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Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell is an English actor who gained fame for his debut role in Billy Elliot (2000), earning him a BAFTA Award for Best Actor, the youngest to ever achieve this. He is also recognized for portraying Tintin in The Adventures of Tintin (2011) and Ben Grimm/The Thing in Fantastic Four (2015). Bell's career showcases versatility across various film genres.

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March 1986: Birth of Andrew James Matfin Bell

In March 1986, Andrew James Matfin Bell was born in Billingham, Teesside, England. He grew up with his mother, Eileen Matfin, and his elder sister Kathryn. His father, John Bell, left before Jamie was born.

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March 1986: Andrew James Matfin Bell Born

In March 1986, Andrew James Matfin Bell was born. He is an English actor.

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1999: Cast as Billy Elliot

In 1999, Jamie Bell was chosen from over 2,000 boys for the role of Billy Elliot.

2000: Debut Performance in Billy Elliot

In 2000, Jamie Bell rose to prominence with his debut performance in the movie Billy Elliot, for which he later won a BAFTA Award.

2000: Awards for Billy Elliot Performance

In 2000, Jamie Bell, at the age of 14, won the London Film Critics' Circle Award, British Independent Film Award, Evening Standard British Film Award, and BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in Billy Elliot.

2001: Honorary Jury President of Giffoni Film Festival

In 2001, Jamie Bell served as the Honorary Jury President of the Giffoni Film Festival.

2002: Appearances in Nicholas Nickleby and Deathwatch

In 2002, Jamie Bell appeared as Smike in an adaptation of Nicholas Nickleby and as a young soldier in Deathwatch.

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2002: Film Credits: Deathwatch and Nicholas Nickleby

In 2002, Jamie Bell's film credits included Deathwatch and Nicholas Nickleby.

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2005: Began Dating Evan Rachel Wood

In 2005, Jamie Bell began dating American actress Evan Rachel Wood after meeting her at the Sundance Film Festival.

2005: Roles in King Kong and Green Day Video

In 2005, Jamie Bell starred in the film version of King Kong and appeared in Green Day's "Wake Me Up When September Ends" music video.

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2005: Film Credit: King Kong

In 2005, Jamie Bell's film credit included King Kong.

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2007: Starred in Hallam Foe and Appeared in KateModern

In 2007, Jamie Bell played the title character in Hallam Foe and appeared in the lonelygirl15 spin-off KateModern.

2008: Roles in Jumper and Defiance

In 2008, Jamie Bell had roles in the sci-fi film Jumper and the World War II drama Defiance, where he played Asael Bielski.

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2008: Film Credit: Jumper

In 2008, Jamie Bell's film credit included Jumper.

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2009: Cast in The Adventures of Tintin

In 2009, it was announced that Jamie Bell would play the title role in the motion capture film The Adventures of Tintin.

2011: Roles in The Eagle and Jane Eyre

In 2011, Jamie Bell appeared in The Eagle as Esca and in Jane Eyre as St John Rivers.

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2011: Portrayal of Tintin in The Adventures of Tintin

In 2011, Jamie Bell portrayed Tintin in The Adventures of Tintin.

2011: Film Credit: Jane Eyre

In 2011, Jamie Bell's film credit included Jane Eyre.

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2011: Release of The Adventures of Tintin

In 2011, The Adventures of Tintin, starring Jamie Bell, was released.

2011: Relationship with Evan Rachel Wood Rekindled

In mid-2011, it was reported that Jamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood had rekindled their relationship.

October 2012: Marriage to Evan Rachel Wood

On October 30, 2012, Jamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood married in a small ceremony in California.

2012: Film Credit: Man on a Ledge

In 2012, Jamie Bell's film credit included Man on a Ledge.

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July 2013: Birth of Son

In July 2013, Jamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood had one son.

2013: Roles in Filth and Snowpiercer

In 2013, Jamie Bell starred alongside James McAvoy in the film Filth and appeared as Edgar in Snowpiercer.

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2013: Film Credits: Snowpiercer, Filth, and Nymphomaniac

In 2013, Jamie Bell's film credits included Snowpiercer, Filth, and Nymphomaniac.

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May 2014: Separation from Evan Rachel Wood

On May 28, 2014, Jamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood announced their separation.

2014: Appearance in Turn: Washington's Spies

From 2014 to 2017, Jamie Bell appeared as Abraham Woodhull in Turn: Washington's Spies.

2015: Played The Thing in Fantastic Four

In 2015, Jamie Bell played the Thing in the Fantastic Four reboot, which was critically panned.

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2015: Portrayal of Ben Grimm/The Thing in Fantastic Four

In 2015, Jamie Bell portrayed Ben Grimm, also known as The Thing, in Fantastic Four.

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2015: Began Dating Kate Mara

In late 2015, Jamie Bell began dating his Fantastic Four co-star Kate Mara.

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January 2017: Engagement to Kate Mara

In January 2017, Jamie Bell and Kate Mara became engaged.

July 2017: Marriage to Kate Mara

On July 17, 2017, Jamie Bell and Kate Mara announced that they had married.

2017: Appearance in Turn: Washington's Spies

From 2014 to 2017, Jamie Bell appeared as Abraham Woodhull in Turn: Washington's Spies.

2017: Second BAFTA Nomination for Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool

In 2017, Jamie Bell earned a second BAFTA nomination for his leading role in Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool.

2017: Starring Roles in 6 Days and Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool

In 2017, Jamie Bell had starring roles in 6 Days and Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool, earning a BAFTA nomination for the latter.

May 2019: Birth of Daughter

In May 2019, Jamie Bell and Kate Mara had a daughter.

2019: Supporting Role in Rocketman

In 2019, Jamie Bell had a supporting role as Bernie Taupin in the biographical musical film Rocketman.

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2019: Film Credit: Rocketman

In 2019, Jamie Bell's film credit included Rocketman.

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2020: Custody Dispute with Evan Rachel Wood Began

Starting in 2020, Jamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood were in dispute over the custody of their son.

November 2022: Birth of Son

On November 17, 2022, Jamie Bell's wife, Kate Mara, announced on her Instagram account that she had given birth to a son in the previous week.

2022: Bell's Reflection on Fantastic Four

In 2022, Jamie Bell commented on the movie Fantastic Four and said "I don't think [it deserves a second look.] Save your money, save your time."

May 2023: Custody Terms Accepted

In May 2023, Evan Rachel Wood accepted terms for their son staying in Los Angeles with Jamie Bell, while seeing him "one extended weekend per month" and holidays.

2023: Appearance in All of Us Strangers

In 2023, Jamie Bell appeared in the critically acclaimed movie All of Us Strangers as the protagonist's father.

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March 2026: Bell to Star in Peaky Blinders Sequel

In March 2026, it was announced that Jamie Bell will take over the role of Duke Shelby in the unnamed Peaky Blinders sequel series.