Richard Harris

Acting

Born October 1, 1930 · Limerick City, Munster, Ireland

Died October 25, 2002

Also known as Richard St. John Harris

Biography

Richard St John Francis Harris was an Irish actor and singer. Having studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he rose to prominence as an icon of the British New Wave. He received numerous accolades including the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor, a Grammy Award, and a Golden Globe. In 2020 he was listed at number 3 on The Irish Times's list of Ireland's greatest film actors.

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Awards & recognition

British Independent Film Award – The Richard Harris Award · 2002
European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award · 2000
Grammy Award — Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording · 1973
Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy · 1967
Cannes Film Festival Award — Best Actor · 1963

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Golden Globe Awards
Sovereign Military Order of Malta
British Independent Film Award — Best Performance by an Actor in a British Independent Film · 2002 · nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture · 2001 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actor · 1991 · nominated
Laurence Olivier Award — Best Actor · 1991 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama · 1990 · nominated
Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actor · 1982 · nominated
Laurence Olivier Award — Best New Comedy · 1979 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording · 1973 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Male Pop Vocal Performance · 1968 · nominated
Grammy Award — Album of the Year · 1968 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy · 1967 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Actor · 1964 · nominated