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Ralph Fiennes is a film actor, film director and voice actor, born on December 22, 1962 in Ipswich, United Kingdom. That puts Ralph Fiennes at 63 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Chelsea College of Art and Design. Awards on record include Theatre World Award (1995), Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play (1995), James Joyce Awards and 3 more. The listed height is 180 cm.
My Take
Ralph Fiennes is my benchmark for what classical training can give a screen actor. He can chill a room as a war criminal or a faceless dark wizard, then pivot to farce in a Wes Anderson comedy with impeccable timing, a range very few performers possess. The Tony and BAFTA on his shelf only hint at the consistency; what I value more is that he never condescends to genre material, giving a franchise blockbuster the same rigor he brings to the stage. Watching him work, whether acting or directing, is watching a craftsman who respects the audience in every register.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ralph Fiennes
- Name (Japanese)
- レイフ・ファインズ
- Reading
- れいふ・ふぁいんず
- Born
- December 22, 1962 (age 63)
- Origin
- Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- film actor / film director / voice actor / character actor / stage actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- Chelsea College of Art and Design
Awards & achievements
- 1995 Theatre World Award
- 1995 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
- James Joyce Awards
- 1994 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- 1999 European Film Award for Best Actor
- 2018 European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ralph Fiennes born?
Born December 22, 1962 (age 63).
Where is Ralph Fiennes from?
Ralph Fiennes is from Ipswich, United Kingdom.
What does Ralph Fiennes do?
Ralph Fiennes works as film actor, film director, voice actor, character actor, stage actor.
How tall is Ralph Fiennes?
Ralph Fiennes is 180 cm.
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