Jude Law turns 51: 30 images of the Hollywood star (30 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Actor Jude Law, best known for his roles in "The Talented Mr. Ripley," "Sherlock Holmes," the "Fantastic Beasts" series and more, is turning 51 on Friday. Here's a look back at his career through the years.

Left to right, Jude Law, director Steven Spielberg and Paul Newman attend the premiere of their film "Road to Perdition" in New York City on July 9, 2002. Law portrayed an evil assassin, who attempts to kill Tom Hanks' character, a hitman for the mob. Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI

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Law poses for photographers at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on January 25, 2004. Law divorced from his first wife, actress Sadie Fox after six years of marriage in 2004. The pair share three children together. Photo by James Ruymen/UPI

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Law (L) and Gwyneth Paltrow arrive for the premiere of "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow" in London on September 27 2004. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI

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Law (L) and his former girlfriend, Sienna Miller, arrive at the premiere of "Alfie" in London on October 14 2004. Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI

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