10 Surprising Eddie Redmayne Fact

Eddie Redmayne has a degree in Art History from Trinity College, Cambridge.

Eddie Redmayne was a member of the University of Cambridge's Footlights comedy troupe.

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Redmayne's first professional acting role was in the West End production of "Edward II" in 2005.

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Eddie Redmayne is a trained singer and dancer, and has performed in stage.

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Redmayne suffers from a form of cystic fibrosis called bronchiectasis.

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Eddie Redmayne is an avid supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

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Redmayne is married to Hannah Bagshawe, a publicist, and the couple has two children.

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In 2018, he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to drama.

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Redmayne is the first actor to win an Academy Award for playing a transgender character.

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Eddie Redmayne is a keen cyclist and often participates in charity bike rides.

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