Jonathan Pryce

Published: Jan. 30, 2020, 4:25 p.m.

Award-winning actor Jonathan Pryce has built a career of fascinating, varied characters, from his breakout in \u201cBrazil,\u201d the first of many collaborations with Terry Gilliam, to hits like \u201cEvita,\u201d \u201cTomorrow Never Dies,\u201d \u201cPirates of the Caribbean,\u201d and \u201cGame of Thrones.\u201d Born in Wales, trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool, and winning two Tonys and two Oliviers for his level of craftsmanship onstage, the legendary star is now nominated for his first Academy Award (finally!), recognizing his leading role as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio a.k.a. Pope Francis in Netflix\u2019s \u201cThe Two Popes.\u201d\n\n--\n\nFor over 50 years, Backstage has been the most trusted place for actors to find jobs and career advice, and for casting professionals to find the right performers for their projects. \u201cIn the Envelope: An Awards Podcast\u201d features interviews with some of the most exciting actors and storytellers working today. Check out more here: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nListen and subscribe to \u201cIn the Envelope\u201d on:\n- iTunes: https://apple.co/2rs0llz\n- Google Play: https://bit.ly/2DHkPwt\n- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QNmu6C\n- Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2DJv6bD\n- Overcast: https://bit.ly/2OJvWGk\n- SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2jUpnnw\n\nFollow Backstage and \u201cIn the Envelope\u201d on social media:\n- https://www.facebook.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope\n- https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast\n\nSpecial thanks to...\n- Host: Jack Smart\n- Producer: Jamie Muffett\n- Social Media Manager: Katie Minard\n- Design: Mark Stinson and Caitlin Watkins\n- Additional Support: Samantha Sherlock and Kasey Howe