Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jonathan Pryce
Discover the career path of Jonathan Pryce, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Sir Jonathan Pryce is a celebrated Welsh actor recognized for his versatile performances across stage, film, and television. His distinguished career has earned him critical acclaim, including two Tony Awards and two Laurence Olivier Awards. He also received nominations for an Academy Award, three BAFTA Awards, and five Emmy Awards. In recognition of his significant contributions to drama, Pryce was knighted in 2021.
1971: Graduation from RADA
In 1971, Jonathan Pryce graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) with an Acting Diploma.
1972: First Screen Appearance
In 1972, Jonathan Pryce made his first screen appearance in a minor role in "Fire & Brimstone", an episode of Doomwatch.
1976: Broadway Debut in Comedians
In 1976, Jonathan Pryce reprised his role in Comedians on Broadway, directed by Mike Nichols.
1977: Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
In 1977, Jonathan Pryce wins Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role in Comedians.
1977: Tony Award for Comedians
In 1977, Jonathan Pryce won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role in Comedians.
1978: Royal Shakespeare Company Productions
From 1978, Jonathan Pryce appeared in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of The Taming of the Shrew as Petruchio.
1979: Royal Shakespeare Company Productions
From 1979, Jonathan Pryce appeared in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Antony and Cleopatra as Octavius Caesar.
1980: Olivier Award for Hamlet
In 1980, Jonathan Pryce won an Olivier Award for his performance in the title role of Hamlet at the Royal Court Theatre.
1980: Hamlet Acclaim and Hitchhiker's Guide Role
In 1980, Jonathan Pryce won an Olivier Award for his role in Hamlet, and also appeared as Zarniwoop in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy radio series, additionally he appeared in the film Breaking Glass.
1983: Roles in Something Wicked This Way Comes and Other Films
In 1983, Jonathan Pryce played Mr. Dark in Something Wicked This Way Comes and appeared in The Ploughman's Lunch and Martin Luther, Heretic.
1985: Breakthrough with Brazil and Other Films
In 1985, Jonathan Pryce had a breakthrough with Brazil and appeared in The Doctor and the Devils.
1985: Breakthrough Role in Brazil
In 1985, Jonathan Pryce had his breakthrough screen performance in Terry Gilliam's film Brazil.
1986: Haunted Honeymoon and The Seagull
In 1986, Jonathan Pryce appeared in the film Haunted Honeymoon and in a London production of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull.
1987: Macbeth with the Royal Shakespeare Company
From 1987 Jonathan Pryce played the lead part in Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Macbeth.
1988: Adventures of Baron Munchausen
In 1988, Jonathan Pryce worked with Terry Gilliam in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen.
1990: Miss Saigon Stage Musical
In 1990, Jonathan Pryce starred as The Engineer in the stage musical Miss Saigon.
1991: Starred in Selling Hitler
In 1991, Jonathan Pryce starred in the ITV mini-series Selling Hitler as Gerd Heidemann.
1991: Tony Award for Miss Saigon
In 1991, Jonathan Pryce won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for the Broadway transfer of Miss Saigon.
1992: Acted in Glengarry Glen Ross
In 1992, Jonathan Pryce appeared in the film Glengarry Glen Ross.
1992: Glengarry Glen Ross Film
In 1992, Jonathan Pryce appeared in the film Glengarry Glen Ross.
1992: Royal Festival Hall
In 1992, Jonathan Pryce starred for one night only at the Royal Festival Hall for an AIDS charity.
1993: The Age of Innocence
In 1993, Jonathan Pryce appeared in Martin Scorsese's The Age of Innocence.
1993: Mr. Wroe's Virgins and Barbarians at the Gate
In 1993, Jonathan Pryce featured in Mr. Wroe's Virgins and played Henry Kravis in Barbarians at the Gate.
1993: Barbarians at the Gate
In 1993, Jonathan Pryce portrayed Henry Kravis in the HBO film Barbarians at the Gate, receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
1994: Starred in Oliver!
In 1994, Jonathan Pryce portrayed Fagin in a revival of the musical Oliver!
1995: Carrington and Cannes Film Festival Award
In 1995, Jonathan Pryce starred in Carrington and received the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival.
1995: Acted in Carrington
In 1995, Jonathan Pryce starred in the film Carrington.
1996: Appearance in Evita
In 1996, Jonathan Pryce appeared in the film Evita.
1997: Acted in Tomorrow Never Dies
In 1997, Jonathan Pryce appeared in the film Tomorrow Never Dies.
