Paul Scofield
David Paul Scofield was an English actor. During a six-decade career, Scofield achieved the Triple Crown of Acting, winning an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award for his work. Scofield established a reputation as one of the greatest Shakespearean performers.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- West Sussex
- Awards
- 🏆 Academy Award for Best Actor🏆 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role🏆 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role🏆 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama🏆 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
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"It isn't difficult to leave King Lear or Macbeth, but once you have gone back to yourself, you want it to be the same self you have always been."
"Beneath the gentle modesty of his behavior lay the absolute assurance of a born artist."
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Timeline
1922
Born
Birth2008
Died
Death
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