Albert Finney Overview:

Actor, Albert Finney, was born on May 9, 1936 in Salford, Greater Manchester. Finney died at the age of 82 on Feb 7, 2019 in London, England .

HONORS and AWARDS:

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Although Finney was nominated for five Oscars, he never won a competitive Academy Award.

Academy Awards

YearAwardFilm nameRoleResult
1963Best ActorTom Jones (1963)Tom JonesNominated
1974Best ActorMurder on the Orient Express (1974)Hercule PoirotNominated
1983Best ActorThe Dresser (1983)SirNominated
1984Best ActorUnder the Volcano (1984)Geoffrey FirminNominated
2000Best Supporting ActorErin Brockovich (2000)Ed MasryNominated
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Hunts Wolfen in NYC

By Rick29 on May 6, 2019 From Classic Film & TV Cafe

and friend. For years, I felt an irresistible impulse to indulge in 's two 1980 horror/sci fi films whenever they were available. I finally got over the urge to watch Looker after reviewing it for this blog a few years ago. It's a terrible movie and I think that documenti... Read full article


New from Warner Archive: Goes Psycho in Night Must Fall (1964)

By KC on Nov 17, 2014 From Classic Movies

Coming as it did after 's lively turn in Tom Jones (1963), it's not shocking that the actor's darker role in the bleak Night Must Fall (1964) did not make a big splash upon its original release. In fact, the contrast must have been quite startling for audiences. Finney was a bit too goo... Read full article


Hollywood?s Greatest: Then and Now ? Part 3

By Josh Kaye on Aug 22, 2012 From Classic Movie Hub Blog

Where Is He Now? After being relatively quiet for most of the 90′s, Finney entered 2000 with a bang in the Steven Soderbergh directed film Erin Brockovich. Playing the role of Ed Masry, Finney would win several Critics Awards for Best Supporting Actor while also gathering nominations for an Ac... Read full article


Hollywood?s Greatest: Then and Now ? Part 2

By Josh Kaye on Aug 21, 2012 From Classic Movie Hub Blog

Nominated for five Academy Awards, was born May 9, 1936 to Alice Hobson and , Sr. in Salford, Greater Manchester. Finney received his education at Tootal Drive Primary School, Salford Grammar School and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After he graduated the Royal Academ... Read full article


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Albert Finney Quotes:

Arthur Seaton: Think of number one, share and share alike's no good.
Jack: You wouldn't talk like that though if you won the pools.
Arthur Seaton: Wouldn't I? I'd see the family right but nobody else. If I got a stack of begging letters like other blokes do, you know what I'd do with them?
Jack: What?
Arthur Seaton: Make a bonfire.


Arthur Seaton: What's up with you?
Brenda: Oh, stop it, you make too much fuss.
Arthur Seaton: What's the matter with you tonight?
Brenda: I'll tell you what's the matter with me Arthur, I'm pregnant, good and proper - and it's your fault.
Arthur Seaton: Oh aye, bound to be my fault isn't it.
Brenda: Well of course it is, you never take care, you just don't bother, always said this would happen one day.
Arthur Seaton: What a wonderful Friday night.


Arthur Seaton: Come in, oh come in duck, this is a surprise.
Doreen: I came to see how you were.
Arthur Seaton: I'll be as right as rain in a day or two.
Doreen: This is a nice room, are all them clothes 'yorn.
Arthur Seaton: Ah, just a few rags.
Doreen: They must have cost you a pretty penny.
Arthur Seaton: I get good wages.


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Albert Finney Facts
He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1987 (1986 season) for Best Actor in a New Play for "Orphans".

In 1965, he formed Memorial Films in association with Michael Medwin to produce theatrical features, which included Charlie Bubbles (1967), If.... (1968), Gumshoe (1971), Bleak Moments (1972), O Lucky Man! (1973) and Law and Disorder (1974).

Originated the lead roles in the plays "Billy Liar," "Luther," and "A Day in the Death of Joe Egg," all of which were played by other actors when transferred to film.

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