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Dudley Moore Biography

Birth Name:

Dudley Stuart John Moore

Birth Place:

Essex, England

Profession

Actor, musician, producer

Fast Facts

Diminutive (5' 2"), multitalented British actor, comedian and musician best known in the U
S
for his role in Arthur
Longtime comedy partner of Peter Cook
A musical prodigy as a child, he won scholarships to both the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and Magdalene College, Oxford
Had progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare brain disorder
Awarded the title of CBE (Commander of the British Empire) by Prince Charles shortly before his death
Founded two charities: the Dudley Moore Research Fund, dedicated to finding a cure for PSP; and Music for All Seasons, which takes live music into hospitals, prisons and nursing homes

1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: winner
1983Golden Globe-Best Original Score - Motion Picture: nominated
1982Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: winner
1981Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1980Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
1979Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated