Kenneth Branagh - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 10, 1960 |
|---|---|
| Age | 65 |
| Birthplace | Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Kenneth Branagh's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Acclaimed for his Shakespearean film adaptations (notably 'Henry V', 'Much Ado About Nothing', and 'Hamlet'), and for directing and starring in 'Belfast', as well as mainstream films like 'Thor' and 'Murder on the Orient Express'. |
Intro
Kenneth Branagh is a Northern Irish actor, director, producer, and screenwriter renowned for his film adaptations of William Shakespeare's plays and a diverse body of work in both cinema and theater. He has received numerous awards and nominations across his career for his versatility and contributions to both stage and screen.
Early Life & Background
Kenneth Branagh was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. At the age of nine, his family relocated to Reading, Berkshire, England to escape The Troubles in Northern Ireland. He attended Whiteknights Primary School and Meadway School, and later trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.
Career Highlights
- Directed and starred in 'Henry V' (1989), earning Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Actor [1][2].
- Directed critically acclaimed versions of Shakespeare’s plays, including 'Much Ado About Nothing' (1993), 'Hamlet' (1996), and 'As You Like It' (2006) [1][2].
- Directed and produced popular contemporary films including 'Thor' (2011), 'Murder on the Orient Express' (2017), and 'Belfast' (2021), with 'Belfast' winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay [1][2].
- Recipient of multiple BAFTA, Olivier, and Emmy Awards, and was knighted in 2012 for services to drama and Northern Ireland [1][2].
Trivia
- Was appointed a Knight Bachelor in the 2012 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his services to drama and the community in Northern Ireland [1][2].
- He is one of the few people to have been nominated for Oscars in five different categories: Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, and Live Action Short Film [1][2].
FAQs
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Kenneth Branagh is 65 years old.
Kenneth Branagh was born the 10 December 1960.
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About December 10th, 1960, in brief:
- Day of the week: December 10th, 1960 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley
- #1 UK song: It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: Psycho directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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