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Denholm Elliott

(1922–1992) Actor United Kingdom

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Denholm Elliott was an actor from the United Kingdom, best known for A Bridge Too Far.

Quick Facts About Denholm Elliott

Born
May 31, 1922
Died
October 6, 1992
Nationality
United Kingdom
Profession
Actor
Notable works
A Bridge Too Far
Spouse
Virginia McKenna

About Denholm Elliott

Denholm Mitchell Elliott was an English actor. He appeared in numerous productions on stage and screen, receiving BAFTA Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Trading Places (1983), A Private Function (1984) and Defence of the Realm (1986), and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Mr. Emerson in A Room with a View (1985). He is also known for his performances in Alfie (1966), A Doll's House (1973), A Bridge Too Far (1977), Maurice (1987), September (1987), and Noises Off (1992). He portrayed Marcus Brody in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). On television, Elliott won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor in 1981 and was nominated for a second for Hotel du Lac (1986).

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Donaldson Awards Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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