| Fun Facts About Cary Elwes | - Cary's Last name is pronounced El-wez.
- Elwes having been a dramatic actor, he had never done a comedy prior to his acclaimed performance in The Princess Bride (1987).
- Cary As a student in Sarah Lawrence College in 1980, he studied acting, philosophy and history. He also studied German Expressionist Film in college. Despite his parents' wealth, Elwes supplemented his income by working his way through school.
- Cary Elwes' paternal grandfather was the famous portrait-painter Simon Elwes.
- He was raised as a Catholic. He was an altar boy at Brompton Oratory in London. His mother, father, and paternal grandfather were also Catholics.
- He played a number of villainous roles. His first role as a villain was in Leather Jackets (1992).
- Cary is an accomplished horseman.
|
|
Cary Elwes biography: 
