Paul ScofieldAKA:
David Paul Scofield
Nationality:
English Birthdate:
01/21/1922 Birthplace:
Hurstpierpoint, England Death Date:
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biography
This commanding English stage actor began appearing in films in 1954 in "That Lady". Scofield has spent the majority of his career on stage since his debut in the 1930s. He spent the 40s and most of the 50s in various repertory companies honing his skills and appearing mostly in the classics.Scofield originated the role of Sir Thomas More in 1960 in the Robert Bolt play "A Man for All Seasons" in the West End. The following year, he recreated the role on Broadway and won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. Scofield garnered raves and accolades (including the Best Actor Oscar) for the 1966
Credits
milestones
Year
Milestone
Raised in West Sussex
1939
Joined the Croyden Repertory Theatre at age 17
1941
Performed with Bideford Repertory Theatre
1944
Was member of Birmingham Repertory Theatre
1946
Reportedly turned down a seven-year contract from a Hollywood studio
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