Paul Scofield

Paul Scofield

Deceased · Born: Jan 21, 1922 · Died: Mar 19, 2008

Personal Details

Height6' 2"
BornJan 21, 1922 Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, England, UK

Biography

David Paul Scofield, a distinguished and accomplished English actor, embarked upon a remarkable and illustrious seven-decade-long career, spanning an impressive duration of time, during which he attained the prestigious and coveted Triple Crown of Acting, a feat achieved by only a select few, by winning a multitude of prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and a Tony Award, for his outstanding, exceptional, and remarkable performances, which showcased his incredible talent, skill, and dedication to his craft.

In the year 1962, a remarkable milestone was achieved by the esteemed actor, Paul Scofield, as he was bestowed the prestigious Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play award at the esteemed Tony Awards. This recognition was a testament to his remarkable portrayal of the complex and intriguing character of Sir Thomas More in the Broadway production of the iconic play, A Man for All Seasons.

Just four years later, in 1966, Scofield's incredible talent and dedication to his craft were once again recognized, as he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his reprisal of the same role in the film adaptation of A Man for All Seasons. This achievement is a testament to his exceptional acting abilities and a rare feat that has been accomplished by only nine actors to date, solidifying his place as one of the most talented and accomplished actors of his generation.

Scofield's remarkable career was marked by numerous accolades and awards, including the Tony Award and Academy Award, as well as his iconic portrayal of Sir Thomas More in A Man for All Seasons.

In the year 1969, the renowned actor, Paul Scofield, received the esteemed Emmy Award for his outstanding portrayal of a lead actor in a miniseries or a movie, specifically for his captivating performance in the television film titled "Male of the Species".

Noted thespian, Adam Scofield, whose illustrious career was marked by a profound dedication to the art of Shakespearean performance, surprisingly opting for the esteemed stage over the silver screen, while simultaneously prioritizing the sanctity of his family life above the demands of his profession.

Scofield, a renowned individual, declined the prestigious title of knighthood, opting instead to accept other notable honors. In 1956, he was appointed Commander of the esteemed Order of the British Empire (CBE),a recognition of his outstanding contributions to his field. Later, in 2001, he was further distinguished by being invested as a Companion of Honour, a coveted distinction bestowed upon individuals who have made significant and lasting impacts in their respective areas of expertise.

Career

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2011
Discovering Hamlet
Discovering Hamlet as The Ghost (archive footage)
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2000
Great Performances
Great Performances as Kurosawa (voice)
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1999
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Animal Farm
Animal Farm as Boxer (voice)
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1997
Robinson in Space
Robinson in Space as Narrator (voice)
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1996
The Crucible
The Crucible as Judge Thomas Danforth
{"id":79812,"title":"London","year":"1994","character":"Narrator (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/london-1994","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79812.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79812.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
London
London as Narrator (voice)
{"id":4745,"title":"Quiz Show","year":"1994","character":"Mark Van Doren","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/quiz-show","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4hk1enuql6l0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4hk1enuql6l0.jpg"},"released":1}
Quiz Show
Quiz Show as Mark Van Doren
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Martin Chuzzlewit
Martin Chuzzlewit as Old Martin Chuzzlewit
{"id":80039,"title":"Utz","year":"1992","character":"Dr. Vaclav Orlik","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/utz","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80039.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80039.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Utz
Utz as Dr. Vaclav Orlik
{"id":12862,"title":"Hamlet","year":"1990","character":"The Ghost","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hamlet-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/781l6m2rq6u0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/781l6m2rq6u0.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Hamlet
Hamlet as The Ghost
{"id":7082,"title":"Henry V","year":"1989","character":"French King","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/henry-v","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7082.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7082.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Henry V
Henry V as French King
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{"id":80354,"title":"The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank","year":"1988","character":"Otto Frank","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-attic-the-hiding-of-anne-frank","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80354.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80354.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
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1987
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1985
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina as Karenin
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Nineteen Nineteen
Nineteen Nineteen as Alexander Scherbatov
{"id":195875,"title":"Arena","year":"1983","character":"Narrator (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/arena-1983-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_195875.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_195875.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Arena
Arena as Narrator (voice)
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1982
BBC2 Playhouse
BBC2 Playhouse as Hugo Latymer
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BBC2 Playhouse
BBC2 Playhouse as Verner Conklin
{"id":64000,"title":"The Curse of King Tut's Tomb","year":"1980","character":"Narrator (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-curse-of-king-tuts-tomb","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64000.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64000.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":22983,"title":"A Delicate Balance","year":"1973","character":"Tobias","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-delicate-balance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22983.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22983.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
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Scorpio
Scorpio as Sergei Zharkov
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1971
King Lear
King Lear as King Lear
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1970
Bartleby
Bartleby as The Accountant
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1969
Male of the Species
Male of the Species as Sir Emlyn Bowen, Q. C.
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The Red Tent
The Red Tent as Main Judge (uncredited)
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1968
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1966
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1964
The Train
The Train as von Waldheim
{"id":66465,"title":"Carve Her Name with Pride","year":"1958","character":"Tony Fraser","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carve-her-name-with-pride","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66465.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66465.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
{"id":174143,"title":"That Lady","year":"1955","character":"King Philip II of Spain","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/that-lady","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174143.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174143.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
That Lady
That Lady as King Philip II of Spain