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| Ralph Fiennes |
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Full Name:
Nickname:
Date of Birth:
Place of Birth:
Siblings:
- Ralph Nathaniel Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes
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Date of Birth:
- 22 December 1962
Place of Birth:
- Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Siblings:
- Oldest: Joseph, Martha, Magnus, Sophie, Jacob, Michael
The seven children born to photographer Mark Fiennes and novelist Jennifer Lash, though in
varying professions, each inherited the ability to be innovative, creative, and artistic.
The most well-known of the siblings are actors Ralph and Joseph. Their sister, Martha, is a
screenwriter and a director. Their brother, Magnus, has composed theme music and
orchestrations for several popular British television series.
Sophie has been involved in almost every aspect of making a film, including editor,
cinematographer, writer, director, and producer. The Fiennes family is completed by Jacob is a
conservationist and Michael an archaeologist.
Though originally from Ipswich in Suffolk, England, Mark, Jennifer, and all of their children
relocated to Ireland in 1973 to the town of West Cork and County Kilkenny.
Ralph studied in different schools during his time in Ireland, including a year at St. Kieran’s
College, a Quaker independent school in Waterford known as Newton’s School, Bishop
Wordworth’s School, and the Chelsea College of Art.
Throughout his time in each school, he slowly developed a love for acting and a passion to
pursue it as a career. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, and then acted in
many productions for the Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park, National Theatre, and the Royal
Shakespeare Company.
His transition into film was slow at first. He appeared as Heathcliff in the 1992 film version of
Wuthering Heights. He was then featured in the 1993 film The Baby of Macon. His big break,
however, came with the release of the 1993 epic World War II drama, Schindler’s List.
Ralph’s portrayal of villain Amon Goeth was so memorable that it earned him a BAFTA for Best
Supporting Actor and an Academy Award nomination. It also landed him at #15 on the
American Film Institute’s list of 100 Screen Heroes and Villains.
After Schindler’s List, Ralph He appeared in many critically acclaimed movies such as The English
Patient, Red Dragon, Quiz Show, The Prince of Egypt, Sunshine, The End of the Affair, Maid in
Manhattan, Oscar and Lucinda, and The Avengers. He appeared received a Tony Award for his
work in Hamlet. He was #34 on Empire Magazine’s Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time.
With an already impressive list of films on his resume and a flood of more offers pouring in,
Harry Potter was the last thing Ralph thought he’d tack onto his To-Do List.
In fact, he claims to have been unimpressed with the first three films. However, he was
intrigued at the challenge of being the first to portray Lord Voldemort in his human form.
Since first bringing the character to life in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Ralph had a very
different attitude towards the series. He was quoted as saying,
Ralph reprised his role in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and is slated to appear in the
final two films of the series as well. He also had the privilege of involving his family in the
project. His nephew, Hero Fiennes-Tiffin, played the younger version of himself in
Dumbledore’s pensieve in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Throughout his time with the Harry Potter family, Ralph has continued to act in both film and
theater. In 2005, he not only starred in the movie The Constant Gardener, he helped set up the
Constant Gardener Trust, a group that provides basic education for children of villages in
Nairobi, Kenya that are featured in the film.
In 2007, he received a Tony nomination for his work in the play Faith Healer. He continued his
stage work with the 2008 production of Oedipus the King at the National Theater in London. He
also found great success and accolades with movies such as In Bruges, Bernard and Doris, The
Duchess, The Reader, The Hurt Locker, and Clash of the Titans.
Ralph’s upcoming project is already gaining attention in the press. He is set to star in
Shakespeare’s tragedy Coriolanus, but more importantly he will make his highly anticipated
directorial debut. Coriolanus tells the true story of legendary Roman leader, Gaius Marcius
Coriolanus. Filming began in Serbia this past St. Patrick’s Day and will also star Gerard Butler,
Vanessa Redgrave, and Brian Cox.
If his success as a director matches his success as an actor, this may be the first of many directing
projects in his future.
varying professions, each inherited the ability to be innovative, creative, and artistic.
The most well-known of the siblings are actors Ralph and Joseph. Their sister, Martha, is a
screenwriter and a director. Their brother, Magnus, has composed theme music and
orchestrations for several popular British television series.
Sophie has been involved in almost every aspect of making a film, including editor,
cinematographer, writer, director, and producer. The Fiennes family is completed by Jacob is a
conservationist and Michael an archaeologist.
Though originally from Ipswich in Suffolk, England, Mark, Jennifer, and all of their children
relocated to Ireland in 1973 to the town of West Cork and County Kilkenny.
Ralph studied in different schools during his time in Ireland, including a year at St. Kieran’s
College, a Quaker independent school in Waterford known as Newton’s School, Bishop
Wordworth’s School, and the Chelsea College of Art.
Throughout his time in each school, he slowly developed a love for acting and a passion to
pursue it as a career. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, and then acted in
many productions for the Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park, National Theatre, and the Royal
Shakespeare Company.
His transition into film was slow at first. He appeared as Heathcliff in the 1992 film version of
Wuthering Heights. He was then featured in the 1993 film The Baby of Macon. His big break,
however, came with the release of the 1993 epic World War II drama, Schindler’s List.
