Rush acted for many years with the QTC, starring in The Marriage of Figaro and many Shakespeare plays. Rush made his Broadway debut in 2009's Exit the King, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play. In 2010, the actor starred in the Australian tour of The Drowsy Chaperone -- the upcoming film version of the musical featuring Rush is set to begin production in 2014. In 2011, Rush starred in The Diary of a Madman at BAM, for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award.
Rush is well known for his portrayal of 'Barbossa' in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. He will next be seen on the big screen in Gods of Egypt. Other recent film credits include The Book Thief, The Eye of the Storm, Green Lantern, The Warrior's Way, The King's Speech, Bran Nue Dae, Elizabeth: The Golden Age and more.
Geoffrey Rush, The Diary of a Madman
Geoffrey Rush, Exit the King
Geoffrey Rush, Exit the King
Geoffrey Rush, Exit the King
Geoffrey Rush, Exit the King
Geoffrey Rush, Exit the King
Geoffrey Rush has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Geoffrey Rush has not appeared in the West End.
Geoffrey Rush has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Diary of a Madman" and "Exit the King," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Exit the King," Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Exit the King," a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for "Exit the King," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Exit the King."
Geoffrey Rush has won several awards for his performance in "Exit the King," including Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Performance at the Theatre World Awards, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards.
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