Jude Law

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Characters played by Jude Law

Yon-Rogg — Captain Marvel (2019)

Kree commander and mentor to Vers, who suppresses her true identity and kills Mar-Vell.

Vortigern — King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)

Tyrannical usurper king who seizes power and oppresses the people of Britannia.

Pitch — Rise of the Guardians (2012)

Antagonist who plagues children with nightmares, kidnaps Tooth's fairies, steals teeth to weaken belief, and destroys Easter eggs. He attempts to corrupt Jack but is ultimately defeated when the children's dreams turn his Nightmares against him.

Jod Na Nawood — Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024)

Force-sensitive pirate in the New Republic era

Dr. John Watson — Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Loyal army doctor and biographer who partners with Holmes, providing practicality and combat skills.

Gigolo Joe — A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)

Gigolo Joe is a fugitive prostitute mecha whom David meets after escaping the Flesh Fair. Framed for murder, he guides David and Teddy to Rouge City and helps them pursue information about the Blue Fairy before authorities capture him.

Vassili Zaitsev — Enemy at the Gates (2001)

Vassili Zaitsev is a replacement Red Army soldier who becomes an exceptional sniper during the Battle of Stalingrad. After killing several German soldiers, he is promoted through heroic propaganda and targeted by Major König. He befriends Commisar Danilov, falls in love with Tania Chernova, and ultimately kills Major König.

Dr. John Watson — Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)

Former army surgeon and Holmes's steadfast partner, providing medical expertise, practical grounding, and unwavering loyalty.

Graham Simpkins — The Holiday (2006)

Iris's brother who visits the English countryside drunk and spends a night with Amanda. He is a widowed father of two who compartmentalizes his personal life to manage his responsibilities, but eventually falls in love with Amanda and agrees to a long-distance relationship.

Jerome Eugene Morrow — Gattaca (1997)

Jerome Eugene Morrow is a former swimming champion whose paralysis leaves him unable to use his genetically superior identity in ordinary life. Vincent Freeman borrows his blood, urine, skin, hair, and genetic profile to enter Gattaca. Jerome later supports Vincent with stored samples before sacrificing himself in an incinerator.

Dr. Friedrich Ritter — Eden (2025)

Dr. Friedrich Ritter is a German doctor and ideological exile who settles on Floreana with Dore. He writes a manifesto and initially rejects bourgeois values, but gradually becomes violent, helps kill Eloise, frames Heinz for the disappearances, and later dies after eating a meal prepared by Dore.

Albus Dumbledore — Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)

Wise Hogwarts headmaster and mentor to Harry, master strategist against dark forces.

Career Overview

Jude Law has 124 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Wizarding World with 2 titles. Signature works include Captain Marvel, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
124
Birth Date
1972-12-29
Birth Place
Lewisham, London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q160432), public domain (CC0).