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My Take
Tom Courtenay is the sort of actor I trust completely. A standard-bearer of the British New Wave, he built a career on interior, unshowy performances that reward close attention rather than demanding it. The accolades, Silver Bears, a Volpi Cup, BAFTAs, a knighthood, never seem to have inflated him; there is an unpretentious quality I find rare and appealing. What impresses me most is his longevity, still moving between stage and screen well into his later years. He is proof that quiet craftsmanship, done honestly over decades, earns a kind of affection that flashier careers rarely do.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Courtenay
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・コートネイ
- Reading
- とむ・こーとねい
- Born
- February 25, 1937 (age 89)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Ox
- Origin
- Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2016 British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 2015 Silver Bear for Best Actor
- Knight Bachelor
- Volpi Cup for Best Actor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Courtenay born?
Born February 25, 1937 (age 89).
Where is Tom Courtenay from?
Tom Courtenay is from Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom.
What does Tom Courtenay do?
Tom Courtenay works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
Stage actor — see all → · Film actor — see all → · More people from United Kingdom →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.