Rufus Sewell Biography and Net Worth

An actor, who has appeared in films like Carington, Hamlet, Dangerous Beauty, Dark City, A Knight’s Tale, The Legend of Zorro, The Illusionist, and Amazing Grace among others.

Rufus Frederik Sewell is a British film and stage actor, born on October 29, 1967, in Twickenham, United Kingdom. His parents are Jo Sewell and William Sewell. He has a brother name, Casper Sewell.

What is Rufus Sewell Known For?

Rufus Sewell is known for his villainous roles such as those in A Knight’s Tale, The Legend of Zorro, Bless the Child Helen of Troy, and The Illusionist.

Personal Profile

Full Name: Rufus Frederik Sewell

Date of Birth: 29 October 1967

Place of Birth: Twickenham, United Kingdom

Nationality: British

Occupation: Actor

Marital Status: Divorce

Weight: 82kg

Height: 1.83m

Father’s Name: William Sewell

Mother’s Name: Jo Sewell

Siblings: Casper Sewell

Who Are Rufus Sewell’s Parents?

Rufus is the son of William Douglas Sewell, a Welsh artist, a classically trained pianist, and waitress, and William John Frederik Sewell, who is also an Anglo-Australian animator and former builder’s laborer.

Rufus’s father worked on the “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” segment of animation for “The Beatle’s Yellow Submarine” film.

His parents divorced when he was just five years old. Rufus’s father later died when he was the age of 10, and her mother sold vegetables and worked in a pub to take care of Rufus and his brother Casper.

Educational Background

Sewell attended Trafalgar Junior School, a state junior school in Twickenham, and completed in 1978. He went on to Orleans Park School and completed it in 1984.

He also went to West Thames College, where he was sent by his teacher to audition for drama school.

Rufus later enrolled in the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.

What is Rufus’s Net Worth?

Rufus Frederik Sewell has an estimated net worth of $5 million.

What is Rufus Doing Now?

Rufus Sewell currently lives a light-footed life in Los Angeles, where he stays with his girlfriend. He also visits London every two weeks to see his son Billy.