I've Got My Eye on You Trivia Quiz

Answer: September 19, 1948, in Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Cowes is on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England. His family moved to Hertfordshire and he went to school in Dorset before he joined the Bristol Old Vic where he studied Shakespeare, classical repertory, and contemporary theater.

Answer: Brideshead Revisited

In the 1981 television adaptation of "Brideshead Revisited", Jeremy Irons played the character Charles Ryder. Charles Ryder is the central character and narrator of the story, which is based on the novel by Evelyn Waugh.

Charles Ryder is a young and aspiring artist who becomes deeply entwined with the aristocratic and dysfunctional Flyte family, particularly with Sebastian Flyte, played by Anthony Andrews. The story follows Charles' journey as he becomes a close friend of, and later infatuated with Sebastian, and subsequently, he becomes entangled in the family's complex dynamics.

The series grapples with themes of religion, morality, and the fading grandeur of the aristocracy and Jeremy Irons' portrayal of Charles Ryder in the adaptation is widely praised for its nuance and depth. This landmark role paved the path for his brilliant career.

Answer: False

Sinead Cusack is an Irish actress, the daughter of well-known Irish actor Cyril Cusack. She and Jeremy Irons were married in 1978 and, together, they have Samuel and Max, photographer and actor. Sinead Cusack and Jeremy Irons played opposite each other in the movies "Waterland" (1992) and Bernardo Bertolucci's "Stealing Beauty" (1996).

Answer: Cork, Ireland

Kilcoe Castle is located in County Cork, Ireland. It is situated on the Kilcoe Peninsula, which extends into Roaringwater Bay. It was initially constructed by Dermod MacCarthy's clan in the middle of the 15th century and has two towers, a long and narrow one and one that is shorter and wider.

When Irons bought the property, it was uninhabited for many years and nearly in shambles. He delved into extensive, expensive, and lengthy restorations which, as admitted by the actor himself, forced him to become less selective in accepting movie roles.

Answer: The House of the Spirits

"The House of the Spirits" is a 1993 film directed by Bille August, based on the novel of the same name by Chilean author Isabel Allende. The film is a family drama that spans several generations and is set in an unnamed South American country (though the novel is set in Chile).

The patriarch of the Trueba family, Esteban (Jeremy Irons), rose from poor beginnings and married the beautiful and ethereal Clara del Valle (Meryl Streep), who is psychic and communicates with spirits. They have two children, Blanca (Winona Ryder) and Jaime (Antonio Banderas) who feel repressed in the patriarchal family environment and the political turmoil that engulfs the country. The film evolves over several decades of personal and historical struggles, pain, loss, family bonds and social change.

Answer: Moonlighting

The 1982 film "Moonlighting" is a British-Polish drama directed by Jerzy Skolimowski and starring Jeremy Irons. The plot revolves around a group of Polish immigrant workers working secretly in London, during the early 1980s, renovating the apartment of a Polish official. The film primarily follows the character of Nowak, played by Jeremy Irons, who is the supervisor of the group because he speaks English.

As the story unfolds, the political situation in Poland is deteriorating rapidly, and the country has declared martial law. Nowak becomes increasingly concerned for the welfare of his fellow workers and tries to protect them from the harsh realities of their homeland by sheltering them in their makeshift London apartment. He withholds information about the situation at home as they run out of money and become isolated and desperate.

"Moonlighting" offers a poignant commentary on the immigrant experience, political upheaval, and personal uncertainty. The film is known for the exceptional performance of Jeremy Irons in a role that earned him critical acclaim.

Answer: The Lion King

"The Lion King" (1994) is a beloved animated Disney film that tells the story of Simba, a young lion prince who must reclaim his throne and restore balance to the Pride Lands after his father's tragic death. Scar, brilliantly voiced by Jeremy Irons, is Simba's uncle and the film's primary antagonist.

Scar is a cunning and power-hungry character who orchestrates the demise of Simba's father, Mufasa, in his quest for the throne. Scar's character embodies jealousy, manipulation, and a lust for power and his sinister and conniving nature makes him one of Disney's most memorable villains.

Answer: Fiat

The deep and characteristic voice of Jeremy Irons has made him a very sought-after actor for commercials, voice-overs, and audio books. World renowned director Paolo Sorrentino directed this short film in 2005 where Jeremy Irons advertises the Fiat Croma, while Israel Kamakawiwo'ole sings a rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow".

The film was beautifully shot in Mallorca, in the Spanish Balearic Islands.

Answer: Reversal of Fortune

In 1990, Jeremy Irons won Best Actor at the Academy Awards for his portrayal of Claus von Bulow in the film "Reversal of Fortune". The film is based on the true story of American socialite Sunny von Bulow (Glen Close) who fell into a mysterious coma from diabetic shock and lived in a persistent vegetative state for twenty-eight years. Her husband, the aristocrat Claus von Bulow (Jeremy Irons), was blamed for attempted murder, was tried, and was eventually acquitted.

In 1984, Jeremy Irons won a Tony for his role as Henry in the play, "The Real Thing", and, in 1997, he became one of the few actors who earned a "Triple Crown" when he won an Emmy for his voice-over performance in "The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century" documentary. Over time, he has won more Emmy awards as well as Golden Globe awards.

Answer: True

Jeremy is a dedicated advocate for environmental issues, especially the global waste crisis, sustainability, and conservation. Towards this cause he lends his voice, holds speeches and campaigns, and is involved with foundations and organizations like Greenpeace, the United Nations, and Friends of the Earth.

He also advocates for human rights and supports Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. However, he has been known to hold controversial opinions on sensitive subjects such as same-sex marriage, Brexit, and climate change, which have sparked reactions from the LGBTQ+ community and the media.