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Jonny Lee Miller

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Jonny Lee Miller (sometimes credited with an H) was born on November 15, 1972, in Kingston, England, UK. After appearing in many high school plays at his selective state grammar school, Johnny dropped out at 17, to pursue acting full time. Although he was reportedly quiet and shy in high school, he certainly expresses himself well in all his films. His very first popular film was Hackers (1995), alongside Angelina Jolie and Matthew Lillard. Later his co-star Angelina became his wife. They were divorced 4 years later. Interesting fact is that his entire family is well into acting, all the way back to his grandparents. He has a partnership in the production company, Natural Nylon, which also includes Ewan McGregor and Jude Law.

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Grandfather is Bernard Lee who played M in the early James Bond movies.

Father is Alan Miller who was a stage actor in the 1950s and '60s.

Was offered the role of Prince Henry in Ever After (1998).

Was a member of the UK's NYMT (the National Youth Music Theatre).

Lived in Primrose Hill, London, England, near Jude Law and Ewan McGregor. He moved out of the area in the early 2000s.

In 1996, he played the role of Woodrow F. Call in "Dead Man's Walk" (1996), the prequel to "Lonesome Dove" (1989). That same year, he was married to Angelina Jolie, whose father, Jon Voight, played the role in _"Return to Lonesome Dove" (1993) (mini)_ .

Left school at 17 to pursue his acting career.

Fan of Chelsea FC (England football club).

Running is a hobby of his and he ran the London Marathon in 2008 in a time of 3hr 1min.

Personal Quotes

New York and LA are both great places to visit, but I wouldn't want to live in either of them now. I find New York extremely claustrophobic and dirty. LA is quite a nice place. But there's no hustle and bustle, no street life. Everyone's going from A to B in a car. Why did I leave [America]? My relationship [with Angelina Jolie] was going bad and I missed England, simple things like smells and major things like the British sense of humour.

If you're serious about what you're doing, you've got to keep your head and follow your instinct. Maybe you won't reach the same dizzy heights as others, but you will get something back. I'd go anywhere to work, so long as it's worth it.

I don't think any actor has the luxury of knowing exactly what scripts are going to turn out well and what ones aren't. It would be wonderful to have that particular skill, and maybe people like Tom Cruise have it more than most, but you go into each project hoping that a good, if not great, film will come out the other end. All you can do is look out for good scripts, and interesting people to work with.

[About his relationship with Angelina Jolie] For a while, it was a very intense relationship, very passionate, and you can never regret being involved in something like that. It was sad that it ended, but I wouldn't change a thing about it. Well, except maybe my haircut.

[On being voted 1999's coolest couple with Natalie Appleton, by Elle magazine] I thought, 'this is just too funny'. Then, they read my name out and it was highly embarrassing.

Where Are They Now

(September 2006) Currently in the Los Angeles area for the television series "Smith" (2006).

(November 2006) In Los Angeles for the upcoming television show "Eli Stone" (2008).

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