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Simon Russell Beale
Sir Simon Russell Beale CBE is an English actor, author, and historian renowned for his stage performances and has been hailed by The Independent as the 'greatest stage actor of his generation'. Born on 12 January 1961, Beale began his thriving career at the Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre, with his stage performance prowess earning him accolades including two BAFTA Awards, three Olivier Awards, and a Tony Award. His contributions to drama were recognized in 2019 when he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
In his extensive career, Beale has performed in numerous plays, including 'Volpone', 'Candide', and 'Uncle Vanya', cementing his reputation as an exceptional stage actor. His film debut was in 'Orlando' (1992) and he has since appeared in films such as 'Hamlet' (1996), 'The Deep Blue Sea' (2011), and 'Mary Queen of Scots' (2018). Beyond the stage and screen, Beale has authored books and is known for his scholarly passion for history. His personal life is equally noteworthy, he was knighted in 2019 and is a proud advocate for the LGBTQ community.
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Given Name: Simon Russell Beale
Born: Penang, Malaysia
Citizenship: British
Birthday: January 12, 1961
Occupations: Actor, Author, Historian
Years Active: 1985-present
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Movies Featuring Simon Russell Beale
Benediction
Museo
The Death of Stalin
My Cousin Rachel
Radioactive
The Outfit
Firebrand
National Theatre Live: London Assurance
The Hollow Crown: Henry IV - Part 2
Shakespeare’s Sonnets
The Hollow Crown: Henry V
BBC Proms: Sondheim’s 80th Birthday
Muse of Fire
National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage
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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (The Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House)
The Hollow Crown: Henry IV - Part 1
National Theatre Live: King Lear
Legacy
Simon Schama’s Shakespeare
Cunk on Shakespeare
Vanity Fair
RSC Live: The Tempest
Radioactive
The Gathering
National Theatre Live: The Tragedy of King Richard the Second
National Theatre Live: The Lehman Trilogy
The Young Visiters
Dunkirk
Shakespeare Live! From the RSC
A Christmas Carol
Blackadder: Back & Forth
Persuasion
Alice in Wonderland
Home! Home!
The Choral
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