Ralph’s portrayal of villain Amon Goeth was so memorable that it earned him a BAFTA for Best
Supporting Actor and an Academy Award nomination. It also landed him at #15 on the
American Film Institute’s list of 100 Screen Heroes and Villains.
After Schindler’s List, Ralph He appeared in many critically acclaimed movies such as The English
Patient, Red Dragon, Quiz Show, The Prince of Egypt, Sunshine, The End of the Affair, Maid in
Manhattan, Oscar and Lucinda, and The Avengers. He appeared received a Tony Award for his
work in Hamlet. He was #34 on Empire Magazine’s Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time.
With an already impressive list of films on his resume and a flood of more offers pouring in,
Harry Potter was the last thing Ralph thought he’d tack onto his To-Do List.
In fact, he claims to have been unimpressed with the first three films. However, he was
intrigued at the challenge of being the first to portray Lord Voldemort in his human form.
Since first bringing the character to life in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Ralph had a very
different attitude towards the series. He was quoted as saying,
- "When children were introduced to Lord Voldemort, they looked suitably
- terrified. Which gave me great gratification."
Ralph reprised his role in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and is slated to appear in the
final two films of the series as well. He also had the privilege of involving his family in the
project. His nephew, Hero Fiennes-Tiffin, played the younger version of himself in
Dumbledore’s pensieve in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Throughout his time with the Harry Potter family, Ralph has continued to act in both film and
theater. In 2005, he not only starred in the movie The Constant Gardener, he helped set up the
Constant Gardener Trust, a group that provides basic education for children of villages in
Nairobi, Kenya that are featured in the film.
In 2007, he received a Tony nomination for his work in the play Faith Healer. He continued his
stage work with the 2008 production of Oedipus the King at the National Theater in London. He
also found great success and accolades with movies such as In Bruges, Bernard and Doris, The
Duchess, The Reader, The Hurt Locker, and Clash of the Titans.
Ralph’s upcoming project is already gaining attention in the press. He is set to star in
Shakespeare’s tragedy Coriolanus, but more importantly he will make his highly anticipated
directorial debut. Coriolanus tells the true story of legendary Roman leader, Gaius Marcius
Coriolanus. Filming began in Serbia this past St. Patrick’s Day and will also star Gerard Butler,
Vanessa Redgrave, and Brian Cox.
If his success as a director matches his success as an actor, this may be the first of many directing
projects in his future.
- 1993 BSFC Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Schindler’s List
- 1993 NYFCC Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Schindler’s List
- 1994 Oscar Nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Schindler’s List
- 1994 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Schindler’s List
- 1994 CFCA Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Schindler’s List
- 1994 DFWCFCA Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Schindler’s List
- 1994 Golden Globe Nomination for Best Supporting Actor
- Schindler’s List
- 1994 NSFC Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Schindler’s List
- 1994 MTV Movie Award Nomination for Best Breakthrough
- Schindler’s List
- 1995 ALFS Award for British Actor of the Year
- Schindler’s List
- 1996 Saturn Award Nomination for Best Actor
- Strange Days
- 1997 Oscar Nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role
- The English Patient
- 1997 Golden Globe Nomination for Best Actor
- The English Patient
- 1997 BAFTA Nomination for Best Actor
- The English Patient
- 1997 Golden Satellite Award Nomination for Best Actor
- The English Patient
- 1997 SAG Award Nomination for Outstanding Cast
- The English Patient
- 1997 SAG Award Nomination for Outstanding Actor
- The English Patient
- 1999 Annie Nomination for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting in an
Animated Feature
- The Prince of Egypt
- 1999 European Film Award for Best Actor
- Sunshine
- 2000 Genie Nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Sunshine
- 2000 BAFTA Nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role
- The End of the Affair
- 2001 ALFS Award Nomination for British Actor of the Year
- The End of the Affair
- 2002 Audience Award Nomination for Best Actor
- Spider
- 2003 Saturn Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actor
- Red Dragon
- 2003 Teen Choice Award Nomination for Choice Movie Liplock
- Maid in Manhattan
- 2003 ALFS Award Nomination for British Actor of the Year
- Spider
- 2005 British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
- The Constant Gardener
- 2006 Annie Nomination for Best Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production
- Wallace and Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
- 2006 BAFTA Nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role
- The Constant Gardener
- 2006 Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actor
- The Constant Gardener
- 2006 ALFS Award for British Actor of the Year
- The Constant Gardener
- 2006 MTV Movie Award Nomination for Best Villain
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- 2008 Satellite Award Nomination for Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made
for Television
- Bernard and Doris
- 2008 British Independent Film Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actor
- In Bruges
- 2008 British Independent Film Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actor
- The Duchess
- 2008 Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
- Bernard and Doris
- 2009 Golden Globe Nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a
Motion Picture
- Made for Television
Bernard and Doris
- 2009 Golden Globe Nomination for Best Supporting Actor
- The Duchess
- 2009 IFTA Award Nomination for Best International Actor
- The Duchess
- 2009 ALFS Award Nomination for British Actor of the Year
- The Duchess
- 2009 Gotham Award for Best Ensemble Cast
- The Hurt Locker
- 2009 SAG Award Nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a
Television Movie or
- Miniseries
Bernard and Doris
- 2009 WAFCA Award for Best Ensemble
- The Hurt Locker
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