“On so many levels, acting in film and TV is so much the sum of its parts, and somewhere in there, there's an alchemical thing that makes something happen or not - that makes something connect or not. Now, of course you want to make work that people see, but the enjoyment I get out of acting is playing characters.”

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.