BAFTA award winner and two-time Oscar nominee, actor Jude Law was honored with the 2798th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, December 12, as reported by the official website of the Walk.
Law's star is located next to the El Capitan Theatre and across the street from the world-famous Chinese Theatre, the press release added.
The category in which Law received his star is "Motion Pictures." "Jude Law's incredible talent and dedication to his craft have captivated audiences worldwide," stated Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, adding, "We are thrilled to honor his remarkable career with this well-deserved star."
The producers of the Walk of Fame noted Law's collaborations with renowned directors: Anthony Minghella in "The Talented Mr. Ripley" (1999) and "Cold Mountain" (2003), Martin Scorsese in "The Aviator" (2004) and "Hugo" (2011), as well as with Steven Soderbergh in "Contagion" (2011) and "Side Effects" (2013).
Billions of dollars have been generated by films featuring Jude Law, such as "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" (2001), "The Grand Budapest Hotel" (2014), and the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise—he played Albus Dumbledore in "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (2016) and its sequels. Another successful role for Law was that of Dr. Watson in Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes" film series.
Jude Law is a British stage and Hollywood film actor. Born in 1972 in London to a family of teachers, he began participating in theatrical productions at the age of six. He has portrayed Hamlet, Dr. Faustus, and Henry V on stage.