For several years I did have the Chancer label around my neck, but it's never really worried me.
I don't think you necessarily identify and believe in the motifs of the character, but you have to want to play it and want to commit to the lines.
I just like to keep challenging myself, keep it varied. It's a craft, and I'm constantly trying to learn and get better at it.
I love to mix it up. I love to keep doing different things.
I think I am more attracted to characters with a subtext, whatever that is and they don't necessarily have to be virtuous, but they have to at least be human.
I'm not the kind of actor who goes into exhaustive research for each role.
One of the things I'm most proud of about my career is the fact I've managed to keep options open.
Parenthood and family come first for me, and when I'm not working I'm cool with the Teletubbies.
The sexiest part of the body is the eyes. That's what I believe.
You go back to those films of the '40s and '50s and hear the dialogue, the way the people played off each other, the wordplay. I think we've really lost that in movies.
In a 2005 poll, Clive was voted the top choice to play James Bond in "Casino Royale" (2006).
Clive was raised by his mother and stepfather.
Clive was accepted into the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1984. After he graduated, he joined the Young Vic Theatre.
Clive is 6'2 1/2" tall.
In 2004, Clive won the TFCA Award for Best Supporting Performance, Male for: Closer (2004/I).
In 2002, Clive was nominated for the PFCS Award for Best Acting Ensemble for: Gosford Park (2001).
In 2005, Clive was nominated for the OFCS Award for Best Supporting Actor for: Closer (2004/I).
In 2004, Clive won the NBR Award for Best Acting by an Ensemble for: Closer (2004/I). It was shared with: Jude Law, Natalie Portman, and Julia Roberts.
In 2002, Clive won the Golden Satellite Awards Special Achievement Award for Outstanding Motion Picture Ensemble for: Gosford Park (2001). It was shared with: Eileen Atkin, Bob Balaban, Alan Bates, Charles Dance, Stephen Fry, Michael Gambon, Richard E. Grant, Tom Hollander, Derek Jacobi, Kelly Macdonald, Helen Mirren, Jeremy Northam, Ryan Phillippe, Kristin Scott Thomas, Maggie Smith, Geraldine Somerville, Sophie Thompson, Emily Watson, and James Wilby.
In 2005, Clive won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for: Closer (2004/I).
In 2002, Clive won the BFCA Award for Best Acting Ensemble for: Gosford Park (2001). It was shared with: Eileen Atkins, Bob Balaban, Alan Bates, Charles Dance, Stephen Fry, Michael Gambon, Richard E. Grant, Tom Hollander, Derek Jacobi, Kelly Macdonald, Helen Mirren, Jeremy Northam, Ryan Phillippe, Kristin Scott Thomas, Maggie Smith, Geraldine Somerville, Sophie Thompson, Emily Watson, and James Wilby.
In 2005, Clive was nominated for the BFCA Award for Best Acting Ensemble for: Closer (2004/I). It was shared with: Jude Law, Natalie Portman, and Julia Roberts.
In 2005, Clive won the BAFTA Film Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for: Closer (2004/I).
Clive appeared in a Masterpiece Theater presentation of Precious Bane. He starred with Janet McTeer, as her brother, Gideon.
Clive is an avid supporter of Liverpool Football Club.
Clive met his wife at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art while doing Romeo and Juliet. Sarah-Jane was the Juliet to his Romeo.
Clive turned down the role as "The Driver" for BMW twice. He was sent a copy of the script for the first ad, read it and was impressed by its presentation. He immediately accepted the role, jumped on a plane to LA, and was whisked away to the set of the first ad as soon as he landed.
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