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Cary Elwes

Actor

Cary Elwes

  • Born: 26 October 1962, Westminster, London, England
  • Estimated net worth: $8 million

Cary Elwes is an English actor known for his roles in iconic films such as 'The Princess Bride' and 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights.' With a career spanning over three decades, he has established a reputation for his charming performances and distinctive voice…

About Cary Elwes

Cary Elwes is an English actor known for his roles in iconic films such as 'The Princess Bride' and 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights.' With a career spanning over three decades, he has established a reputation for his charming performances and distinctive voice. Elwes often appears in fantasy and adventure genres, making him a beloved figure among fans of classic cinema.

Born
26 October 1962, Westminster, London, England
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Spouses
Lisa Marie Kurbikoff (2000-present)
Children
2 children, including a son named Benjamin and a daughter named Darby
Parents
Dominique Elwes, Theodore Elwes
Estimated net worth
$8 million

Fun facts about Cary Elwes

  • Cary Elwes performed his own stunts in 'The Princess Bride,' including the famous sword fight scene.
  • He has a strong passion for art and has been involved in painting and sculpting throughout his life.

Famous Cary Elwes quotes

“As you wish.”
The Princess Bride, 1987
“We're men, we're men in tights.”
Robin Hood: Men in Tights, 1993
“Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”
The Princess Bride, 1987

