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Frank Langella: Biography

Frank Langella

Birth Name: Frank A. Langella, Jr.
Birth Place: Bayonne, NJ
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 01/01/1940, Capricorn
Profession: Actor

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Frank Langella Fast Facts:

Lost his New Jersey accent as a teenager by repeatedly listening to recordings of British thespian Sir John Gielgud.
Prior to finding work as an actor, he sang folk songs in coffee shops.
Won Tony Awards for his performances in Seascape (1975) and Fortune's Fool (2002); was also nominated for his turns in Dracula (1978) and Match (2004).
Replaced Hugh Laurie as Daily Planet editor Perry White in 2006's Superman Returns.

Frank Langella Relationships:
Frank Langella Sr. - Father
Ruth (Weil) Langella - Ex-wife
Whoopi Goldberg - Ex-significant Other
Frank Langella Awards:
1983 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment - Nominee
1971 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actor - Nominee
1975 Tony: Actor, Supporting or Featured (Dramatic) - Winner
2002 Tony: Actor (Featured Role--Play) - Winner
1978 Tony: Actor (Play) - Nominee
2004 Tony: Actor (Play) - Nominee
2007 Tony: Actor (Play) - Winner
2009 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
2008 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
1983 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement - Informational Programming - Nominee
College:
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY (BA in Drama, 1959)

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