Born:
May 29, 1959
in
Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk
Best Known For:
Being Madonna's pal.
Early-life:
Born Rupert James Hector Everett on May 29, 1959, in Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk. He has an older brother called Simon. Rupert grew up in privileged circumstances - his father was a Major in the British Army - but was a rebel. At seven, he began attending Ampleforth College in Yorkshire, where he learned to play the piano. He was expelled from the Central School of Speech and Drama in London for insubordination, but landed himself regular work at Glasgow's Citizens Theatre, performing in such productions as Don Juan and Heartbreak House.
Career:
Everett made his TV debut in The Manhood of Edward Robinson; his first film role came a year later in A Shocking Accident. Following the success of Another Country (both on stage and on film) and Dance with a Stranger in the 1980s, Everett took the potentially risky decision to openly declare his homosexuality. He enjoyed a successful stint as a model and published two novels before playing Julia Roberts' gay confidant in 1997's My Best Friend's Wedding, which helped revitalise his career. Since then he's appeared in such movies as Shakespeare in Love, An Ideal Husband, Stardust, St Trinians and Wild Target.
Quote:
'I'm a sex machine to both genders. It's all very exhausting. I need a lot of sleep.'
Trivia:
He also provided the voice of Prince Charming in the Shrek movies, presented documentaries on such subjects as Lord Byron and Sir Richard Burton and appeared in a West End production of Pygmalion.