Richard Roxburgh (born January 1, 1962) is an Australian actor who has starred in many Australian films and has appeared in supporting roles in a number of Hollywood productions, usually as villains.
Graduated from prestigious Australian theatrical school NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Arts) in 1986.
One of six children of an accountant.
Went to ANU in Canberra to study economics before deciding to become an actor. Lives in New South Wales on the Eastern beaches.
Has a flat in Notting Hill, London.
Has directed plays in Australia.
Is the youngest of his six siblings.
The mouth piece he wore as the Fantom in "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" (2003) distorted his voice so much that he had to redub his dialogue for the film's release.
Dated Miranda Otto. They both went to NIDA, the famed drama school attended by actors such as Judy Davis, Mel Gibson and Cate Blanchett.
Assumes a different accent and octave-level for each character, with his character's voices ranging from the wimpy screech he used as the Duke for "Moulin Rouge" to his rich, deep Romanian accent as Dracula in "Van Helsing.".
Like Christopher Lee and Frank Langella he has portrayed Dracula and Sherlock Holmes, unlike them he played Sherlock Holmes before playing Dracula.
Appears in two films where Victorian British characters are altered in an action packed fantasy setting - The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) and Van Helsing (2004).
Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2005 Razzie Award nominating ballot. He was suggested in the Worst Supporting Actor category for his performance in the film Van Helsing (2004), he did not receive a nomination however.
Met Italian actress Silvia Colloca during the filming of Van Helsing. He played Dracula and she played his wife. They got married a year later in Tuscany, Italy.
Son Raphael Roxburgh was born February 2007.
His directorial debut, 'Romulus, my father', received a record-breaking 16 nominations in the prestigious 2007 Australian Film Institute Awards (AFI), including best film and best director.
For his performance as Hamlet in the Belvoir Street Theatre production of "Hamlet", he was awarded the 1995 Variety Club of Australia Stage Award, the 1994 Sydney Theatre Critic's Circle Award (Best Performance by an Actor) and was nominated for the 1995 Green Room Award (Best Actor).
