Played iconic roles in TV shows like Sherlock and Elementary, bringing a modern twist to the classic character of Sherlock Holmes.
Jonny Lee Miller is a talented English actor known for his gripping performances in a wide range of film and television roles, most notably as Simon "Sick Boy" Williamson in the cult classic Trainspotting and as a modern-day Sherlock Holmes in the hit CBS crime drama Elementary.
Born on November 15, 1972, in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, Miller was raised in southwest London. He comes from a family of actors, with both his parents, Ann and Alan Miller, being theatre actors. His grandfather, Bernard Lee, played M in the first eleven James Bond films, further solidifying the acting tradition in the family. Miller's parents encouraged him to pursue acting from a young age, and he attended Tiffin School, where he took part in school plays and performed as part of the Tiffin Swing Band.
Miller's breakthrough role came in 1995 when he played Dade Murphy in the sci-fi thriller Hackers. This was followed by his portrayal of Simon "Sick Boy" Williamson in Trainspotting, which earned him widespread recognition. He received further critical acclaim for his performances in Afterglow, Mansfield Park, and Mindhunters. His performance in The Flying Scotsman earned him a London Film Critics Circle nomination for Actor of the Year.
Miller has also had a successful career in theatre, with notable performances in After Miss Julie and Frankenstein. His performance in Frankenstein earned him an Olivier Award for Best Actor. He has worked with renowned directors and actors, including Jude Law, whom he met while part of the National Youth Music Theatre.
In addition to his film and theatre work, Miller has had a successful television career. He starred as the title character in the ABC comedy drama Eli Stone, earning a Satellite Award nomination for Best Actor. He also played the role of Jordan Chase in the fifth season of the Showtime drama Dexter and starred as a modern-day version of Sherlock Holmes in the CBS crime drama Elementary, earning him his second Satellite Award nomination for Best Actor. Most recently, he played British prime minister John Major in the fifth season of the Netflix historical drama The Crown.
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