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Alfred Molina
Active Hollywood, British Cinema & West End / Broadway Theater
- 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 |
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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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