A Welsh actor renowned for his commanding presence and rich voice, he gained fame on both stage and screen. Rising to prominence in the mid-20th century, he became a leading figure in the world of cinema with notable roles in films such as "Cleopatra," "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," and "Becket." His tumultuous personal life, including a highly publicized marriage to Elizabeth Taylor, often overshadowed his professional achievements. Despite personal struggles, he remains celebrated for his intense performances and contributions to the arts.
NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR
Michael Radford's 1984 adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian novel follows Winston Smith, a low-level Party member in a totalitarian state who...
WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a 1966 American drama film about a dysfunctional couple who invite a young couple for drinks and end up engaging in...
BECKET
Becket is a historical drama that explores the tumultuous relationship between King Henry II of England and Thomas Becket, his close friend turned...
CLEOPATRA
Cleopatra is an epic historical drama that chronicles the struggles of the young Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra, as she tries to resist the imperial...
THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a 1965 British Cold War spy film based on the novel of the same name by John le Carré. It follows the story of a...
THE WILD GEESE
The Wild Geese is a British war film about a group of mercenaries hired to rescue a deposed African leader from a corrupt dictator. Led by Colonel...
1984
In a totalitarian society, a man struggles to maintain his individuality and sanity while being oppressed by the oppressive regime. As he rebels...