Cary Elwes filmography

Cast (148)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026M.I.A. TVTim Kincaid8.4
2026Kevin TVMichael (voice)5.4
2026Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! TVSelf - Actor7.8
2026Dead Man's Wire MovieMichael Grable6.5
2025Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies MovieSelf (archive footage)
2025The Gettysburg Address MovieJohn P. Jones (voice)
2025Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning MovieDenlinger7.2
2024Knuckles TV'Pistol' Pete Whipple7.3
2024Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver MovieThe King6.0
2024The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare MovieBrigadier Gubbins 'M'7.0
Show 138 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2023Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire MovieThe King6.2
2023Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One MovieDenlinger7.5
2023Sweetwater MovieNed Irish6.9
2023BlackBerry MovieCarl Yankowski7.2
2023Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre MovieNathan6.5
2022The Hyperions MovieProfessor Ruckus Mandulbaum4.7
2021Last Train to Christmas MovieRoger Towers5.6
2021A Castle for Christmas MovieMyles6.0
2021Burning at Both Ends MovieJacques5.8
2021Best Sellers MovieHalpren Nolan6.4
2021The Unholy MovieBishop Gyles6.5
2020The Golden Hour: Making of Days of Thunder MovieSelf6.2
2020A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion MovieWestley6.3
2020Home Movie: The Princess Bride TVPrince Humperdinck7.7
2020The Happy Days of Garry Marshall MovieSelf8.0
2019Black Christmas MovieProfessor Gelson4.5
2019The Kelly Clarkson Show TVSelf6.2
2019Why Not Choose Love: A Mary Pickford Manifesto MovieD.W. Griffith
2018Ghost Light MovieAlex Pankhurst6.3
2018Billionaire Boys Club MovieAndy Warhol5.7
2018Andre the Giant MovieSelf7.3
2017And the Winner Isn't MovieSelf6.2
2017Don't Sleep MovieDr. Richard Sommers5.4
2017We Don't Belong Here MovieFrank Harper5.5
2017The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel TVGavin Hawk8.1
2016Sugar Mountain MovieJim Huxley5.6
2016The Queen of Spain MovieGary Jones5.2
2016Elephant Kingdom MovieRock (voice)
2016Stranger Things TVMayor Larry Kline8.5
2016Indiscretion MovieJake Simon4.4
2016Being Charlie MovieDavid Mills6.1
2016Lost & Found MovieJohn Broman5.4
2015The Art of More TVArthur Davenport6.8
2015Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw MovieSelf7.2
2015Life in Pieces TVProfessor Sinclair Wilde7.2
2015H8RZ MoviePrincipal Donato5.1
2015A Haunting in Cawdor MovieLawrence O'Neill4.4
2015The Adventures of Puss in Boots TVGuy Fox (voice)7.1
2014Teen Lust MovieJohn4.7
2014In Security MovieJoshua5.0
2014A Bit of Bad Luck MovieBrooks4.2
2014Behaving Badly MovieJoseph Stevens5.3
2014Reach Me MovieKersey5.2
2014Cosmos TVEdmond Halley / Robert Hooke (voice)8.5
2013Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox MovieAquaman (voice)7.9
2013Anna Nicole MovieE. Pierce Marshall5.2
2013She Loves Me Not MovieBrady Olinson3.9
2013Horizon MovieMax Hartman2.8
2013The Story of Luke MoviePaul6.8
2013Hansel and Gretel Get Baked MovieThe Meter Man5.2
2012True Love: The Princess Bride Phenomenon MovieUnknown character8.0
2012The Citizen MovieMiller6.5
2012The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure MovieBobby Wobbly2.3
2012Perception TVBritish Intelligence Officer7.2
2012Camilla Dickinson MovieRafferty Dickinson2.0
2011New Year's Eve MovieStan's Doctor5.9
2011Hellgate MovieJeff Mathews4.8
2011The Adventures of Tintin MoviePilot (voice)6.9
2011Workaholics TVFox7.4
2011No Strings Attached MovieDr. Stephen Metzner6.3
2011Little Murder MovieBarry Fitzgerald5.1
2010Saw 3D MovieDr. Gordon6.0
2010Psych:9 MovieDr. Clement4.7
2010Flying Lessons MovieSteven Jennings5.6
2010As Good As Dead MovieEthan5.1
2009A Christmas Carol MoviePortly Gentleman / Dick Wilkins / Fiddler / Business Man (voice)6.9
2009Celebrity Ghost Stories TVSelf7.3
2008The Alphabet Killer MovieCapt. Kenneth Shine5.1
2007The Blood Is the Life: The Making of 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' MovieSelf (archive footage)8.0
2007Walk the Talk MovieErik5.2
2007Georgia Rule MovieArnold6.0
2006Factory Girl MovieSam Green (uncredited)6.0
2006Rachael Ray TVUnknown character5.1
2006Psych TVDespereaux7.9
2006Psych TVPierre Despereaux7.9
2006Pucked MovieNorman4.1
2006Haskett's Chance MovieMark Haskett / Chris Dalness
2005Pope John Paul II TVYoung Karol Wojtyla6.5
2005Full Disclosure Report MovieDr. Lawrence Gordon4.0
2005Hacking Away at 'Saw' MovieSelf6.0
2005Edison MovieReigert5.3
2005Neo Ned MovieDr. Magnuson6.2
2004Saw MovieLawrence Gordon7.4
2004The Riverman MovieTed Bundy5.4
2004Ella Enchanted MovieEdgar6.5
2004American Crime MovieAlbert Bodine3.7
2002Comic Book Villains MovieCarter5.2
2002It Ain't As Easy As It Looks... (...a.k.a. the Making of 'The Cat's Meow') MovieSelf
2002Wish You Were Dead MovieMac "Macbeth" Wilson5.0
2002The Cat's Meow MovieThomas Ince5.8
2001Uprising MovieDr. Fritz Hippler6.5
2001Uprising TVDr. Fritz Hippler5.5
2001As You Wish: The Story of 'The Princess Bride' MovieSelf7.6
2000Shadow of the Vampire MovieFritz Arno Wagner6.7
2000Race Against Time MovieBurke5.2
1999Cradle Will Rock MovieJohn Houseman6.5
1999Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TVSidney Truex8.0
1999Family Guy TVMr. Henderson (voice)7.4
1999Family Guy TVNigel / Guard #1 (voice)7.4
1999Family Guy TVChris Martin (voice)7.4
1999Family Guy TVCharles Dickens (voice)7.4
1999Family Guy TVWatson (voice)7.4
1999Family Guy TVCyrano de Bergerac (voice)7.4
1999Family Guy TVEdison's Assistant (voice)7.4
1999Batman Beyond TVPaxton Powers (voice)8.2
1998Quest for Camelot MovieGarrett (voice)6.8
1998From the Earth to the Moon TVMichael Collins8.1
1998The Pentagon Wars MovieColonel James Burton6.9
1997Kiss the Girls MovieDet. Nick Ruskin6.5
1997Liar Liar MovieJerry6.7
1997The Informant MovieLt. David Ferris6.6
1996Twister MovieJonas6.6
1995The Outer Limits TVDr. John 'Jack' Percy Vilmorin York7.7
1994The Jungle Book MovieCaptain William Boone6.0
1994The Chase MovieSteve Horsegroovy5.8
1993The X-Files TVBrad Follmer8.4
1993Robin Hood: Men in Tights MovieRobin Hood6.6
1993'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' - The Legend Had It Coming MovieSelf6.4
1993The Crush MovieNick Eliot6.7
1992Bram Stoker's Dracula MovieLord Arthur Holmwood7.4
1992Leather Jackets MovieDobbs4.9
1991Hot Shots! MovieKent Gregory6.6
1990Days of Thunder MovieRuss Wheeler6.4
1989Glory MovieMaj. Cabot Forbes7.5
1989Seinfeld TVDavid Lukner8.3
1989Never on Tuesday MovieTow Truck Driver (uncredited)3.9
1987The Princess Bride MovieWestley7.7
1987Maschenka MovieGanin9.0
1986Lady Jane MovieGuilford Dudley6.9
1985The Bride MovieJosef5.4
1984Oxford Blues MovieLionel5.5
1984Another Country MovieJames Harcourt6.4
1979Yesterday's Hero MovieDisco Dancer4.8
TBAWonder Woman TVHenry Detmer4.8
TBAVery Young Frankenstein TVUnknown character
TBAButterfly in the Typewriter MovieKingsley Amis
TBAThe Panic MovieCharles Barney
TBAThe American Spring MovieUnknown character

