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Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJune 30, 1963
Age62
BirthplaceWeston-super-Mare, Somerset, England, UK
Zodiac SignCancer - (see also Rupert Graves's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRabbit
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForStarring as DI Lestrade in 'Sherlock' (BBC), and key roles in films such as 'A Room with a View,' 'Maurice,' and 'The Madness of King George.'

Intro

Rupert Graves is an English film, television, and theatre actor, best known for his roles in British dramas and for portraying DI Lestrade in the BBC series 'Sherlock.'

Early Life & Background

Rupert Graves was born on June 30, 1963, in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England. His mother, Mary, was a travel coordinator, and his father, Richard Harding Graves, was a music teacher.

Career Highlights

  • Portrayed DI Lestrade in 'Sherlock' (BBC, 2010–2017)
  • Breakout film roles in 'A Room with a View' (1985) and 'Maurice' (1987)
  • Acted in 'The Madness of King George' (1994)
  • Extensive stage career, including work with the Royal National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company

Trivia

  • Before his acting career, he performed as a circus clown for several years.
  • Has five children with his partner Susie Lewis.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Rupert Graves?

Rupert Graves is 62 years old.

When was Rupert Graves born?

Rupert Graves was born the 30 June 1963.

Where is Rupert Graves from?

Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England, UK.

On His Birth-Day

About June 30th, 1963, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 30, 1963, Cardinal Giovanni Montini was elected as Pope Paul VI, following the death of Pope John XXIII on June 3, 1963. His coronation took place on June 30, 1963, in St. Peter's Square, marking the last papal coronation to date.
  • Day of the week: June 30th, 1963 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Sukiyaki by Kyu Sakamoto
  • #1 UK song: From Me To You by The Beatles
  • Popular movie: The Great Escape directed by John Sturges

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rupert_Graves
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0336335/