Paul Bettany
Paul Bettany (born
May 27,
1971) is an English actor probably best known in the United States for his work in
A Beautiful Mind as
Russell Crowe's roommate. Was cast in that role by casting director Jane Jenkins after she saw him in an early cut of
A Knight's Tale (movie) (2001).
Born into a theatrical family, with both his parents being actors. He is married to the actress Jennifer Connelly with whom he has a son, Stellan (born August 5, 2003).
Filmography