Crew (6)

YearTitleRoleRating
2021Burning at Both Ends MovieExecutive Producer · Production5.8
2016Elvis & Nixon MovieScreenplay · Writing6.0
2016Elvis & Nixon MovieProducer · Production6.0
2015Game Changer: The Legacy of Saw MovieThanks · Crew7.2
2002Comic Book Villains MovieCo-Producer · Production5.2
Show 1 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
1992Leather Jackets MovieAssociate Producer · Production4.9

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Questions about Cary Elwes

What are Cary Elwes' most successful films?

Cary Elwes is best known for his roles in 'The Princess Bride,' 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights,' and 'Saw.' These films have garnered him significant recognition and a dedicated fan base.

Has Cary Elwes won any major awards?

Cary Elwes has not won an Academy Award, but he has received several nominations and awards throughout his career, including the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Saw.'

What was Cary Elwes' first film?

Cary Elwes made his film debut in 'The Princess Bride' in 1987, which became a cult classic and launched his acting career.

What is Cary Elwes' estimated net worth?

Cary Elwes' estimated net worth is approximately $8 million, reflecting his successful career in film and television.

How many children does Cary Elwes have?

Cary Elwes has two children with his wife, Lisa Marie Kurbikoff. Their son is named Benjamin, and their daughter is named Darby.

What genres does Cary Elwes typically act in?

Cary Elwes is known for his work in fantasy, adventure, and horror films. He has a particular affinity for roles that combine humor and charm.

Has Cary Elwes worked in television?

Yes, Cary Elwes has appeared in various television shows, including 'The Art of More' and guest roles on series such as 'Psych' and 'The X-Files.'

What is Cary Elwes' most iconic role?

Cary Elwes' most iconic role is widely considered to be Westley in 'The Princess Bride.' His performance in this film has become legendary among fans.