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Though he had been acting on the stage, on television and in films since the early 1980's, Rupert Everett's star-making role was that of Julia Robert's flamboyantly gay confidante, in My Best Friend's Wedding, in 1997. A self-professed homosexual, Everett has successfully played both gay and straight roles in films such as, The Madness of King George, Shakespeare in Love, An Ideal Husband, and The Importance of Being Ernest.
Everett was born in Norfolk, England, on May 29, 1959, rebellious from the start. When he was seven years old he was sent to learn with Benedictine monks, where he trained classically on the piano. He still plays the piano, sings, and is an accomplished writer. He has published three books, and writes for Vanity Fair magazine.
Last updated: March 24, 2009.
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