Actor
Kenneth Branagh
Based In
London, England
Origin
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Years Active
1981 – Present
Kenneth Branagh Biography
Kenneth Branagh Basic Information
- Full Name: Sir Kenneth Charles Branagh
- Date of Birth: December 10, 1960
- Age: 65 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter
- Years Active: 1981 – Present
Family & Personal Life
- Father: William Branagh (Plumber & Joiner)
- Mother: Frances Branagh
- Siblings: 2 (brother and sister)
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Lindsay Brunnock (Film Art Director)
- Previous Relationship: Emma Thompson (Actress, ex-wife)
Education
- Studied at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London
- Trained in classical theatre and Shakespearean acting
Career Highlight
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1989 | Henry V |
| 1991 | Dead Again |
| 1992 | Peter’s Friends |
| 1993 | Much Ado About Nothing |
| 1994 | Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein |
| 1995 | In the Bleak Midwinter |
| 1996 | Hamlet |
| 2000 | Love’s Labour’s Lost |
| 2006 | As You Like It |
| 2006 | The Magic Flute |
| 2007 | Sleuth |
| 2011 | Thor |
| 2014 | Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit |
| 2015 | Cinderella |
| 2017 | Murder on the Orient Express |
| 2018 | All Is True |
| 2020 | Artemis Fowl |
| 2021 | Belfast |
| 2022 | Death on the Nile |
| 2023 | A Haunting in Venice |
| TBA | The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde |
Recent Activity
- Returning to the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) after 30 years
- Will play Prospero in The Tempest
- Also starring in The Cherry Orchard
- Both theatre productions are scheduled for late 2025 / early 2026
- Recently starred in and directed A Haunting in Venice (2023)
- Serving as producer for the upcoming film The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde
- Currently developing a new film project based on Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Olivier Awards | Best Newcomer | Laurence Olivier Award | Another Country | Won |
| 1990 | BAFTA Awards | Best Direction | British Academy Film Award | Henry V | Won |
| 1990 | European Film Awards | European Actor of the Year | European Film Award | Henry V | Won |
| 1990 | European Film Awards | Young European Film of the Year | European Film Award | Henry V | Won |
| 1993 | London Film Critics’ Circle | British Producer of the Year | Critics Circle Award | Much Ado About Nothing | Won |
| 1995 | Venice Film Festival | Golden Osella | Festival Award | In the Bleak Midwinter | Won |
| 2001 | Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor | Primetime Emmy Award | Conspiracy | Won |
| 2008 | Broadcasting Press Guild | Best Actor | BPG Award | Wallander: One Step Behind | Won |
| 2009 | BAFTA Television Awards | Best Drama Series | BAFTA TV Award | Wallander | Won |
| 2010 | BAFTA Television Awards | Best Actor | BAFTA TV Award | Wallander | Won |
| 2011 | Capri Hollywood Film Festival | Best Ensemble Cast | Festival Award | My Week with Marilyn | Won |
| 2011 | European Film Awards | European Screenwriter | European Film Award | Belfast | Nominated → (Not counted as win) |
| 2011 | London Film Critics’ Circle | Supporting Actor of the Year | Critics Circle Award | My Week with Marilyn | Won |
| 2021 | Academy Awards | Best Original Screenplay | Oscar | Belfast | Won |
| 2021 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Screenplay | Golden Globe Award | Belfast | Won |
| 2021 | Toronto International Film Festival | People’s Choice Award | TIFF Award | Belfast | Won |
| 2021 | Capri Hollywood Film Festival | Best Original Screenplay | Festival Award | Belfast | Won |
| 2021 | AARP Movies for Grownups Awards | Best Movie | AARP Award | Belfast | Won |
| 2021 | Critics’ Choice Awards | Best Original Screenplay | Critics Choice Award | Belfast | Won |
| 2021 | Satellite Awards | Best Motion Picture – Drama | Satellite Award | Belfast | Won |
| 2021 | Satellite Awards | Best Original Screenplay | Satellite Award | Belfast | Won |
| 2022 | BAFTA Awards | Outstanding British Film | BAFTA Award | Belfast | Won |
| 2024 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Cast | SAG Award | Oppenheimer | Won |
About Kenneth Branagh
A British actor and filmmaker famous for Shakespeare films and Hollywood direction.
Belfast, Hamlet, and Henry V are among his most famous works.
Yes, he won an Academy Award for Belfast (Best Original Screenplay).
Yes, he is strongly connected to Shakespearean theatre and RSC.
His ability to adapt Shakespeare into successful modern films.