Jeremy Philip Northam was born in Cambridge, England to parents John and Rachel, both university professors. John Northam is best known for his translations of 易卜生. The family moved to Bristol, in 1972, where Jeremy attended Bristol Grammar School. Jeremy graduated from Bedford College, University of London, in 1984 with a bachelor of arts degree in English Literature. After graduation, he attended the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and worked his way through regional theater to the London stage. Northam was the recipient of the prestigious 劳伦斯·奥利弗 Award - the British equivalent of the Tony - for outstanding newcomer, for his 1990 performance as "Edward Voysey", the moral pivot of the Royal National Theatre revival of the 1905 play, "The Voysey Inheritance". In 1994, he made his American film debut in the thriller, 网络惊魂 (1995), with 桑德拉·布洛克, followed by his beloved portrayal of "Mr. Knightley" in Miramax's 艾玛 (1996), starring opposite 格温妮斯·帕特洛. Northam has continued to thrill his audiences with his many acclaimed performances, which include big budget productions, smart, independent projects and even television and audio books.
早年经历While playing the small role of "Osric" and understudying the title role in a 1989 production of "Hamlet", Jeremy replaced star 丹尼尔·戴 when the actor had a total breakdown in mid-performance.
