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Ralph FiennesBritish stage and film actor
Date of Birth: 22.12.1962
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of Ralph Fiennes
Ralph Nathaniel Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, known as Ralph Fiennes, is a British stage and film actor who seems to be made for playing villains. He has a deep voice with sinister intonations, piercing light eyes, and sharp facial features. At the same time, he is a descendant of an ancient Norman family and is distantly related to Prince Charles. Fiennes ranks 34th in the list of the greatest movie stars of all time and 33rd among the sexiest actors (according to the English magazine Empire). His work has been recognized with prestigious theater awards and numerous nominations, although he has not been able to avoid the Golden Raspberry Award.
Early Life
Ralph Nathaniel Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, on December 22, 1962, on the day of the winter solstice. He is the eldest of six children born to writer Jennifer Anne Mary Alleyne (Lash) and renowned photographer Mark Fiennes. In 1973, the family moved to Ireland, where Ralph attended St. Kieran's College and Newtown School. He completed his secondary education at the prestigious Bishop Wordsworth's School in England, but instead of going to university, he studied painting at the Chelsea College of Art. However, in 1983, Fiennes decided that his future was in theater and enrolled at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. It is worth noting that almost all of his siblings followed in their elder brother's footsteps and pursued careers in music and film.
Theater Career
In 1985, Ralph Fiennes became an actor at the Open Air Theatre in Regent's Park, where he played characters in classical repertoire plays, including Romeo. A few years later, the young actor performed in productions at the Royal National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and on Broadway, in Dublin, and other stages. Among the more than fifty stage roles of Ralph Fiennes are Chekhov's Ivanov (which was performed in Moscow in 1997), Hamlet, which won him a Tony Award in 1995 (the only Broadway production of the play to receive this award), and a role as himself in the play "A Play I Wrote." This list is constantly updated.
Film Career
Since 1990, Ralph Fiennes began appearing in films, often in leading roles. His filmography now includes over fifty titles, and almost all of his projects have been highly acclaimed by audiences and critics, receiving various awards. Fiennes's first film role was as Lieutenant Lawrence in the movie "Dangerous Liaisons" (1990), followed by Heathcliff in "Wuthering Heights" (1992) and the Bishop's son in the drama "The Baby of Macon" (1993). However, his true success came with his portrayal of Amon Goeth in "Schindler's List" (1993), which earned him seven awards for Best Supporting Actor, including a BAFTA and nominations for a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. In the same year, Ralph Fiennes married actress Alex Kingston, whom he met during his time at drama school. The marriage lasted four years, and they did not have children. After starring in the films "Quiz Show" (1994) and "Strange Days" (1995), for which he received a Saturn Award nomination for his role as Lenny Nero, Fiennes played one of his best-known roles. He portrayed Count Almásy in "The English Patient" (1996), alongside Juliette Binoche. Despite receiving six nominations for Best Actor, including an Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA, Fiennes did not win any awards. However, his performance in the film won critical acclaim.
Later Career
Ralph Fiennes's later projects include "The Avengers" (1998), which received Razzie Award nominations for both Fiennes and Uma Thurman, and the animated film "The Prince of Egypt" (1998), for which he won an Annie Award for voice acting. He also starred in the historical drama "Sunshine" (1999), which earned him the European Film Award for Best Actor, as well as the films "The End of the Affair" (1999) and "Spider" (2002), which received several award nominations. He was also recognized for his roles as Francis Dolarhyde in "Red Dragon" (2002) and Quayle in "The Constant Gardener" (2005).
A new stage in Ralph Fiennes's fame is associated with his appearances in the film adaptations of the popular Harry Potter series. His portrayal of the antagonist Lord Voldemort was so convincing that children and teenagers were wary of him even off-screen. Fiennes joined the franchise in 2005 with the fourth film, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," and continued his role until the end of the series in 2011.
In 2011, Fiennes made his directorial debut with a modern-day adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Coriolanus." The film was shot in Serbia, and the Shakespearean characters were dressed in NATO uniforms. The film and Fiennes's performance received recognition at the Berlin International Film Festival and a BAFTA nomination.
In addition to his work in film, Ralph Fiennes has also voiced characters in animated films. In February 2017, he voiced Alfred Pennyworth in the computer-animated comedy film "The Lego Batman Movie." In 2016, he voiced Raiden, the Moon King, and the main antagonist in the animated film "Kubo and the Two Strings."
It has been reported in the media that Ralph Fiennes enjoys visiting Russia and is open to working on projects with Russian directors. He has also been learning the Russian language and regularly visits his favorite places in the vast country. In 2018, Fiennes directed the film "The White Crow," which tells the story of renowned Soviet ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev. The screenplay is based on the book "The Life of Rudolf Nureyev" by British journalist and former ballerina Julie Kavanagh. The film starred Ravshana Kurkova, Chulpan Khamatova, and the star of the Royal Ballet, Sergei Polunin, with the leading role played by Oleg Ivenko, a premier of the Tatar Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet. The biopic premiered in Russia in April 2019.
In 2019, Ralph Fiennes starred in the comedy detective film "Holmes & Watson," based on the works of Arthur Conan Doyle. The film, directed by Ethan Coen, also featured Kelly Macdonald, Will Ferrell, and Pam Ferris. Fiennes played the role of the main antagonist, Professor Moriarty.
Currently, the actor is working on the drama film "The Forgiven" alongside Rebecca Hall. In the film, they portray a couple who go on a seaside vacation but face tragedy when their car accidentally kills a child. Ralph Fiennes also stars in "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote," a film directed by Terry Gilliam, known for "12 Monkeys." The new film shares the same title as the novel it is based on, "Mister Vertigo." Fiennes plays the enigmatic character known as the Master Jezebel, who teaches people levitation.
In early 2020, fans of Matthew Vaughn's spy series will get to see the third installment, "Kingsman 3: The Great Game." Fiennes will appear as the mentor to the main character, played by Harris Dickinson. The film will serve as a prequel, exploring the origins of the secret organization.
