StatsBirth Name: Ivan Simon Cary Elwes Age: 50, born 26 October 1962 Country of origin:  United Kingdom Currently Residing In:  United States Height: 6' 0" Ethnicity: White / Caucasian Relationship Status: Married Partner: Lisa Marie Kurbikof
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Elwes made his acting debut in 1984 with Marek Kanievska's film Another Country. He played James Harcourt, a young and sentimental homosexual student from an English boarding school.He went on to play Guilford Dudley in the British film Lady Jane, co-starring Helena Bonham Carter. He was cast as a stable boy turned swashbuckler Westley in Rob Reiner's fantasy-comedy The Princess Bride, based on the novel of the same name by William Goldman. It was a modest box office success
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Elwes made his acting debut in 1984 with Marek Kanievska's film Another Country. He played James Harcourt, a young and sentimental homosexual student from an English boarding school.He went on to play Guilford Dudley in the British film Lady Jane, co-starring Helena Bonham Carter. He was cast as a stable boy turned swashbuckler Westley in Rob Reiner's fantasy-comedy The Princess Bride, based on the novel of the same name by William Goldman. It was a modest box office success, but received critical acclaim, earning a score of 96% on the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes. Since being released on home video and television it has become a cult classic.In an interview around the film's DVD release in 2001, Elwes said, "The studio didn't know how to sell it – as an adventure, fantasy, comedy or love story, it had to rely on word of mouth". He also acknowledged the film's cult following saying, "Many people tell me they have it in their video collection, it's a family film but also a cult film in a way, being passed down to other generations".
He continued working steadily, varying between dramatic roles, as in The Bride (1985) with Sting and Jennifer Beals, to the Academy Award-winning Glory (1989), and comedic roles, as in Hot Shots! (1991). In 1993, he starred as Robin Hood in Mel Brooks's comedy, Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Elwes also appeared in such films as Francis Coppola's adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, The Crush, Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, Twister, Liar Liar, Cradle Will Rock, The Cat's Meow and Kiss the Girls.
In 2004, he starred in the horror–thriller Saw which, at a budget of a little over $1 million, grossed over $100 million worldwide. Entertainment Weekly critic Owen Gleiberman gave him a negative review, descriing his performance as overacting.The same year he appeared in Ella Enchanted, portraying the villain rather than the hero. He made an uncredited appearance as Sam Green, the man who introduced Andy Warhol to Edie Sedgwick, in the 2006 film Factory Girl. In 2007, he appeared in Garry Marshall's Georgia Rule with Jane Fonda. He also starred in the mystery thriller Shadows.
Elwes portrayed Dr. Clement in the psychological thriller Psych 9 (2010). Elwes returned to the Saw franchise in Saw 3D (2010), the seventh and final film in the series, as Dr. Lawrence Gordon. Elwes was set to portray George Harrison in Zemeckis's 3D performance capture re-telling of Yellow Submarine;however in May 2011, Disney withdrew from the project, leaving its fate uncertain. He played Bobbly Wobbly in The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure; filming was completed in late 2009 and the film was released on 29 August 2012. Elwes filmed a film adaptation of Camilla Dickinson in late 2010 where he played Rafferty Dickinson. It is awaiting release. In 2012, Elwes will appear in the independent drama The Citizen.
On 23 October 2011, Variety reported that Elwes will make his directorial debut with an independent film, Elvis & Nixon. Eric Bana and Danny Huston signed on to portray Elvis Presley and Richard Nixon, respectively. Elwes wrote the script with Joey Sagal and Hanala Sagal, which is "inspired by a true historical event". Michael Benaroya will finance the film (through Benaroya Pictures) and will be shot in Los Angeles and Shreveport, Louisiana on an unspecified date.
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In 1996, Elwes made his first television appearance as David Lookner on the sitcom Seinfeld. In 1998, he played astronaut Michael Collins in the Golden Globe Award-winning HBO miniseries From the Earth To the Moon. In 1999, he guest starred as Dr. John York in an episode of the television series The Outer Limits. He earned two Golden Satellite Award nominations for his performances in the television films The Pentagon Wars and Uprising. Elwes had a recurring role in the final season (from 2001 to 2002) of The X-Files as FBI Assistant Director Brad Follmer. In 2004, he played serial killer Ted Bundy in the A&E Network television film The Riverman, which was based on the book The Riverman: Ted Bundy and I Hunt for the Green River Killer written by Robert D. Keppel. In 2005, Elwes played the young Pope John Paul II in the CBS television film Pope John Paul II.
In 2007, he made a guest appearance on the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episode "Dependent" as a Mafia lawyer. In 2009, he played the role of Pierre Despereaux, an international art thief, in the fourth season premiere of Psych.In 2010, he returned to Psych, reprising his role in the second half of the fifth season, and again in the show's sixth season.In March 2011, Elwes was selected to appear as Henry Detmer in the pilot episode of NBC's Wonder Woman.However, the show was never picked up for a series.
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Well he managed to do "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" bearable at least which was quite a gigantic quality stamp for an actor to survive and actually make better."
 Top 10 Psych Episodes! (10 person items)"Season 5, Episode 5
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 Characters Crushes, from 8 to 16. (13 person items)" Westley ( The Princess Bride , 1987)
Aaaaw. Even without Cary Elwes, this movie would be good. He only made it a lot better.
Westley: I told you I would always come for you. Why didn't you wait for me?
Buttercup: Well... you were dead.
Westley: Death cannot stop true love. All it can do is delay it for a while.
Buttercup: I will never doubt again.
Westley: There will never be a need.
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 Down The List With 30 People (TeamDaiGurren) (30 person items)"I've always had love for Cary Elwes. I was the perfect age to fall in love with him. I feel like he was the official 'Prince charming' of the late 80's/90's. I'm not exactly sure how everyone else feels about him, but whenever I express my opinion when I'm watching 'The Princess Bride' people look at me like I'm crazy.
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Wesley as The Dread Pirate Roberts"
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Just can't stand him.
get out of the best movie ever, you smarmy git!"
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 Boys with blades (56 person items)"The Princess Bride
The Sword: Well used and well trained by the Dread Pirate Roberts in order to become the Dread Pirate Roberts. (Are you following me?) Westley is ambidextrious, immune to poison, and hard-traveled.
The Pen: The Princess Buttercup, who trained him properly (As you wish), and the stole his heart right out of his chest...and pushed him down a mountain."
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