Kim Philby

Played By Guy Pearce

One of the most versatile actors of his generation, Guy Pearce’s career has spanned over 25 years in film, television and theatre. 

 

Pearce first made his mark in the 80’s in the highly successful TV series NEIGHBOURS. His work in Australia has been extensive. In 2014 he starred in THE ROVER, this was his second time collaborating with David Michod after the internationally successful ANIMAL KINGDOM with Jackie Weaver, and Joel Edgerton. Other Australian credits include Neil Armfield’s HOLDING THE MAN, John Hillcoat’s drama THE PROPOSITION written by Nick Cave, THE HARD WORD starring Rachel Griffiths, Pauline Chan’s 33 POSTCARDS, IN HER SKIN, TILL HUMAN VOICES WAKE US alongside Helena Bonham Carter, and of course Stephan Elliott’s Box Office sensation THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA: QUEEN OF THE DESERT. 

 

Pearce had his international break in the critically acclaimed L.A CONFIDENTIAL. Starring alongside Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe and Kim Basinger, the film received 9 Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, 12 BAFTA and 5 Golden Globe nominations. This paved the way for a number of iconic supporting and leading roles for him including Christopher Nolan’s MEMENTO, the Best Picture Oscar-winning films THE KINGS SPEECH alongside Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush, and Kathryn Bigelow’s THE HURT LOCKER. Other credits include RESULTS, IRON MAN 3, HATESHIP, LOVESHIP with Kristen Wiig, Ridley Scott’s PROMETHEUS, LAWLESS opposite Tom Hardy, LOCKOUT, Drake Doremus’ BREATHE IN, DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK, RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, BEDTIME STORIES, THE ROAD, TRAITOR, DEATH DEFYING ACTS, FACTORY GIRL, TWO BROTHERS, THE TIME MACHINE, THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO and FIRST SNOW. 

 

He was recently seen in MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS alongside Saoirse Ronan, and BLOODSHOT with Vin Diesel. Pearce has recently finished filming MARE OF EASTTOWN with Kate Winslet and can next be seen in Stefano Sollima’s upcoming film WITHOUT REMORSE.