Ralph Richardson

Birth Name:

Ralph David Richardson

Birth Place:

Tivoli Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer

Ralph Richardson

In 1947, he was awarded the title of Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire
In 1982, he was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Special Award for his contributions to theatre over his lifetime
In an attempt to become a theatre actor, he hired a local theater manager ten shillings a week to teach him the craft
Quote: "Acting is merely the art of keeping a large group of people from coughing․"
Would often take on the role of characters who were in a position of authority
Ran the Old Vic theatre company alongside Laurence Olivier in the 1940s
Was offered the role of Estragon in "Waiting for Godot," but turned the part down

1938NBR Award - Best Acting:Winner
1938Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
1939Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
1939Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (January):Winner
1940NBR Award - Best Acting:Winner
1940Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (September):Winner
1945Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (August):Winner
1949NBR Award - Best Actor:Winner
1949NYFCC Award - Best Actor:Nominated
1949Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (October):Winner
1949Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
1950Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1952NBR Award - Best Actor:Winner
1952NYFCC Award - Best Actor:Winner
1953BAFTA Film Award - Best British Actor:Winner
1962Best ActorWinner
1967BAFTA Film Award - Best British Actor:Nominated
1973BAFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
1982Saturn Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
1984NYFCC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
1985Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1985BAFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
1985NSFC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated