An Oscar-winning actor, Eddie Redmayne is known for his starring roles in Simon Curtis My Week with Marilyn, Tom Hoopers Les Misrables and, James Marshs The Theory of Everything. For his contribution to the performing arts, the English theater and film actor was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, in 2015. Redmayne has also been very vocal about the rights of the LGBT community and has often spoken in favor of homeless LGBT youth in the US.