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David Paul Scofield CH CBE (21 January 1922 – 19 March 2008) was an English actor. During a six-decade career, Scofield achieved the Triple Crown of Acting, winning an Academy Award, Emmy, and Tony for his work. Scofield established a reputation as one of the greatest Shakespearean performers.
Paul Scofield. Actor: A Man for All Seasons. Though his number of film roles amount to a bit over 30, Paul Scofield has cast a giant shadow in the world of stage and film acting. He grew up in West Sussex, the son of a schoolmaster. He attended the Varndean School for Boys in Brighton.
- January 21, 1922
- March 19, 2008
Paul Scofield was known for his unique approach to acting, often immersing himself completely in his roles and becoming almost unrecognizable on screen. He was a talented stage actor as well as a film actor, having received critical acclaim for his performances in both mediums.
Paul Scofield was an English actor noted for his powerful performances in Shakespearean and other stage roles. Scofield was trained as an actor at the Croydon Repertory Theatre School (1939) and at the Mask Theatre School (1940) in London.
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Mar 25, 2008 · His work as an actor was firmly rooted in the great traditions of the theatre and his hard-earned credentials bore fruit when he delivered some of the greatest performances of the age. Not bad for a boy who started out on stage as Juliet.
Paul Scofield. Actor: A Man for All Seasons. Though his number of film roles amount to a bit over 30, Paul Scofield has cast a giant shadow in the world of stage and film acting. He grew up in West Sussex, the son of a schoolmaster. He attended the Varndean School for Boys in Brighton.
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Mar 21, 2008 · Ruled by a flinty integrity, Sir Thomas More found the perfect interpreter in Scofield, who won an Oscar for the role; others' performances have revealed the cracks in Robert Bolt's play while ...
