An acclaimed English actor, he was born on September 12, 1931, in Goodmayes, Essex. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and became a prominent figure at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Transitioning to film, he gained recognition for roles in "Chariots of Fire," earning an Oscar nomination, and as Bilbo Baggins in "The Lord of the Rings" series. His versatile career spanned genres, including science fiction classics like "Alien." He passed away on June 19, 2020, leaving a lasting legacy.
BRAZIL
Brazil is a 1985 dystopian science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam. It presents a surreal, bureaucratic world where technology and...
EXISTENZ
eXistenZ is a science fiction thriller directed by David Cronenberg. The film explores the blurred lines between reality and virtual reality through...
RATATOUILLE
Ratatouille is a heartwarming tale about a rat named Remy who dreams of becoming a chef in a prestigious Paris restaurant. With the help of a bumbling...
ALIEN
Alien is a 1979 science fiction horror film that follows the crew of the commercial space tug Nostromo. During their return to Earth, they receive a...
THE SWEET HEREAFTER
The Sweet Hereafter is a heartbreaking drama that follows a small town in the aftermath of a tragic school bus accident. The film explores themes of...
NAKED LUNCH
Naked Lunch is a surreal and complex film directed by David Cronenberg, based on the novel by William S. Burroughs. The story follows an exterminator...