Born in Dublin in 1972, Stuart Townsend began his acting career working in student films and graduating to roles in feature films in the mid-90s.
Stuart Townsend makes his directorial debut with "Battle in Seattle," based on the riots that broke out during the 1999 World Trade Organization's meeting in Seattle. Townsend, who also wrote and produced the film, became interested in making the 1999 event the centerpiece of a film back in 2002.
Stuart Townsend talks about working with his off-screen girlfriend Charlize Theron in "Head in the Clouds," bringing characters home with him, and choosing projects.
Stuart Townsend joined the cast of the movie "Chaos Theory" starring Ryan Reynolds and Emily Mortimer.
Stuart Townsend, Seth Green and Amy Smart are set to star in "The Best Man."
Gallery of photos from the movie "Chaos Theory" starring Ryan Reynolds, Stuart Townsend, Emily Mortimer, and Sarah Chalke.
Gallery of photos from the Hollywood Premiere of the Warner Independent Pictures movie "In the Valley of Elah" featuring Charlize Theron, Paul Haggis, Clint Eastwood, Josh Brolin, James Franco, Jack McLaughlin, Frances Fisher, Stuart Townsend, Diane Lane, and Wes Chatham.
Gallery of production photos from "Head in the Clouds," featuring Stuart Townsend, Penelope Cruz and Charlize Theron.
Gallery of production photos from "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen," featuring Stuart Townsend, Sean Connery, Shane West and Peta Wilson.
Stuart Townsend, Aaliyah, and Marguerite Moreau are featured in this gallery of publicity stills from Warner Bros. Pictures' "Queen of the Damned."
This twisted vampire romance stars Stuart Townsend as Lestat, Marguerite Moreau as Jesse, and Aaliyah as the Mother of all Vampires, Akasha.
Here's info on the film and its soundtrack, including a track/artist list.