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Ralph Fiennes

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Ralph Fiennes
Fiennes in 2024
Born
Ralph Nathaniel Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes

(1962-12-22) 22 December 1962 (age 62)
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
NationalityBritish
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
Serbia (naturalised)
Alma materRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
  • producer
Years active1985–present
Spouse
(m. 1993; div. 1997)
Partner(s)Francesca Annis
(1995–2006)
Parent(s)Mark Fiennes
Jennifer Lash
RelativesHero Fiennes-Tiffin (nephew)
Martha Fiennes (sister)
Magnus Fiennes (brother)
Sophie Fiennes (sister)
Joseph Fiennes (brother)
Sir Ranulph Fiennes (third cousin, once removed)

Ralph Fiennes (born 22 December 1962) is an English actor. He has won several awards including the Tony Award and was nominated for the Academy Award for his work in Steven Spielberg's movie Schindler's List, and the Genie Award. He was nominated for another Academy Award for his role in The English Patient.

Fiennes is also well known for portraying Lord Voldemort in four of the eight Harry Potter movies. He also played Gareth Mallory / M in the James Bond movies Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015), and No Time to Die (2021).

In 2024, Fiennes played Cardinal Thomas Lawrence in the mystery thriller movie Conclave.

His parents were Jennifer Lash and Mark Fiennes. His brothers and sisters are Joseph Fiennes, Sophie Fiennes, Martha Fiennes, Magnus Fiennes and Jacob Fiennes. He was born in Ipswich, Suffolk.

References

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  1. "Ralph Fiennes". Front Row. 20 November 2011. BBC Radio 4. Retrieved 18 January 2014.

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