Paul Scofield
Esteemed English actor celebrated for Shakespearean mastery and the Acting Triple Crown.
Chronology: 1922-01-21 – 2008-03-19
Origins & Early Life
David Paul Scofield (21 January 1922 – 19 March 2008) was an English actor. During a six-decade career, Scofield achieved the Triple Crown of Acting, winning an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award for his work. Completing the feat in just seven years, no actor has achieved the Triple Crown faster than Scofield. He is celebrated for his reputation as one of the greatest Shakespearean performers.
Pivotal Works & Achievements
He declined the honour of a knighthood on three separate occasions (in 1968, 1974, and 1987), but was appointed CBE in 1956 and became a CH in 2001. Scofield received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for portraying Sir Thomas More in the Broadway production of A Man for All Seasons (1962). Four years later, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor when he reprised the role in the 1966 film adaptation, making him one of eleven to receive a Tony and Academy Award for the same role. He received the Primetime Emmy Award for Male of the Species (1969). Scofield garnered acclaim for his roles in films such as The Train (1964), King Lear (1971), A Delicate Balance (1973), Henry V (1989), and Hamlet (1990).
Enduring Legacy & Impact
He portrayed Mark Van Doren in the historical drama Quiz Show (1994...
Source: Wikipedia