14 Interesting Facts About Clive Owen

1. #001

   Clive Owen took the role of King Arthur (2004) after Russell Crowe, Mel Gibson and Hugh Jackman turned it down, and after producer Jerry Bruckheimer vetoed director Antoine Fuqua's choice of the then little-known Daniel Craig because Bruckheimer believed Owen would be the next James Bond.

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2. #003

   Owen says he "fell over laughing" when his Beyond Borders (2003) co-star Angelina Jolie told him he looked sexy.

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3. #004

   In a 2005 poll, Owen was voted the best choice to play James Bond in Casino Royale (2006), but he received fewer votes than Pierce Brosnan, who went on to continue in the role.

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4. #006

   Owen twice turned down the role of the BMW Driver. He was sent a copy of the first commercial's script, read it and was impressed by its presentation. He accepted the role immediately, jumped on a plane to Los Angeles and was taken to the set of the first commercial as soon as he landed.

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5. #007

   Owen played the character Dan in the original theatre production of "Closer." In the film version he played Larry, the other prominent male character, while Dan was played by Jude Law.

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6. #009

   In 2006, GQ magazine named Owen "Best dressed male."

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7. #013

   Owen supports Liverpool Football Club.

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8. #014

   Two of Owen's brothers, Alan and Lee, became musicians and released a single titled "Heartbeat."

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9. #015

   In January 2007, Owen signed on as the face of Lancome's new anti-ageing cream for men. He was also chosen as the new spokesman for the cosmetics firm's new Hypnose Homme fragrance. The print advertisements led to complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority over the heavy airbrushing used to make him look younger.

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10. #016

    In November 2006, Owen became a patron of the Electric Palace Cinema in Harwich, England, and called for funds to repair the deteriorating elements of the fabric of the building.

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11. #017

    Owen was ranked 25th on Empire Magazine's list of the 100 Sexiest Stars (2007).

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12. #018

    Owen ranked 5th in Elle (France) Magazine's "15 Sexiest Men" poll (June 2007).

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13. #021

    Clive Owen was invited to join AMPAS in 2005.

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14. #023

    Clive Owen is mentioned in the song "Risen Within," performed by MC Homicide together with PAZ.

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