After an unforgettable performance in Christopher Nolan’s mystery masterpiece “Memento” (2000), Guy Pearce went on to star in major movies such as “The Count of Monte Cristo” (2002), “The Hurt Locker” (2009), “The King’s Speech” (2010), and “Prometheus” (2012). His career first took off from his role in “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” (1994), which won him the acclaim from which he starred in “L.A. Confidential” (1997) and “Rules of Engagement” (2000). On the small screen he appeared in the HBO drama “Mildred Pierce” (2011) from director Todd Haynes before starring as Ebenezer Scrooge in the dark miniseries “A Christmas Carol” (2019). Pearce is known for his Emmy Award-winning performance as Richard Ryan in the show “Mare of Easttown” (2021) as well as his performances in movies such as “The Shrouds” (2024), “The Brutalist” (2024), and “Killing Faith” (2025).