Albert Finney
1936 - 2019
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Biography
Albert Finney was a renowned and versatile British actor who graced the stages of theater, the screens of television, and the world of cinema. Born in 1936 in Salford, Lancashire, Finney studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and quickly gained recognition for his exceptional talent in acting. His career spanned decades, during which he delivered memorable performances in a wide range of roles, from Shakespearean classics to contemporary dramas. Finney received numerous accolades, including multiple Academy Award nominations and a Golden Globe for his outstanding contributions to the art of acting.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Acting is something that is very personal. I don't want to be like everybody else. There might be actors who are better looking, or have a 100 times better physique, but that's not me.
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The point is that when I see a sunset or a waterfall or something, for a split second it's so great, because for a little bit I'm out of my brain, and it's got nothing to do with me. I'm not trying to figure it out, you know what I mean? I'm not trying to think about it. I'm just there in this moment that's beyond my brain, and it's fantastic.
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You've got to be brave and you've got to have great courage to do things that are outside of what you know. There are people who'll tell you can't do it. They'll tell you, 'No, it's not possible.' But I think that's wrong. I think everybody just has to go for it and don't listen to criticism.
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I love to act because it's the only aspect of my life that I can completely control. And I'm not very keen on self-expression in any other form.
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To be a character who feels a deep emotion, one must go into the memory’s vault and mix in a sad emotion from one’s own life.