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Albert Finney Biography

Birth Place:
Salford, Lancashire, England
Profession
Actor, director, writer

Fast Facts

  • Both his father and his grandfather were successful bookies
  • Twice failed his finals at Salford Grammar School, prompting the headmaster to suggest he apply to RADA
  • Attended RADA with Alan Bates, Peter O'Toole and Brian Bedford
  • Chosen to play the title role in Lawrence of Arabia but turned it down because it would mean signing a long-term contract; recommended O'Toole for the role, and went on to star in Tom Jones instead
  • Sang in two of his films: Scrooge (1970) and Annie (1982)

Awards

  • 2008Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2004Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2004BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2003Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
  • 2002Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2002Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: winner
  • 2001BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2001Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2000Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2000Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 2000Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
  • 1990Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special: nominated
  • 1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1984Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1984Berlin Film Festival-Silver Bear for Best Actor: winner
  • 1984Los Angeles Film Critics Association-Best Actor: winner
  • 1984Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1983Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 1983BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor: nominated
  • 1975BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor: nominated
  • 1974Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1972BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor: nominated
  • 1971Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: winner
  • 1964Golden Globe-New Star of the Year - Actor: winner
  • 1964Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
  • 1963Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 1963New York Film Critics Circle-Best Actor: winner
  • 1963Venice Film Festival-Best Actor: winner
  • 1961BAFTA Film Awards-Best British Actor: nominated
  • 1961National Board of Review-Best Actor: winner
  • 1961BAFTA Film Awards-Most Promising Newcomer to Film: winner

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