2001: The Affair of the Necklace and My Fair Lady
In 2001, Jonathan Pryce starred in The Affair of the Necklace and the London stage production of My Fair Lady.
2002: Unconditional Love Film
In 2002, Jonathan Pryce starred in the film Unconditional Love.
April 2003: A Reckoning at the Soho Theatre
In April 2003, Jonathan Pryce returned to the non-musical stage with A Reckoning at the Soho Theatre in London.
2003: First Pirates of the Caribbean film
In 2003, Jonathan Pryce appeared in Pirates of the Caribbean.
2003: What a Girl Wants Release
In 2003, Jonathan Pryce appeared in the romantic teen comedy, What a Girl Wants.
2003: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
In 2003, Jonathan Pryce had a role in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl as Governor Weatherby Swann.
2004: De-Lovely Release
In 2004, Jonathan Pryce appeared in De-Lovely, his second musical film, a chronicle of the life of songwriter Cole Porter, for which he and Kevin Kline covered the song "Blow, Gabriel, Blow".
2005: Appeared in The New World
In 2005, Jonathan Pryce appeared in the film The New World.
2005: Reprised Role in Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
In 2005, Jonathan Pryce reprised his role as Zarniwoop in the Quintessential Phase of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy radio series.
2005: The Brothers Grimm and The New World Release
In 2005, Jonathan Pryce starred in The Brothers Grimm with Matt Damon and Heath Ledger and had a cameo role as King James I in The New World. Also in 2005, Pryce was nominated for an Olivier Award for his role in The Goat or Who is Sylvia?
July 2006: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on Broadway
In July 2006, Jonathan Pryce replaced John Lithgow on Broadway in the musical version of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
2006: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
In 2006, Jonathan Pryce reprised his role as Governor Weatherby Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
September 2007: Glengarry Glen Ross in West End
In September 2007, Jonathan Pryce portrayed Shelly Levene in Glengarry Glen Ross at the Apollo Theatre, London.
2007: Pirates of the Caribbean Series
In 2007, Jonathan Pryce continued his role in the Pirates of the Caribbean series.
2007: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
In 2007, Jonathan Pryce reprised his role as Governor Weatherby Swann for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.
June 2008: Glengarry Glen Ross performance end
In June 2008, Jonathan Pryce concluded his performance as Shelly Levene in Glengarry Glen Ross at the Apollo Theatre, London.
2009: Return to Cranford on BBC
In 2009, Jonathan Pryce played a wealthy widower in the BBC series Return to Cranford.
2010: Return to Cranford
In 2010, Jonathan Pryce appeared in the BBC series Return to Cranford, receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2015: Wolf Hall, Game of Thrones, The Merchant of Venice, and The Healer
In 2015, Jonathan Pryce played Thomas Wolsey in the BBC limited series Wolf Hall, joined the cast of HBO's Game of Thrones as the High Sparrow, appeared at The Globe Theatre as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice, and joined the cast of The Healer.
2015: Wolf Hall and Game of Thrones
In 2015, Jonathan Pryce played Thomas Wolsey in the BBC series Wolf Hall and the High Sparrow in HBO's Game of Thrones.
2016: Game of Thrones Role
In 2016, Jonathan Pryce continued his role as the High Sparrow in the HBO series Game of Thrones.
2017: Acted in The Wife
In 2017, Jonathan Pryce appeared in the film The Wife.
2018: The Man Who Killed Don Quixote
In 2018, Jonathan Pryce portrayed Don Quixote in Terry Gilliam's The Man Who Killed Don Quixote starring Adam Driver.
2018: The Height of the Storm in West End
In 2018, Jonathan Pryce starred in The Height of the Storm at Wyndham's Theatre in the West End.
November 2019: The Height of the Storm on Broadway ended
In November 2019, The Height of the Storm, starring Jonathan Pryce, concluded its run on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
2019: Academy Award Nomination for The Two Popes
In 2019, Jonathan Pryce earned his first Academy Award nomination for his role as Pope Francis in The Two Popes.
August 2020: The Crown casting
In August 2020, Jonathan Pryce was announced to portray Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in the final two seasons of Netflix's The Crown.
2021: Jonathan Pryce Receives Knighthood
In 2021, Jonathan Pryce was knighted for his services to drama.
2022: Slow Horses debut
In 2022, Jonathan Pryce starred as a retired senior MI5 officer in the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses.
2024: Slow Horses Season End
In 2024, Jonathan Pryce concluded his performance in the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses, where he starred as a retired senior MI5 officer.
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