Ralph Fiennes - Actor, Director
Age: 63
Country: United Kingdom Occupations:
Actor, Director
Ralph Fiennes is a highly respected English actor, director, and producer, known for his versatility in both theater—particularly Shakespearean roles—and a wide range of films.
Key Career Highlights:
Breakthrough Roles: He gained international recognition and an Academy Award nomination for his chilling portrayal of the Nazi commandant Amon Göth in Schindler's List (1993). He received another Oscar nomination for his leading role in The English Patient (1996).
Major Franchises: He is widely known to general audiences for playing the dark wizard Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter film series (2005–2011) and for taking over the role of M (Gareth Mallory) in the James Bond films, beginning with Skyfall (2012).
Other Notable Films: His extensive filmography includes roles in diverse genres, such as the critically acclaimed performances in The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), In Bruges (2008), The Constant Gardener (2005), and most recently, The Menu (2022).
Theater: He is an accomplished stage actor, having won a Tony Award for playing Hamlet on Broadway in 1995.
Directing: He has also moved behind the camera, directing and starring in a modern-day film adaptation of Shakespeare's Coriolanus (2011).
Fiennes is celebrated for his sophisticated presence and his ability to embody complex characters, ranging from menacing villains to sensitive dramatic leads, earning him numerous accolades including a BAFTA Award and a Tony Award.
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