Clive Owen is a Briish actor. He started on television before getting international notice for his performance as a struggling writer in Croupier (1998). In 2005, Owen won awards for his appearance in the drama Closer (2004). He has since played roles in films such as King Arthur (2004), Sin City (2005), Children of Men (2006), Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) and The International (2009).