Ray Winstone - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	February 19, 1957
Age	69
Birthplace	Homerton, London, England, UK
Zodiac Sign	Pisces - (see also Ray Winstone's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Starring in films such as 'Sexy Beast', 'The Departed', 'Nil by Mouth', and voicing Beowulf in 'Beowulf' (2007).

Intro

Ray Winstone is an English actor known for his 'tough guy' roles in film and television. He has appeared in a wide range of projects, from gritty British dramas to major Hollywood productions, establishing himself as one of the UK's most recognizable screen presences.

Early Life & Background

Ray Winstone was raised in Hackney, East London. He showed an early interest in acting and attended the Corona Theatre School. Before acting, he was a successful amateur and professional boxer, winning 80 out of 88 bouts and competing for England.

Career Highlights

• Breakthrough film role as Carlin in 'Scum' (1979).
• Starred in 'Sexy Beast' (2000), earning a BAFTA nomination.
• Featured in Hollywood films including 'The Departed' (2006), 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' (2008), and 'Hugo' (2011).
• Voiced the titular character in Robert Zemeckis's 'Beowulf' (2007).
• Played major TV roles in 'Henry VIII' (2003), 'Vincent' (2005–2006), and 'Great Expectations' (2011).

Trivia

• Was a three-time London schoolboy boxing champion.
• Became a father at 17 years old.
• Frequently collaborates with director Nick Love.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Winstone
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0935653/