Jonathan Rhys Meyers, real name Jonathan "Johnny" O'Keeffe, (born 27 July 1977) is an Irish actor and model, best known internationally for his role in the 1998 film Velvet Goldmine. In the US, he is probably best known for his television roles as Elvis Presley in the biographical miniseries Elvis and as King Henry VIII in historical drama The Tudors.

Rhys Meyers was born Jonathan Michael Francis O'Keeffe in Dublin, Ireland, the son of Geraldine Meyers and musician John O'Keeffe. His stage name is derived from his mother's maiden name, Meyers.

Rhys Meyers was born with a serious heart problem and was baptized shortly after his birth, as it was feared he would not survive long enough for a traditional baptism ceremony. He spent the first few months of his life in the hospital. Born in Dublin, he moved to Cork City at one year old and was raised there. He has three younger brothers named Jamie, Alan and Paul, who are all professional musicians and two sisters named Sharon and Maria, who are also musicians.