Biography - A Short Wiki
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Guy Pearce is a popular British-Australian actor, musician, singer, and songwriter. He is most well-known for his starring role in the popular Australian series, “Neighbours” and for appearing in several popular films including, “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” (1994) “L.A. Confidential” (1997), “Memento” (2000), and “Iron Man 3” (2013). He has been the winner of a Primetime Emmy Award and has been nominated for Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and AACTA Awards.
Career Highlights
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Guy Pearce’s career began in 1985 when he began acting in the popular Australian soap opera, “Neighbours.” He worked in the series for many years. He then worked in the TV series “Home and Away” (1988) and “Snowy River: The McGregor Saga” (1993). Frank Howson who is a popular director, producer and writer cast him in the films, “Heaven Tonight,” “Hunting,” and “Flynn” and also paid for him to go to the Cannes Film Festival in 1991, to attend the premiere of his film, “Hunting.” There, the Frank Howson-funded publicity campaign brought Guy Pearce to the notice of the International Film Industry.
Family and Personal Life
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Guy Pearce married his childhood sweetheart, Kate Mestitz, in 1997, who is a psychologist by profession. However, they got divorced in 2015 after 18 years of marriage. Since 2015, he has been in a relationship with the popular actress, Carice van Houten. Together, they have a son, Monte Pearce (b. 2016).
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Kate Mestitz (m, 1997; div, 2015) |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Monte Pearce) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | Yes (Carice van Houten) |
| Civil Status | In a relationship |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Guy Edward Pearce |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 55 years |
| Date of Birth | October 5, 1967 |
| Place of Birth | Ely, Cambridgeshire, England |
| Nationality | British and Australian |
| Height | 1.79 m, 5 feet 10 inches |
| Weight | 69 kg, 152 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $20 Million |
| Occupation | Actor, Musician, Singer, Songwriter |
Height, Weight, and Age
Guy Pearce's height is above average measuring 1.79 m. Guy Pearce weighs 69 kg. Being born on October 5, 1967, translates to an age of 55 years as of todays date (June 5, 2023).
Quotes
Funny enough, if you are looking at people these days who are putting Botox in their face and getting all sorts of plastic surgery, we look at them and go, I can tell you’ve had Botox. I can tell you’ve had plastic surgery. You look really strange to me. But no one’s saying anything. We’re just accepting the fact that they’re strange-looking.
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Success comes in waves.
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Comic-strip stuff isn’t really my cup of tea, really.
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Men often still expect women to be under their thumb.
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I’m interested in the psychological exploration of human nature, and it just happens to come in the form of film-making.
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