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Ralph Fiennes
Active British Cinema, Hollywood (American Cinema), West End and Broadway Theatre
- FromIpswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
- Based inLondon, England, United Kingdom
- Age63 years
- Active1985–present
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Ralph Fiennes Biography Information
- Real Name: Ralph Nathaniel Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes
- Screen Name: Ralph Fiennes
- Date of Birth: December 22, 1962
- Profession: Actor, Film Director, Film Producer
- Debut Film: Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights (1992)
- Known Moniker: Master of Classical Drama, Lord Voldemort, M
Family Member Name
- Father: Mark Fiennes (Farmer and photographer)
- Mother: Jennifer Lash (Writer and painter)
- Ex-Spouse: Alex Kingston (m. 1993, div. 1997)
- Former Partner: Francesca Annis (partner 1995–2006)
- Brothers: Joseph Fiennes (actor), Magnus Fiennes (composer), Jacob Fiennes (conservationist), Michael Emery (foster brother, archaeologist)
- Sisters: Martha Fiennes (film director), Sophie Fiennes (filmmaker)
Education Career Highlight
- School Education: St Kieran’s College (Kilkenny), Newtown School (Waterford), Bishop Wordsworth’s School (Salisbury)
- College / Higher Education: Chelsea College of Arts (studied fine art/painting), Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA, graduated 1985)
Ralph Fiennes Career Highlight
| Year | Milestone / Film Name | Significance |
| 1992 | Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights | Feature film acting debut portraying Heathcliff |
| 1993 | Schindler’s List | International breakthrough playing Amon Göth; earned BAFTA and Oscar nomination |
| 1994 | Quiz Show | Starred as Charles Van Doren in Robert Redford’s acclaimed drama |
| 1995 | Hamlet | Won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play on Broadway |
| 1996 | The English Patient | Leading role as Count László Almásy; received second Academy Award nomination |
| 1998 | The Prince of Egypt | Voiced Ramesses II in the animated musical epic |
| 2002 | Red Dragon | Portrayed the complex serial killer Francis Dolarhyde |
| 2005 | The Constant Gardener | Acclaimed drama earning British Independent Film Award for Best Actor |
| 2005 | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | First appearance as the dark wizard Lord Voldemort, cementing global stardom |
| 2011 | Coriolanus | Directorial debut adapting William Shakespeare; BAFTA-nominated for debut |
| 2011 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 | Final appearance concluding the Voldemort saga |
| 2012 | Skyfall | Debuted in the James Bond franchise, later assuming the role of M |
| 2014 | The Grand Budapest Hotel | Iconic comic-dramatic role as concierge Monsieur Gustave H. |
| 2022 | The Menu | Starred as the exacting Chef Julian Slowik, earning Golden Globe nomination |
| 2024 | Conclave | Portrayed Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, sweeping major lead actor nominations |
Ralph Fiennes Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
| 1993 | New York Film Critics Circle | Best Supporting Actor | NYFCC Award | Schindler’s List | Won |
| 1993 | Boston Society of Film Critics | Best Supporting Actor | BSFC Award | Schindler’s List | Won |
| 1994 | BAFTA Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | BAFTA Film Award | Schindler’s List | Won |
| 1994 | Academy Awards (Oscars) | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Oscar | Schindler’s List | Nominated |
| 1994 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Golden Globe Award | Schindler’s List | Nominated |
| 1995 | Tony Awards | Best Actor in a Play | Tony Award | Hamlet | Won |
| 1997 | Academy Awards (Oscars) | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Oscar | The English Patient | Nominated |
| 1997 | BAFTA Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | BAFTA Film Award | The English Patient | Nominated |
| 1997 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Golden Globe Award | The English Patient | Nominated |
| 1997 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | SAG Award | The English Patient | Nominated |
| 1999 | European Film Awards | European Actor | European Film Award | Sunshine | Won |
| 2000 | BAFTA Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | BAFTA Film Award | The End of the Affair | Nominated |
| 2005 | British Independent Film Awards | Best Actor | BIFA Award | The Constant Gardener | Won |
| 2006 | BAFTA Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | BAFTA Film Award | The Constant Gardener | Nominated |
| 2008 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie | Emmy Award | Bernard and Doris | Nominated |
| 2009 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film | Golden Globe Award | Bernard and Doris | Nominated |
| 2009 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture | Golden Globe Award | The Duchess | Nominated |
| 2012 | BAFTA Awards | Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer | BAFTA Film Award | Coriolanus | Nominated |
| 2015 | BAFTA Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | BAFTA Film Award | The Grand Budapest Hotel | Nominated |
| 2015 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe Award | The Grand Budapest Hotel | Nominated |
| 2018 | European Film Awards | European Achievement in World Cinema | Honorary Award | N/A | Won |
| 2023 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Golden Globe Award | The Menu | Nominated |
| 2024 | Critics’ Choice Movie Awards | Best Actor | Critics’ Choice Award | Conclave | Nominated |
| 2025 | Academy Awards (Oscars) | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Oscar | Conclave | Nominated |
| 2025 | BAFTA Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | BAFTA Film Award | Conclave | Nominated |
| 2025 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Golden Globe Award | Conclave | Nominated |
| 2025 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | SAG Award | Conclave | Nominated |
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About Ralph Fiennes
How did Ralph Fiennes get the role of Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter?
He was initially hesitant about taking the part, but after director Mike Newell showed him concept art and his sister Martha pointed out how big the role was for family audiences, he accepted and debuted in The Goblet of Fire (2005).
How many Oscar nominations does Ralph Fiennes have?
He has received three Academy Award nominations: Best Supporting Actor for Schindler's List (1993), Best Actor for The English Patient (1996), and Best Actor for Conclave (2024).
How is Ralph Fiennes' first name pronounced?
His first name is pronounced classically as "Rayf" (/reɪf/), following traditional English pronunciation.
Did Ralph Fiennes direct any feature films?
Yes, he has directed three acclaimed feature films: Coriolanus (2011), The Invisible Woman (2013), and The White Crow (2018).
Who did Ralph Fiennes play in the James Bond series?
He played Gareth Mallory, who took over the role of "M" from Dame Judi Dench, appearing across Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015), and No Time to Die (2021).
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