He has since played leading roles in films such as Sin City (2005), Inside Man (2006), Children of Men (2006), and The International (2009). Raised by his mother and stepfather, a railway ticket clerk, he has described his childhood as “rough.” While initially opposed to drama school, he changed his mind in 1984, after a long and fruitless period of searching for work. After graduation, he won a position at the Young Vic, performing in several Shakespearean plays. in Croupier, he played the title role of a struggling writer who takes a job in a London casino as inspiration for his work, only to get caught up in a robbery scheme. He played “Dan” in the play, but was “Larry” the dermatologist in the film version. His portrayal of Larry in the film version earned him a lot of recognition and acclaim as well as the Golden Globe and BAFTA award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. in 2006, Owen spoofed the Bond connection by making an appearance in the remake of The Pink Panther in which he plays a character named “Nigel Boswell, Agent 006″ (when he introduces himself to Inspector Clouseau, he quips that Owen’s character is “one short of the big time”).
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