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Paul Scofield
Portraying Thomas More in A Man for All Seasons
King Lear · The Crucible
- Born
- 21 January 1922
- Birthplace
- Unknown
- Died
- 19 March 2008
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Paul Scofield
Paul Scofield was a stage and screen actor noted for Shakespearean roles and restrained, authoritative performances. His portrayal of Thomas More brought major awards in both theatre and cinema.
Early life
Sussex upbringing
Grew up in Hurstpierpoint, discovered Shakespeare at school in Brighton and began repertory training in 1939.
Career
- 1962
Broadway award
Won a Tony for A Man for All Seasons.
- 1966
Film award
Won the best-actor Oscar for returning to the role on screen.
- 1994
Quiz Show
Played the poet and teacher Mark Van Doren.
Selected work
King Lear
Played Shakespeare’s king in Peter Brook’s film.
The Crucible
Played judge Thomas Danforth.
Beyond work
Family
Married actor Joy Parker in 1943 after they met playing Hamlet and Ophelia. They had two children.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Allan warren. CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.