Alfred Molina

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Alfred Molina

Role / Field:

Versatile British and American actor celebrated for stage and screen roles.

Born:

1953-05-24

Century / Era:

1953s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Foundations

Alfred Molina (born Alfredo Molina; 24 May 1953) is a British and American actor. He is known for roles on the stage and screen. Molina has received a Drama Desk Award as well as nominations for two British Academy Film Awards, a British Independent Film Award, an Independent Spirit Award, five Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Tony Awards. He first rose to prominence in the West End, earning a nomination for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Newcomer in a Play for his performance in the production of Oklahoma!

Key Developments & Impact

He received Tony Award nominations for his roles on Broadway playing Yvan in Art (1998), Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof (2004), and Mark Rothko in Red (2009). He returned to Broadway playing Professor Serebryakov in a revival of Uncle Vanya (2024). On film, he made his debut as Satipo in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). He went on to receive two BAFTA Award nominations for his roles as Diego Rivera in Frida (2002), and Jack Mellor in An Education (2009). His other notable films include Prick Up Your Ears (1987), Enchanted April (1991), Boogie Nights (1997), Chocolat (2000), Luther (2003), The Da Vinci Code (2006), and Love Is Strange (2014).

Enduring Legacy

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Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1953 (1953-05-24): Birth of Alfred Molina — Versatile British and American actor celebrated for stage and screen roles.
2. 1981: 1981 Milestone — On film, he made his debut as Satipo in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).
3. 1987: 1987 Milestone — His other notable films include Prick Up Your Ears (1987), Enchanted April (1991), Boogie Nights (1997), Chocolat (2000), Luther (2003), The Da Vinci Code (2006), and Love Is Strange (2014).
4. 1998: 1998 Milestone — He received Tony Award nominations for his roles on Broadway playing Yvan in Art (1998), Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof (2004), and Mark Rothko in Red (2009).
5. 2002: 2002 Milestone — He went on to receive two BAFTA Award nominations for his roles as Diego Rivera in Frida (2002), and Jack Mellor in An Education (2009).
6. 2024: 2024 Milestone — He returned to Broadway playing Professor Serebryakov in a revival of Uncle Vanya (2024).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Alfred Molina

True or False: “Alfred Molina's initial major breakthrough role was in a film production.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): His first major recognition came from the West End stage production of Oklahoma! in 1980, earning him a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.

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