Shakespeare in Love
In 1998, he appeared in three major films: "Les Misérables", "Elizabeth", and "Shakespeare in Love". He received his second Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for the last film. In "Les Miserables" Rush played Javert opposite Liam Neeson as Jean Valjean. In "Elizabeth", Rush portrayed Sir Francis Walsingham alongside fellow Australian Cate Blanchett as Queen Elizabeth I. He received a British Academy Film Award nomination for his performance. In "Shakespeare in Love", he played Philip Henslowe, a role Academy Award, British Academy Film Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.