Geoffrey Roy Rush is an Australian actor best known for playing David Helfgott in the film Shine.
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Best Known For:The film Shine
Breakthrough:Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of David Helfgott in Shine in 1996
10 Quick Facts About Geoffrey Roy Rush
- Full Name: Geoffrey Roy Rush
- Nationality: Australian
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Shine
- Date of Birth: July 6, 1951
- Age: 74 years old
- Place of Birth: Toowoomba, Queensland
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jane Menelaus
- Specialization: Actor
Geoffrey Roy Rush Age
Geoffrey Roy Rush is about 75 years old as of 2026. Geoffrey Roy Rush was born in 1951.
Geoffrey Roy Rush Height
Geoffrey Roy Rush stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches. This is approximately 180 cm.
Education
He attended University of Queensland, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Arts.
- University of Queensland
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Arts
Rise to Fame
Geoffrey Roy Rush rose to prominence for his role in the film Shine.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Shine, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The King's Speech.
- Film: Shine (David Helfgott, 1996) — Oscar-winning role
- Film: Pirates of the Caribbean (Captain Hector Barbossa, 2003-2017)
- Film: The King's Speech (Lionel Logue, 2010)
Awards & Achievements
- Academy Award for Best Actor — AMPAS — 1997 — Shine
Geoffrey Roy Rush Family & Relationships
Geoffrey Roy Rush is married to Jane Menelaus. He has 2 children, Angelica Rush and James Rush.
- Father: Roy Baden Rush
- Mother: Merle Rush
- Children:
- Angelica Rush (1992)
- James Rush (1995)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Geoffrey Roy Rush
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: Australian
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 6, 1951
- Age: 74
- Birthday: July 6
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Toowoomba, Queensland
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 11 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Roy Baden Rush
- Mother: Merle Rush
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jane Menelaus
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51K - $213K (Est)
- Net Worth: $425K - $4.3M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Jane Menelaus (Spouse • Wife)
- Angelica Rush (Child)
- James Rush (Child)
