Actor played gay artist in shape of water

He dropped by our PMC studios to talk about his journey in this business — a long-gestating career that I suspect is one with which many performers will identify. Rightly amassing countless Best Supporting Actor nominations (including an Oscar nod) for his elegant, eloquent performance as a s gay man in Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape Of Water, Richard Jenkins is brilliant as an artist named Giles – a neighbour and best friend to Sally Hawkins’ mute Elisa.

By Pete Hammond. Watch on Deadline. In The Shape of Water, Jenkins plays a closeted commercial artist named Giles who is friends and next-door neighbors with the film’s mute protagonist Elisa (Sally Hawkins). The Shape of Water is a period romantic dark fantasy film [6] directed and produced by Guillermo del Toro, who co-wrote the screenplay with Vanessa Taylor.

The Shape of Water () - Cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Jenkins also charts his path to success in a business he knew he wanted to be in since he was a kid and recounts those many years riding the train from Illinois to play bit roles in New York-based TV shows and films.

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In our conversation, we talk about how he actually does love going to the Academy Awards and describes the unique thrill of being nominated for a lead role as Best Actor for the extraordinary, and still timely, film The Visitor exactly 10 years ago.

So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong. Powered by WordPress. Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored. All Rights Reserved. At 36 years old he got his big break when a major show business manager signed him, eventually leading to a significant part in The Witches of Eastwick and finally securing an agent.

By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. As Giles, Richard Jenkins exudes a great deal of warmth playing a closeted '60s-era gay man longing for a romantic connection in Guillermo del Toro's timely cautionary tale "The Shape of Water." But cordiality comes natural to the "Six Feet Under" alum, who unforgettably portrayed the Fishers.