Jonathan Rhys Meyers Arrested

About Jonathan Rhys-Meyers

Jonathan Rhys-Meyers was born Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keefe on July 27, 1977 in Dublin, Ireland. This 30 year old actor is probably best known for the following films:

• Bend it Like Beckham (2002) – Rhys-Meyers played the character Joe, opposite Parminder Nagra (Neela on T.V.'s E.R.) and Keira Knightly.
• Vanity Fair (2004) – This film's cast included Reese Witherspoon and Gabriel Byrne. Rhys-Meyers played the role of George Osborne.
• Alexander (2004) – Jonathan Rhys-Meyers played the role of Cassandar in this Oliver Stone directed film that included an all-star cast of, among others, Anthony Hopkins, Angelina Jolie and Val Kilmer.
• Mission: Impossible III (2006) – Played the role of Declan, opposite Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames and Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
• August Rush (2007) – This film is set to be released on November 21, 2007 and stars Keri Russell, Robin Williams and Freddie Highmore.

The Arrest

Rhys-Meyers entered a Dublin airport, apparently on his way to London. The actor then began acting "erratically" and was warned by airport police to tone down his behavior. Not taking heed of the warning, the actor then launched into a booze-filled tirade directed at a female British Midlands airline employee and airport police called in the Irish National Police force, Garda Siochana. Rhys-Meyers was then arrested and released on bail.

A History of Drinking

Jonathan Rhys-Meyers is no stranger to the drink. In April 2007, he checked himself into a rehab facility for alcohol addiction, only to check himself out two weeks later. Given his recent arrest, maybe he should consider completing his treatment.