“I suffer from a more complex, persistent fear. It manifests itself in nerves, and on film the camera sees even the tiniest evidence of this. So you have to learn that when the director calls 'Action,' you don't go to this place of tension, but somehow you become free.”

English actor

Edward John David Redmayne is an English actor. He has worked across stage and screen and has received major awards including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Olivier Awards. Redmayne is best known for his performances in film and theatre, where he has built a career that spans both British and international productions. His recognitions point to work that has been valued in both dramatic stage roles and screen acting, with a record of honors that reflects success in more than one medium.