Albert Finney
Albert Finney is a celebrated British Actor, born in 1936, known for their distinctive work in the field.
British actor (1936–2019)
"His electrifying performance as Arthur Seaton in the British New Wave film "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning" (1960) launched him into stardom." — About Albert Finney
| Metric | Albert Finney | Avg Actor | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 82 | 53 | +29 yrs |
| Career length | 64 yrs | ~35 yrs | +29 yrs |
| Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Albert Finney
Did you know that Albert Finney, a titan of British cinema, once worked as a theatre usher before finding his own stardom on stage and screen?
- He famously turned down the role of James Bond in "Dr. No" (1962), believing it would typecast him.
- Despite five Academy Award nominations, including four for Best Actor, he never won an Oscar.
- He declined a knighthood from the Queen in 2000, stating he preferred to remain "plain Albert Finney."
- He played Hercule Poirot in "Murder on the Orient Express" (1974) under extensive prosthetics.
- Finney was a talented stage actor, winning a Tony Award for his Broadway debut in "Luther" (1964).
His electrifying performance as Arthur Seaton in the British New Wave film "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning" (1960) launched him into stardom. This raw, authentic portrayal of a working-class rebel cemented his status as a leading man and an icon of the era's "angry young men" movement.
Albert Finney left an indelible mark as one of Britain's most versatile and magnetic actors, effortlessly transitioning between gritty realism and grand theatricality. He defined a generation of working-class heroes in cinema, leaving behind a rich filmography of powerful, memorable performances.