Paul Scofield

Paul Scofield

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David Paul Scofield CH CBE (21 January 1922 – 19 March 2008) was an English actor of stage and screen who was known for his striking presence, distinctive voice, and for the clarity and effortless intensity of his delivery. Regarded as one of the greatest Shakespearean actors of all time, Scofield preferred the stage to film. This, and his decision to put his family first, meant that he has never been as well-known outside the United Kingdom as some of his peers.

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Paul Scofield was born on Saturday, 21 January 1922 in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, England, UK. His full name at birth was David Paul Scofield. He was best known as an actor. Scofield's country of citizenship (nationality) was English. He died on Wednesday, 19 March 2008 in Sussex, England, UK at the age of 86. He is buried at St Mary's Churchyard, Balcombe. He was 6' 1" (185 cm) tall with an average build. He had dark brown eyes and grey hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Aquarius.

You can find people similar to Paul Scofield by visiting our lists Best Actor Bodil Award winners and People from Balcombe, West Sussex.

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David Paul Scofield
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A Man for All Seasons
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21 January 1922
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Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, England, UK
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19 March 2008
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86 (age at death)
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Sussex, England, UK
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Suffering From Leukemia
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St Mary's Churchyard, Balcombe
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If you look around the table and you can't tell who the sucker is, it's you.

Paul Scofield is known for his role in the film The Train (1964) as Colonel Franz Von Waldheim.

He is also known for his role in the documentary Bonnie (2022) as Mark Van Doren (uncredited).

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