Paul Scofield: Quick Facts


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Also Known As David Paul Scofield
Born January 21, 1922 • England
Died March 19, 2008 (aged 86) • England
Awards And Honors Tony Awards (1962) • Academy Award (1967): Actor in a Leading Role • Emmy Award (1969): Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role • Golden Globe Award (1967): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama • Tony Award (1962): Best Actor in a Play
Married To Joy Parker (married 1943)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Shades of Greene" (1975) • "BBC Sunday-Night Theatre" (1959) • "BBC Play of the Month" (1977) • "Bartleby" (1970) • "King Lear" (1971) • "The Crucible" (1996) • "World Theatre" (1959) • "Scorpio" (1973) • "Arena" (1983) • "Quiz Show" (1994) • "Celebrity Playhouse" (1981) • "Martin Chuzzlewit" (1994) • "Summer Lightning" (1984) • "Nineteen Nineteen" (1985) • "Theatre Night" (1958) • "Ill Fares the Land" (1983) • "Utz" (1992) • "BBC2 Playhouse" (1982) • "Hamlet" (1990) • "A Man for All Seasons" (1966) • "When the Whales Came" (1989) • "The Train" (1964) • "Carve Her Name with Pride" (1958) • "ITV Saturday Night Theatre" (1969–1971) • "Henry V" (1989) • "That Lady" (1955) • "A Delicate Balance" (1973) • "Great Performances" (2000) • "Nijinsky: Unfinished Project" (1970) • "ITV Play of the Week" (1956–1966)

Top Questions

When was Paul Scofield born?
Paul Scofield was born on January 21, 1922.
Where was Paul Scofield born?
Paul Scofield was born in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
Is Paul Scofield married?
Joy Parker (married 1943)

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