Jude Law is an English actor who rose to prominence in the late 1990s with roles in films like Gattaca (1997) and The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), the latter earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Law continued to build a diverse portfolio, receiving a second Oscar nomination for his lead role in Cold Mountain (2003). He has portrayed iconic characters, including Dr. Watson in Sherlock Holmes (2009) and its sequel, as well as a young Albus Dumbledore in the Fantastic Beasts series. In television, he starred in The Young Pope (2016) and its follow-up The New Pope (2019), receiving critical acclaim for his portrayal of the enigmatic Pope Pius XIII. Law has also garnered recognition in theater, performing in several Shakespearean roles and receiving two Tony Award nominations.