Clive Owen Biography

Clive Owen Trivia

• Had a recurring role on a series of BMW commercials as their mysterious driver. He played a valet in the film Gosford Park (2001) and played a fellow "Agent" named the Professor in The Bourne Identity (2002) who was sent to kill Bourne.
• Was accepted into the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1984. After he graduated, he joined the Young Vic Theatre.
• Has four brothers and was raised by his mother and stepfather.
• Has 2 daughters: Hannah and Eve.
• Is a huge David Bowie fan and has called singer "the biggest musical influence on my life." He says, "I don't know why, but no one else has ever had such an effect on me. I didn't have most of his work. I had everything." In the 1970s, when Bowie was changing his appearance and style with every album, Owen would re-dye his hair whatever color Bowie's was at the time.
• Turned down the role as The Driver for BMW twice. He was sent a copy of the script for the first ad, read it and was impressed by its presentation. He immediately accepted the role, jumped on a plane to LA, and was whisked away to the set of the first ad as soon as he landed.
• Two of his brothers, Alan and Lee, became musicians and released a single called "Heartbeat."
• Met his wife at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art while doing Romeo and Juliet.
• Mentioned in the song 'Risen Within' by MC Homicide featuring PAZ.
• When his Beyond Borders (2003) co-star Angelina Jolie told him he looked sexy, she says, he "fell over laughing".
• Invited to join AMPAS in 2005.
• He is a supporter of Liverpool Football Club.