An acclaimed English actor renowned for his immersive method acting, he was born on April 29, 1957, in London. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and gained attention with "My Beautiful Laundrette" (1985). He won three Academy Awards for Best Actor for roles in "My Left Foot" (1989), "There Will Be Blood" (2007), and "Lincoln" (2012). Known for his meticulous preparation and rare film appearances, he retired from acting after "Phantom Thread" (2017).
THERE WILL BE BLOOD
There Will Be Blood is a 2007 American epic period drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, based on the novel Oil! by Upton Sinclair....
THE AGE OF INNOCENCE
The Age of Innocence is a 1993 American romantic period drama film that follows the story of a lawyer who falls in love with a woman who is already...
PHANTOM THREAD
Set in 1950s London, Phantom Thread follows renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock as he meets a young woman named Alma who becomes his muse and lover....
IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER
In the Name of the Father is a compelling drama based on the true story of Gerry Conlon, a man wrongfully convicted of a deadly IRA bombing. The film...
GANGS OF NEW YORK
Gangs of New York is a historical crime film set in 19th-century New York City. It follows the story of Amsterdam Vallon, who seeks revenge against...
THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS
The Last of the Mohicans is a historical drama film set during the French and Indian War in colonial America. It follows the journey of Hawkeye, a...
MY LEFT FOOT
My Left Foot is a biographical drama film based on the life of Christy Brown, an Irish writer and painter who had cerebral palsy. The film explores...
LINCOLN
Lincoln is a biographical drama film that follows President Abraham Lincoln as he navigates the challenges of the Civil War while also trying to pass...
THE BOXER
The Boxer is a 1997 drama film directed by Jim Sheridan. It follows the story of a former IRA member who returns to his Belfast neighborhood after...