Paul Scofield

Paul Scofield

English actor

David Paul Scofield CH CBE was an English actor. During a six-decade career, Scofield achieved the Triple Crown of Acting, winning an Academy Award, Emmy, and Tony for his work.Wikipedia

Born	January 21, 1922
Hometown	Birmingham, England
Height	5'11" (1.80m)

Spouse	Joy Parker
Children	Martin Scofield , Sarah Scofield
Parents	Edward Harry Scofield , Mary Scofield

Profile

Is King Lear a mountain or molehill? How to play the tragic monarch and ‘stupid old fart’

Paul Scofield, Ian McKellen and Glenda Jackson have all redefined Shakespeare’s unpredictable ruler – a role in which actors usually succeed

AWARDS

Year	Associations	Category	Work	Result
1997	British Academy of Film & Television Arts	Actor in a Supporting Role	The Crucible (1996 film)	Winner
1997	Golden Globe	Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture	The Crucible (1996 film)	Nominated
1995	British Academy of Film & Television Arts	Best Actor	Martin Chuzzlewit	Nominated
1995	Academy Award	Actor in a Supporting Role	Quiz Show (film)	Nominated
1995	British Academy of Film & Television Arts	Actor in a Supporting Role	Quiz Show (film)	Nominated

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