Eddie Redmayne

Model

Born January 6, 1982

English actor Eddie Redmayne was raised in London. He is one of five children, and the only member of his family to persue a career in acting. He was educated at Eton College before going on to Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied History of Art. Encouraged by his parents, Redmayne took drama lessons from a young age. His first stage appearance was in the Sam Mendes production of Oliver!, in London's West End. He played a workhouse boy. Acting continued through school and university, including performing with the National Youth Music Theatre.