Tom Jones

…adaptation of Henry Fielding’s novel Tom Jones (1963), a rousing evocation of the crudeness and vigour of 18th-century English life. The film won four Academy Awards, including those for best picture and best director.

…Award nomination for the film Tom Jones (1963); his performance in the latter made him an international star. While remaining active in the theatre, he earned Oscar nominations for his portrayals of a wide range of characters, including Hercule Poirot in Murder on the Orient Express (1974), an aging Shakespearean…