Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons in the Showtime series "The Borgias" that tells the story of a crime family in 1492 Italy.

Jeremy Irons in the 2011 movie "Margin Call," which tells the story of one company's dealings in the early stages of the financial crisis.

Jeremy Irons and Ed Speleers in "Eragon."

Jeremy Irons and Bradley Cooper in "The Words."

The upcoming release from CBS Films tells the story of a writer at the peak of his literary success who discovers the steep price he must pay for stealing another man's work.

Dominique Swain and Jeremy Irons are shown here in a scene from the 1997 remake of "Lolita." Irons was already a seasoned and respected actor by this film; he made his big-screen debut in 1980's "Najinsky."

Jeremy Irons attends the opening night of BAMcinematek's tribute to producer Ed Pressman at the BAM Rose Cinemas in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Feb. 9, 2001. The Oscar-winning actor was born on the Isle of Wight, a small island off the coast of southern England.

Jeremy Irons, president of the jury for short films at the Marrakech film festival, poses during a photo call in Marrakech, Morocco, on Oct. 2, 2003. The actor won an Oscar for his work in the 1990 film "Reversal of Fortune."

Jeremy Irons and wife Sin

Jeremy Irons and Annette Bening attend the National Board of Review Annual Gala in New York on Jan. 11, 2005. The two appeared together in the film "Being Julia," about stage actors in the 1930s.

Left to right, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Miller, Heath Ledger, Lena Olin, director Lasse Hallstrom and Oliver Platt arrive at the world premiere of their film, "Casanova," at the 62nd Annual Venice Film Festival on Sept. 3, 2005. Along with his respected on-screen work, one of Irons' most popular roles didn't show him on camera at all -- he was the voice of Scar in the 1994 Disney animated film, "The Lion King."

Hosts Jerry Hall and Jeremy Irons pose backstage at the Swarovski Fashion Rocks for The Prince's Trust event in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on Oct. 17, 2005. In addition to being an Academy Award winner, Irons also has a Tony on his mantle, which he won in 1984 for "The Real Thing."

Jeremy Irons and wife Sin