Age: 63
male
Ralph Nathaniel Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes (born 22 December 1962) is an British-American actor, film producer, and director. He has received various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for three Academy Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Born in Ipswich, Suffolk, Fiennes was trained at and graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1985. A Shakespeare interpreter, he excelled onstage at the Royal National Theatre before succeeding at the Royal Shakespeare Company. In 1995, Fiennes made his Broadway debut playing Prince Hamlet in the revival of the William Shakespeare play Hamlet, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. He was later Tony-nominated for his role as a travelling faith healer in the Brian Friel play Faith Healer (2006). Fiennes made his film debut playing Heathcliff in Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights (1992). He has earned three Academy Award nominations for his performances in the films Schindler's List (1993), The English Patient (1996), and Conclave (2024). He has also acted in Quiz Show (1994), Maid in Manhattan (2002), The Constant Gardener (2005), In Bruges (2008), The Reader (2008), The Duchess (2008), The Hurt Locker (2009), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), A Bigger Splash (2015), Hail, Caesar! (2016), and The Menu (2022). Fiennes gained wider recognition for playing Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter film series (2005–2011) and Gareth Mallory / M in the James Bond films (2012–2021); and has voiced roles in the animated films The Prince of Egypt (1998), Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005), Kubo and the Two Strings (2016), and The Lego Batman Movie (2017). He directed and starred in the films Coriolanus (2011) and The Invisible Woman (2013). Aside from acting, Fiennes has been an ambassador for UNICEF UK since 1999.
Ralph Fiennes
Alan Rickman
for Alan Rickman in Natasha: A Life in the Spotlight
Suggested by kamsismith
"Natasha: A Life in the Spotlight" is a captivating biographical drama that presents the incredible journey of Natasha Richardson, a brilliant actress whose talent, elegance, and charm have made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry. This movie delivers an intimate and profound portrayal of a woman who was as mesmerizing offstage as she was on it, from her early days growing up in a world-renowned theatrical family to her unfortunate and untimely death. The film commences with a young Natasha, born into the illustrious Redgrave family, discovering her passion for acting on London's West End stages. We follow her rise to fame in British theatre, earning critical acclaim for her performances in classical plays and modern dramas. Her magnetic presence on stage and screen soon takes her to the peak of international stardom. At the core of the story is Natasha's whirlwind romance with fellow actor Liam Neeson. This heartfelt love story, portrayed with depth and sensitivity, becomes the emotional anchor of the film. Together, they navigate the challenges of balancing their careers and parenthood, creating a loving family despite the demands of the spotlight.
