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Malcolm McDowell

Malcolm McDowell - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJune 13, 1943
Age82
BirthplaceHorsforth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Zodiac SignGemini - (see also Malcolm McDowell's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacGoat
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForStarring as Alex DeLarge in Stanley Kubrick's 'A Clockwork Orange' (1971)

Intro

Malcolm McDowell is a distinguished English actor known for his intense and often villainous roles in both film and television, most notably as Alex DeLarge in 'A Clockwork Orange.' Across his career spanning more than five decades, McDowell has built a reputation for his wide-ranging performances and enduring presence in the entertainment industry.

Early Life & Background

Malcolm McDowell was born Malcolm John Taylor. He grew up in the Leeds area of Yorkshire. His father was in the Royal Air Force and later became a pub owner, and his mother was a hotelier. McDowell attended Cannock House School and later the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Career Highlights

  • Breakthrough role in 'If....' (1968)
  • Iconic performance as Alex DeLarge in 'A Clockwork Orange' (1971)
  • Roles in films such as 'O Lucky Man!' (1973), 'Caligula' (1979), and 'Time After Time' (1979)
  • Television appearances including 'Heroes,' 'Entourage,' and 'Mozart in the Jungle'
  • Voice work in the 'Fallout' video game series and 'Metalocalypse'

Trivia

  • His birth name is Malcolm John Taylor, but he adopted the stage name 'McDowell' from his maternal grandmother.
  • He is the brother of actress Gloria McDowell and director Alexander McDowell.
  • Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012.

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How old is Malcolm McDowell?

Malcolm McDowell is 82 years old.

When was Malcolm McDowell born?

Malcolm McDowell was born the 13 June 1943.

Where is Malcolm McDowell from?

Horsforth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

On His Birth-Day

About June 13th, 1943, in brief:

  • Day of the week: June 13th, 1943 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: The Song of Bernadette directed by Henry King

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_McDowell
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Malcolm-McDowell
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000532/