Cary Elwes Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Net Worth, Siblings, Age, Parents, Wife, Kids, Movies

Ivan Simon Cary Elwes, popularly known as Cary Elwes, is a distinguished English actor and writer celebrated for his iconic role as Westley in the beloved fantasy romance The Princess Bride (1987), which cemented his status as a romantic leading man.

Known professionally as Cary Elwes, he has delivered memorable performances in diverse genres, including Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993), Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), and Saw (2004).

With a career spanning over four decades, Elwes has also contributed to television, notably as Pierre Despereaux in Psych (2009–2014).

Profile

• Full Name: Ivan Simon Cary Elwes
• Stage Name: Cary Elwes
• Born: 26, October 1962
• Age: 62 years old
• Birthplace: Westminster, London, England
• Nationality: British-American
• Occupation: Actor, Writer, and Producer
• Height: 1.80 m
• Parents: Dominick Elwes and Tessa Kennedy
• Siblings: Damian Elwes, Cassian Elwes, and Milica Kastner
• Spouse: Lisa Marie Kubikoff (m. 2000)
• Children: Dominique Elwes
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $6 million

Early Life and Education

Ivan Simon Cary Elwes was born on October 26, 1962, in Westminster, London, England, to Dominick Elwes, a portrait painter, and Tessa Kennedy, an interior designer.

Raised with two brothers, Damian and Cassian, and a half-sister, Milica Kastner, he grew up in an artistic family with ties to British aristocracy. After his parents’ divorce, he moved to the United States at the age of 14, where he attended Harrow School in London before studying at Sarah Lawrence College in New York, where he majored in drama.

He also trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), refining his craft. His ethnicity is English, with Serbian and Scottish ancestry. Although raised Catholic, he does not publicly emphasize his religious beliefs.

Career

Cary Elwes began his acting career in the late 1970s with minor roles, debuting in the film Yesterday’s Hero (1979) as a disco kid. His early work included Another Country (1984), where he played James Harcourt, earning notice for his stage presence.

His breakthrough came with The Princess Bride (1987), where his portrayal of Westley, the dashing farmboy-turned-pirate, became a cultural touchstone, earning the film a devoted following.

He followed this with roles in period dramas like Lady Jane (1986) and Glory (1989), showcasing his ability to handle historical narratives with gravitas.

In the 1990s, Elwes expanded his repertoire with comedic roles, starring as Robin Hood in Mel Brooks’s Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993), a parody that highlighted his comedic timing.

He played Lord Arthur Holmwood in Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) and took on action roles in The Jungle Book (1994) and Twister (1996). His venture into horror as Dr. Lawrence Gordon in Saw (2004) and its sequels, including Saw 3D (2010), added a darker dimension to his portfolio.

On television, he recurred as Mayor Larry Kline in Stranger Things (2019) and played Pierre Despereaux in Psych, a fan-favourite role that led to a TV movie, Psych: The Movie (2017). He also voiced characters in animated series like Batman Beyond and Hercules.

Elwes has diversified his career through writing and producing, publishing his memoir As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride (2014), which became a New York Times bestseller.

He produced films like Elvis & Nixon (2016) and continues to act in projects such as Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) and Rebel Moon.

His stage work includes performances in The Elephant Man in London, and his advocacy for The Princess Bride’s legacy through fan events and reunions underscores his connection to audiences. Elwes’s ability to balance classic roles with contemporary projects ensures his lasting relevance in the industry.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @caryelwes
• Facebook Handle: Cary Elwes
• Twitter Handle: @Cary_Elwes

Personal Life

Cary Elwes married Lisa Marie Kubikoff, a photographer and talent agent, in 2000 after meeting her in 1991 at a chilli cook-off in Malibu. They have one daughter, Dominique Elwes, born in 2007. The family resides in Los Angeles, California, where Elwes enjoys a stable home life.

Elwes maintains a warm public persona, engaging with fans through social media and conventions. His hobbies include fencing, which he learned for The Princess Bride, and collecting vintage film memorabilia.

Filmography

•    Another Country (1984) – James Harcourt
•    Oxford Blues (1984) – Lionel
•    Lady Jane (1986) – Guilford Dudley
•    The Princess Bride (1987) – Westley
•    Glory (1989) – Major Cabot Forbes
•    Days of Thunder (1990) – Russ Wheeler
•    Hot Shots! (1991) – Kent Gregory
•    Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) – Lord Arthur Holmwood
•    Saw (2004) – Dr. Lawrence Gordon
•    Ella Enchanted (2004) – Sir Edgar
•    The Cat’s Meow (2004) – Thomas Ince
•    Georgia Rule (2007) – Arnold
•    Saw 3D (2010) – Dr. Lawrence Gordon
•    New Year’s Eve (2011) – Stan’s Doctor
•    The Story of Luke (2012) – Paul
•    Elvis & Nixon (2016) – Producer
•    Stranger Things (2019) – Mayor Larry Kline (TV series)
•    Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) – Denlinger
•    Rebel Moon (2023) – The King

Net Worth

Cary Elwes’s estimated net worth is USD 6 million. His wealth is primarily derived from his extensive acting career, with significant earnings from starring roles in The Princess Bride, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and the Saw franchise. Additional income comes from television appearances in Psych and Stranger Things, as well as residuals from syndicated projects.