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Albert Finney - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 09, 1936 |
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| Died | February 07, 2019 (age 82) |
| Birthplace | Salford, Lancashire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Albert Finney's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Notable performances in films such as 'Tom Jones,' 'Murder on the Orient Express,' 'Erin Brockovich,' 'Big Fish,' and 'Skyfall.' |
Intro
Albert Finney was a celebrated English actor known for his versatility and powerful screen presence. His career spanned more than five decades, encompassing a wide range of notable roles in both film and theatre, and marking him as one of the prominent British actors of his generation.
Early Life & Background
Finney was born into a working-class family in Salford, England. He attended Tootal Drive Primary School, Salford Grammar School, and later graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 1956.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role as the title character in 'Saturday Night and Sunday Morning' (1960)
- Starred as Tom Jones in 'Tom Jones' (1963), earning an Academy Award nomination
- Acclaimed performance as Hercule Poirot in 'Murder on the Orient Express' (1974)
- Multiple Academy Award nominations across his career
- Roles in 'Erin Brockovich' (2000), 'Big Fish' (2003), and 'Skyfall' (2012)
Trivia
- Turned down a knighthood in 2000, citing a desire to remain 'plain Mr. Finney.'
- Finney was nominated for five Academy Awards but never won.
- Worked extensively in theatre, including at the Royal National Theatre.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Albert Finney born?
Albert Finney was born the 9 May 1936.
Where is Albert Finney from?
Salford, Lancashire, England.
On His Birth-Day
About May 9th, 1936, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 9, 1936, Benito Mussolini proclaimed the establishment of Italian East Africa, consolidating Italian control over Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia. This proclamation was part of Italy's imperial ambitions in Africa.
- Day of the week: May 9th, 1936 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: After the Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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