Clive Owen (born 3 October 1964) is an English actor. He won a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the drama movie "Closer" (2004). He also gained fame for his roles in "Close My Eyes" (1991), "Croupier" (1998), "Sin City" (2005), "Derailed" (2005) "Inside Man" (2006), "Children of Men" (2006), and "The International" (2009). He is best known on television for his leading role in the ITV program "Chancer" from 1990 to 1991.