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Paul Scofield

Acting

Born January 21, 1922 · Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, England, UK

Died March 19, 2008

Biography

David Paul Scofield was an English actor. During a six-decade career, Scofield achieved the Triple Crown of Acting, winning an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award for his work. Completing the feat in just seven years, no actor has achieved the Triple Crown faster than Scofield. He is celebrated for his reputation as one of the greatest Shakespearean performers. He declined the honour of a knighthood on three separate occasions, but was appointed CBE in 1956 and became a CH in 2001.

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Awards & recognition

  • BAFTA AwardBest Actor in a Supporting Role · 1997
  • Primetime Emmy AwardOutstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie · 1969
  • Academy AwardBest Actor · 1967
  • BAFTA AwardBest Actor in a Leading Role · 1967
  • Golden Globe AwardBest Actor – Motion Picture Drama · 1967
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  • Tony AwardBest Actor in a Play · 1962
  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire
  • Critics' Circle AwardDistinguished Service to the Arts
  • Sam Wanamaker Award
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actor · 1995 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Actor · 1967 · nominated

Filmography18 titles