Clive Owen burst into American culture in the early 2000's with the BMW ads. He played the mysterious and aloof driver who had to deal with the likes of Madonna (who didn't play herself but someone very much like her) and the late great James Brown. Mr. Owen has a commanding screen presence and you can't help but be mesmerized by his smokey green eyes. That and his thick sable hair, or his baritone voice that is so quaint and genteel English. He usually plays sympathetic roles (you even find yourself rooting for his bank robber character in "The Inside Man") and has a great mastery of his body language and facial expressions. He's had hits with Sin City and Inside Man and excellent sleepers like Children of Men. Even if the movies he stars in are less than stellar (Derailed and Shoot em' Up come to mind) he still shines and captivates the senses. Mr. Owen has superstar looks but doesn't have the ego that usually goes along with the persona. He leads a quiet family life in England when not working on films. The Hollyweird crowd could take a cue from this talented and reserved English gentleman.
