Jonathan Rhys Meyers (born 27 July 1977) is an Irish actor and model.
Rhys Meyers was born Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keefe in Dublin, Ireland, the son of Geraldine Meyers and musician John O'Keefe. His stage name is derived from his mother's maiden name, Meyers.
Rhys Meyers was born with a serious heart problem and was baptised shortly after his birth, as it was feared he would not survive long enough for a traditional baptism ceremony. He spent the first few months of his life in hospital. Born in Dublin, he moved to Cork City at one year old and was raised there. He has three younger brothers named Jamie, Alan and Paul, who are all professional musicians.
When Rhys Meyers was three years old, his parents separated. His mother raised Rhys Meyers and his brother Alan, while his other two brothers went to live at their grandmother's house with their father.