Alfred Molina ✓
Actor

Alfred Molina

Active Hollywood, British Cinema & West End / Broadway Theater Rating 4.2/5 Fan 8.5/10
  • FromPaddington, London, England, United Kingdom
  • Based inLos Angeles, California, USA
  • Age73 years
  • Active1978–Present
  • Updated

Alfred Molina – Biography

Alfred Molina – Full Information

  • Full Name: Alfredo Molina
  • Popular Name: Alfred Molina
  • Nickname: Fred
  • Profession: Actor, Voice Actor
  • Known For: Portraying Dr. Otto Octavius / Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), Satipo in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), and Diego Rivera in Frida (2002).
  • Date of Birth: May 24, 1953
  • Age: 73 years (as of 2026)
  • Birthplace: Paddington, London, England, UK
  • Hometown: London, England
  • Nationality: British, American
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini
  • Current Residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Profession Category: Actor / Stage, Screen & Voice Legend

Physical Appearance

  • Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight: 90 kg (198 lbs) approx.
  • Eye Colour: Dark Brown
  • Hair Colour: Dark Brown / Grey

Family Member Name

  • Father: Esteban Molina (Waiter)
  • Mother: Giovanna Bonelli (Housekeeper/Cleaner)
  • Aunt: N/A
  • Siblings: Roberto Molina (Brother)
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse: Jill Gascoine (m. 1986; d. 2020), Jennifer Lee (m. 2021)
  • Children: Rachel Molina (Daughter)

Education Details

  • Primary / Secondary School: Cardinal Manning Secondary Modern Roman Catholic School
  • College / University: Guildhall School of Music and Drama
  • Qualification: Graduate in Drama and Performing Arts

Career Highlight

Year Career Highlight
1981 Feature film debut as Satipo in Raiders of the Lost Ark
1991 Starred as Sayyed Bozorg Mahmoody in Not Without My Daughter
1997 Featured as Rahad Jackson in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Boogie Nights
1998 Earned a Tony Award nomination for his Broadway performance in Art
2000 Co-starred as Comte de Reynaud in Chocolat
2002 Critically acclaimed portrayal of Diego Rivera in Frida
2004 Starred as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway and played Dr. Otto Octavius / Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man 2
2006 Appeared as Bishop Aringarosa in the blockbuster adaptation The Da Vinci Code
2009 Starred as Jack Mellor in An Education and Mark Rothko in the acclaimed play Red
2017 Portrayed director Robert Aldrich in FX’s Feud: Bette and Joan
2021 Reprised his role as Doctor Octopus in Marvel’s blockbuster Spider-Man: No Way Home
2022 Starred as Chief Inspector Armand Gamache in the Amazon series Three Pines

Awards List

Year Award Name Category Film / Work Result
1980 Laurence Olivier Awards Best Newcomer in a Play Oklahoma! Nominated
1990 BAFTA Television Awards Best Actor The Accountant Nominated
1998 Tony Awards Best Actor in a Play Art Nominated
1998 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Art Won
2003 BAFTA Film Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Frida Nominated
2003 SAG Awards Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Frida Nominated
2003 Imagen Awards Best Actor – Film Frida Won
2004 Tony Awards Best Actor in a Musical Fiddler on the Roof Nominated
2005 Visual Effects Society Awards Outstanding Actor in a Visual Effects Film Spider-Man 2 Won
2005 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actor Spider-Man 2 Nominated
2010 BAFTA Film Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role An Education Nominated
2010 Tony Awards Best Actor in a Play Red Nominated
2014 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie The Normal Heart Nominated
2015 Independent Spirit Awards Best Supporting Male Love Is Strange Nominated
2018 Golden Globe Awards Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film Feud: Bette and Joan Nominated
2018 Critics’ Choice Television Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries Feud: Bette and Joan Nominated
2022 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actor Spider-Man: No Way Home Nominated

At a Glance

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About Alfred Molina

What is Alfred Molina's most famous role?
He is globally famous for playing the iconic villain Dr. Otto Octavius / Doctor Octopus in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021).
Who is Alfred Molina married to?
He was married to actress Jill Gascoine from 1986 until her passing in 2020. In 2021, he married director Jennifer Lee (Frozen).
What was Alfred Molina's film debut?
His movie debut was playing Satipo, the unfortunate guide in the opening scene of Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).
Has Alfred Molina won a Tony Award?
He has been nominated for three Tony Awards for his performances in Art (1998), Fiddler on the Roof (2004), and Red (2010), and won a Drama Desk Award.
What background and heritage is Alfred Molina?
He was born in London to immigrant parents—a Spanish father (Esteban) and an Italian mother (Giovanna).

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