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Richard Harris

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Richard Harris Fast Facts:

Was a skilled rugby player who aspired to play professionally. He competed for the Crescent School and the prestigious Garryowen Club before contracting tuberculosis at age 19, which effectively ended his athletic dream.
Made his feature-film debut in the 1959 comedy Alive and Kicking.
Replaced good friend Richard Burton in the big-screen version of Camelot (1967) and eventually took the role back to Broadway in 1981.
Published a collection of poems in 1973 titled I, in the membership of my days.
Won Best Actor at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards and was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance in a 1991 production of Henry IV.
Took the role of Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone after his granddaughter threatened to cut him off if he refused the part.

Richard Harris Relationships:
Ann Turkel - Ex-wife
Charlotte Brosnan - Niece
Christopher Brosnan - Nephew
Damian Harris - Son
Dermot Harris - Brother
Elizabeth Rees - Ex-wife
Ivan Harris - Father
Jamie Harris - Son
Jared Harris - Son
Mildred Harris - Mother
Richard Harris Awards:
1972 Emmy: Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
1991 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1968 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Winner
1973 Grammy: Best Spoken Word Recording - Winner
1963 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
1990 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
College:
The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, London, England