Geoffrey Rush Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Career, Awards

Geoffrey Roy Rush also known as Geoffrey Rush is an acclaimed Australian actor celebrated for his eccentric and versatile performances in film, television, and theater.

He achieved the Triple Crown of Acting (Academy Award, Primetime Emmy Award, and Tony Award), the only Australian to do so, with standout roles including David Helfgott in Shine (1996), Captain Hector Barbossa in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and Lionel Logue in The King’s Speech (2010).

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Geoffrey Roy Rush
• Stage Name: Geoffrey Rush
• Born: July 6, 1951
• Age: 74 years old
• Birthplace: Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
• Nationality: Australian
• Ethnicity: Unknown
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 1.82 m
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Roy Baden Rush and Merle Bischof
• Siblings: One older sister
• Spouse: Jane Menelaus
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $30 million USD

Early Life and Education

Geoffrey Rush was born on July 6, 1951, in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. He was brought up by his parents, Roy Baden Rush (an accountant for the Royal Australian Air Force) and Merle Bischof (a department store sales assistant), in a family that separated when he was five years old.

His ethnicity reflects mixed European heritage, with his father’s English, Irish, and Scottish roots and his mother’s German descent. His religion is Unknown. He attended Everton Park State High School in Brisbane.

He enrolled at the University of Queensland in 1969, joining a theater troupe, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Arts (English) in 1972. He later studied directing in London and mime in Paris before returning to Australia in 1977 to resume work with the Queensland Theatre Company.

Career

Geoffrey Rush began his career in theater with the Queensland Theatre Company in 1971, debuting in Wrong Side of the Moon. He built a strong stage reputation in Australia before gaining international fame with his Oscar-winning portrayal of pianist David Helfgott in Shine (1996).

He earned additional Oscar nominations for Shakespeare in Love (1998, as Philip Henslowe), Quills (2000, as the Marquis de Sade), and The King’s Speech (2010, as Lionel Logue).

Iconic roles include Captain Hector Barbossa in the Pirates of the Caribbean series (2003–2017), Javert in Les Misérables (1998), and supporting parts in Finding Nemo (2003, voice), Munich (2005), and The Book Thief (2013). He won an Emmy for The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004) and a Tony for Exit the King (2009). His career spans over five decades in film, television, and stage.

Awards and Nominations

• Academy Award for Best Actor (Shine, 1997)
• Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie (The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, 2005)
• Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play (Exit the King, 2009)
• Three BAFTA Film Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, four Screen Actors Guild Awards
• Multiple nominations including three additional Oscars, various Golden Globes, and BAFTAs

Social Media

Geoffrey Rush does not have social media accounts.

Personal Life

Geoffrey Rush is 74 years old and his height is 1.82 m. He is married to actress Jane Menelaus since November 20, 1988, after meeting through theater work. They have two children: a daughter, Angelica Rush (born 1992), and a son, James Rush (born 1995). No past relationships are publicly known. He keeps his family life private, residing in Australia and focusing on personal interests like piano playing.

Net Worth

Geoffrey Rush‘s net worth is estimated at $30 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting in major films and franchises like Pirates of the Caribbean (including residuals from blockbusters); acclaimed performances in Oscar-nominated and award-winning projects such as Shine, The King’s Speech, and Quills; theater productions and Tony-winning stage work; voice roles in animated films; television miniseries like The Life and Death of Peter Sellers; and producing credits alongside long-term residuals from high-profile Hollywood and international productions.