Albert Finney is an English theater, film, television actor, producer and director. Winner of awards: Golden Globe, British Academy, Venice Film Festival, Emmy, Actors Guild, five-time Oscar nominee.
The creative biography of the artist began in 1956 with performances on the theater stage. In the same year, he received a personal scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, where he mastered acting and dramatic art.
Finney first appeared on the screen in the English television drama "The Claverdon Road Job" in 1957 and continued to act until 2012. On his account there are more than a hundred images created on the screen. He has appeared in the Tony and Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, as well as popular theater and film programs.
Biography facts
The future performer was born in England in the spring of 1937. The boy's father worked as a bookmaker, and his mother was engaged in housekeeping.
Finney received his primary education at Tootal Drive Primary School. Then he continued his studies at Pendleton High School - Salford Grammar School.
Studied acting at the London Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
Creative career
In 1956, the artist began performing on the theater stage. He devoted most of his life to theater, playing on many stages in England and America. His last performances took place in the early 2000s.
The young performer appeared on the screen in 1957 in the television drama "The Claverdon Road Job". From that moment on, he constantly starred in films and television until 2012.
The artist has played many roles in famous projects, including: "Comedian", "Tom Jones", "Winners", "Two on the way", "Scrooge", Murder on the Orient Express, "The Duelists", "Annie", "Dresser "," Orphans "," The Wall "in Berlin", "Miller's Crossroads", "Washington Square", "Erin Brockovich", "Traffic", "Guardian Angel", "Churchill", "Big Fish", "Good year”,“The Bourne Ultimatum”,“Devil's Games”,“The Bourne Evolution”,“007: Skyfall Coordinates”.
In addition, Finney tried producing and took part in 12 projects, including: "Sleuth", "Dark Moments", Oh, Lucky One! "," Law and Disorder "," Alpha Beta ".
In 1967 he made his directorial debut in the comedy drama Charlie Bubbles, in which he played the lead role. In 1984, together with G. Evans, he worked on the creation of the television historical drama "The Biko Inquest".
Awards, prizes, nominations
In 1964, the artist was first nominated for an Academy Award for his work in the film Tom Jones. He received 4 more nominations in the categories "Best Actor" and "Best Supporting Actor" for the projects: "Murder on the Orient Express", "Dresser", "At the Foot of the Volcano" and "Erin Brockovich".
Unfortunately, the actor never won an Oscar, but he won many other awards.
The British Academy Awards (BAFTA and BAFTA TV) brought Finney to the films Saturday Night Sunday Morning and Churchill. He also received this award for Excellence in Film and Television. The actor has become a nominee for BAFTA and BAFTA TV 11 times.
The artist is the winner of the Golden Globe three times. This award was presented to him in 1964, 1971 and 2003 for the creation of characters in the films: "Tom Jones", "Scrooge" and "Churchill".
In 2003 he received an Emmy for his work on the Churchill project. He received a nomination for this award in 1990, playing in the film "Image".
He won a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2001 for his work in the drama Erin Brockovich. In 2003 he was nominated for this award for creating the image of the protagonist in the film "Churchill".
Finney has twice nominated for the Tony Theater Award: in 1964 and 1968.
In 1976 he was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Theater Award for Best Actor in Hamlet and Tamerlane the Great at the National Theater.
In 1986 he was awarded the London Evening Standard Theater Award, and a year later - the Laurence Olivier Theater Award for his performance in the play "Orphans".
In 1991, the actor received the Joseph Jefferson Award for his performance in the title role in Another Time.
Interestingly, the performer only twice attended the award ceremonies and most often refused to take part in such events. Even when he was nominated for an Oscar 5 times, he, referring to his busy schedule, did not come to any ceremony. And in 1964 he just went to rest in the Pacific Ocean.
The artist did not like to give interviews, believing that everything that happens outside the stage and screen does not concern anyone. Shortly before his death, he was approached with a proposal to work together on his biography. He categorically refused to participate in this project, citing the fact that his personal life belongs only to him.
Personal life
Albert was married three times. The first chosen one was Jane Wenham. The wedding took place in the fall of 1957. The husband and wife lived together for several years, but broke up in 1961. In this union, his only son, Jane, was born. He currently works as a cameraman in the film industry.
Anouk Aimé, an actress from France, became the second wife in 1970. This marriage was also short-lived. The couple lived together for about 8 years, divorced in 1978.
The last time the artist married in 2006 was Penne Delmage. The woman had nothing to do with cinema, she worked in a travel agency. He lived with her until the end of his days.
In 2011, the actor made a statement that he was diagnosed with cancer 4 years ago - kidney cancer. He underwent surgery, several courses of chemotherapy, and is now undergoing rehabilitation.
Albert fought the disease for several years, until his death. He passed away in February 2019 in a London clinic. According to doctors, the cause of death was a chest infection.
His body was cremated and his ashes scattered around the Royal National Theater in London.
