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Famous British actors. Part 1
The document provides an overview of notable British actors, their careers, and key films. It highlights the achievements and contributions of actors such as Anthony Hopkins, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, and others, spanning from their beginnings in the 1960s to present day. Each actor is noted for their unique roles and accolades, illustrating their impact on cinema and theatre.
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Famous British actors. Part 1
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- 2. Anthony Hopkins (1937-) •Years active: 1960s to now • a Welsh actor • played in the National Theatre under the direction (под руководством) of Laurence Olivier • has moved from the Shakespearean stage to serious cinematic drama and Hollywood blockbusters • best known for his role of a serial killer in the movie The Silence of the Lambs (Молчание ягнят), won the Oscar for Best Actor and got a B.A.F.T.A. for this role • was awarded with the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (кавалер ордена Британской империи) in 1987 • Key films: The Silence of the Lambs, Legends of the Fall (Легенды осени), The Elephant Man (Человек-слон), Chaplin
- 3. Sir Ian McKellan(1939-) • Years active: 1960s to now • a breathtaking (потрясающий) Shakespearean actor • best known for the role of wizard Gandalf in the movies Lord of the Rings (Властелин колец) • was knighted for services to performing arts in 1991 • Key films: The Lord of the Rings, Hobbit, X-Men, Doctor Who
- 4. Patrick Stewart (1940-) •Years active: 1960s to now • devoted much time to stage and delivered strong performances in Anthony and Cleopatra and A Christmas Carol • best known for his work in television series, Star Trek, and four films associated with it • another project that brought him fame was the X-Men film series • was knighted in 2010 • Key films: X-Men, Dune, Star Trek (Звездный путь)
- 5. Rowan Atkinson (1955-) •Years active: 1960s-now • a British comedian and actor • known for his character of Mr. Bean • has a master’s degree (магистерская степень) in Electrical Engineering • Key films: Mr. Bean, Love Actually (Реальная любовь), Rat Race (Крысиные бега), Johnny English (Агент Джонни Инглиш)
- 6. Emma Thompson( 1959-) •Years active: 1970s to now • her parents were both actors • studied English Literature at Cambridge University • starting out as a Cambridge comic • starred in over 40 films and 20 television series • has won two Oscars, three BAFTAs, and one Emmy • Key films: Love Actually (Реальная любовь), Sense and Sensibility (Разум и чувства), Nanny McPhee (Моя ужасная няня)
- 7. Colin Firth (1960-) •Years active: 1970s to now • won the Oscar for Best Actor for the role of the British King George VI in The King’s Speech in 2011 • is one of 14 actors to win the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Critics' Choice Award, Golden Globe Award and SAG Award for the same performance • he also writes stories • Key films: Bridget Jones’s Diary (Дневник Бриджет Джонс), A Single Man (одинокий мужчина), The King’s Speech (Король говорит), Sense and sensibility, Love Actually, Kingsman
- 8. Sean Bean (1959-) •Years active: 1980s to now • an English actor known for his Yorkshire accent (акцент) • worked for his father's welding (сварка) firm before he decided to become an actor • described as surprisingly shy and a man of few words • often portrays villainous (злодейский) character • Key films: The Lord of the Rings, Caravaggio, Troy, Black Beauty
- 9. Tilda Swinton( 1960-) •Years active: 1980s to now • got a degree (ученая степень) in English Literature • sense of experimentation can be felt in every film she makes • open to experimental projects with new and untried directors and mediums • does not always play women; she has played Mozart on stage, an Elizabethan nobleman in Orlando (1992) and an angel, Gabriel, in Constantine(2005) • Key films: Orlando, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Хроники Нарнии) , I Am Love (Я- любовь), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Необыкновенная история Бенджамина Баттона), Constantine
- 10. Hugh Grant (1960-) •Years active: 1980s to now • studied at Oxford and got a degree in English Literature • also known for his charity (благотворительность) work • a patron of Pancreatic Cancer Action (движение против рака поджелудочной железы) • Key films: Four Weddings and a Funeral (Четыре свадьбы и одни похороны), Notting Hill, Cloud Atlas (Облачный атлас), The Gentlemen, Love Actually, Sense and sensibility, Paddington 2, Bridget Jones’s Diary
- 11. Jude Law (1972-) •Years active: 1980s to now • began acting at the age of 6 • one of the most respected and talented artists of his generation • often plays a representative (представитель) of the ideal man • Key films: Sherlock Holmes, The Talented Mr Ripley (Талантливый мистер Рипли), Alfie, Cold Mountain, The Young Pope (Молодой папа), Gattaca
- 12. Ewan McGregor (1971-) •Years active: 1980s- now • a Scottish actor • portrays Obi-Wan Kenobi in the first three Star Wars episodes • tried himself as a director (режиссер) • won an Golden Globe for his work in the TV Series Fargo in 2018 • went on a motorcycle trip around the world along with his friend and fellow actor Charley Boorman (2004) • became a goodwill ambassador (посол доброй воли) for UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) in 2004 • Key films: Star Wars (Звездные войны), Big Fish (Большая рыба), Moulin Rouge, Christopher Robin
- 13. Christian Bale (1974-) •Years active: 1980s-now • was born in Wales • started acting at the age of 13 • his family lived in different countries throughout his childhood, including England, Portugal, and the United States • the main role in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight (Темный рыцарь) trilogy has made him a huge international star • chameleon-like changes of appearance for different roles • Key films: Empire of the Sun (Империя солнца), American Psycho (Амнриканский психопат), Batman Begins (Бэтмен: Начало) , The Prestige, The Dark Knight, Ford versus Ferrari, Equilibrium, The Fighter (Боец)