Guy Pearce is an Australian actor known for his versatility and performances in film and TV. He was born on October 5, 1967, in England. He moved to Australia as a child and began his acting career in the late 1980s. He first became known for his role in the Australian TV show Neighbours (1986–1989), which helped him establish himself in the industry. Pearce made his film debut with the film Heaven Tonight in 1989.
Pearce got his breakthrough in Hollywood by playing Leonard Shelby in Christopher Nolan’s Memento (2000). He is known for his work in films like L.A. Confidential (1997), The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), The Proposition (2005), The Road (2009), The King’s Speech (2010), and Iron Man 3 (2013). He has also worked in TV shows like Neighbours (1986–1989, 2022–2024), Snowy River: The McGregor Saga (1994–1996), Jack Irish (2016-2021), The Innocents (2018), The Clearing (2024), etc. Pearce has received many awards over the years. Let’s take a look at the list of awards and nominations received by Guy Pearce.
What awards has Guy Pearce won?
Guy Pearce has won many awards over the years. In 2010, he won a Screen Actors Guild Award for the film The King’s Speech. In 2011, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for his work in the show Mildred Pierce. Recently, he won the AACTA International Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film The Brutalist in 2025.
| Year | Award | Category | Work |
| 2001 | San Diego Film Critics Society | Best Actor | Memento |
| 2009 | Gotham Awards | Best Ensemble Performance | The Hurt Locker |
| 2010 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture | The King's Speech |
| 2011 | Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | Mildred Pierce |
| 2025 | AACTA International Awards | Best Supporting Actor | The Brutalist |
Guy Pearce’s nominations
Guy Pearce has received an Oscar nomination, a BAFTA nomination, 2 Emmy Awards, 2 Golden Globe Awards, 3 Screen Actors Guild Awards, and 5 AACTA Awards. Recently, during the 2025 awards season, he received nominations from major awards, including the Oscars, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes, for his role in The Brutalist.
In an interview with The Guardian, Guy Pearce talked about his 1st Oscar nomination and said, “I’ve been nominated for a few of these awards, and I haven’t won any! I’m not gonna win! Kieran [Culkin] will win, again.” When he was asked if he had a speech ready in case he won, he replied, “I’ve had one I’ve thought about for the last three months now — haven’t used it once! Nah, I’ll just forget it.”
| Year | Award | Category | Work |
| 1997 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture | L.A. Confidential |
| 2001 | Saturn Awards | Best Actor | Memento |
| 2001 | Boston Society of Film Critics | Best Actor | Memento |
| 2005 | Australian Film Institute Awards | Best Lead Actor | The Proposition |
| 2008 | Australian Film Institute Awards | Best Lead Actor | Death Defying Acts |
| 2009 | Australian Film Institute Awards | International Award for Best Actor | Bedtime Stories |
| 2010 | Australian Film Institute Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Animal Kingdom |
| 2010 | British Independent Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | The King's Speech |
| 2011 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie | Mildred Pierce |
| 2012 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Television | Mildred Pierce |
| 2013 | AACTA Awards | Best Lead Actor | 33 Postcards |
| 2015 | AACTA Awards | Best Lead Actor | The Rover |
| 2021 | AACTA Awards | Best Lead Actor in a Drama | Jack Irish |
| 2024 | AACTA Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Drama | The Clearing |
| 2024 | Gotham Awards | Outstanding Supporting Performance | The Brutalist |
| 2024 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series | Neighbours |
| 2025 | AACTA Awards | Best Lead Actor in Film | The Convert |
| 2025 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | The Brutalist |
| 2025 | BAFTA Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | The Brutalist |
| 2025 | Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor | The Brutalist |
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FAQs about Guy Pearce
A. Guy Pearce is an English-born Australian actor.
A. Yes, Guy Pearce has a son named Monte Pearce.
A. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Guy Pearce has a net worth of $25 million.
