Oscar-winning actor, Eddie Redmayne is known for his spectacular roles in Simon Curtis` My Week with Marilyn, Tom Hooper`s Les Mis erables and, James Marsh`s The Theory of Everything. For his contribution to the performing arts, the English theater and film actor was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, in 2015. Redmayne has also been very vocal about the rights of the LGBT community and has often spoken in favor of homeless LGBT youth in the US.

Early Life
Born to Patricia and Richard Redmayne in a business family of Westminster, London, Eddie Redmayne is one of the five children in his family. Eddie made his stage debut during his school years when he featured in a London production of Oliver. Redmayne went to the esteemed Eton College, where he was classmates with Prince Williams. Thereafter, he majored in history, also landing a substantial role in Twelfth Night, a play he did in 2002.

Personal Life
In 2014, Eddie Redmayne tied the knot with his lover of many years Hannah Bagshawe and in 2015, Hannah gave birth to their daughter, Iris Mary.

Movie Career
After making his big screen debut with Gregory J. Read`s Like Minds, Redmayne appeared in supporting roles in films such as The Good Shepherd (2006), Savage Grace (2007), Powder Blue (2008), The Other Boleyn Girl (2008), Glorious 39 (2009), and Hick (2011). In 2011, he landed a major role in the British drama film My Week with Marilyn. Co-starring Michelle Williams, Kenneth Branagh, Dominic Cooper, Julia Ormond, Emma Watson, and Judi Dench, the movie opened to a positive response from the audiences and critics, alike. Post this successful outing, the actor starred in another critically acclaimed film Les Mis erables. Directed by Tom Hooper, this musical drama featured Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried and Eddie Redmayne in pivotal roles.

In 2014, Redmayne starred in his breakthrough role as Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything. Directed by James Marsh, the biographical drama was based on a memoir by the genius scientist`s first wife Jane Hawking. Redmayne earned universal accolades for his brilliant portrayal of the role, earning the Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Globe for best actor.

In 2015, Redmayne appeared in his first negative role on screen in space fantasy movie Jupiter Ascending. The movie failed miserably at the box office, with the actor receiving Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor. But in the same year, Redmayne redeemed himself with another Tom Hooper film- The Danish Girl. For essaying the role Lili Elbe, a transgender woman in an era when sex change surgeries were considered a taboo, Redmayne received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.

His 2016 release includes the fantasy film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. A Harry Potter spin-off, the film has Redmayne starring as a magic zoologist Newt Scamander. Directed by David Yates, it`s produced and written by the J.K.Rowling.

In 2020, Eddie will also be seen in the film called The Trial of the Chicago 7.

Television Career
Eddie Redmayne`s television credits include a few episodes in series such as an Animal Ark (1998), Doctors (2003), Elizabeth 1 (2005), and Birdsong (2012).