together $36 million to pay for two already massively rich children's wedding." Actor Paul Bettany on the royal wedding.
  • Bettany blasts moaning actors
    By: WENN.com Source April 22, 2011 5:00am EST
    Brit Paul Bettany has taken aim at "whining actors", insisting they should "get a real job" and let a grateful wannabe take their place.
  • New ‘Priest’ Trailer Drops
    By: Sam Morgan April 12, 2011 11:40am EST
    Father, forgive whoever made this film.
  • Bettany regrets over King's Speech role
    By: WENN.com Source January 26, 2011 6:15am EST
    Paul Bettany regrets turning down Colin Firth's Oscar-nominated role in The King's Speech, but he stands by his decision because it was "the right thing" to do for his family.
  • Sundance 2011: Lionsgate & Roadside Acquire 'Margin Call'
    By: Daniel Hubschman January 24, 2011 6:37am EST
    Financial thriller to get wide release later this year
  • Sundance 2011: Which Films May Sell?
    By: Daniel Hubschman January 21, 2011 9:13am EST
    A look at the highest-profile festival films that may hit a theater near you!
  • Bettany was first choice for Firth's King's Speech role
    By: WENN.com Source January 19, 2011 4:00am EST
    Colin Firth nearly missed out on his role in acclaimed new movie The King's Speech as Paul Bettany was the first choice to play the stuttering British monarch.