Oscar-nominated British actor Albert Finney has died, according to representatives of his family. He was 82. Explore photos from Finney’s half-century-plus career in movies, theater, and television.
Finney enjoys a glass of beer in his regular pub behind the Cambridge Theatre in London in 1961. He first gained fame in “angry young men” roles.
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Finney became a breakout star playing the title role in the 1963 film ‘Tom Jones’ with Susannah York. He received the first of five Oscar nominations in this adaptation of the Henry Fielding novel, which won the Academy Award for best picture that year.Finney appears backstage before performing in the play ‘Luther’ in 1963. The actor had a prolific career in both theater and films.
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He starred as Audrey Hepburn’s husband in the 1967 comedy-drama ‘Two for the Road.’Finney plays the Dickensian anti-hero Ebenezer Scrooge in ‘Scrooge,’ a 1970 musical version of ‘A Christmas Carol.’
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Known for his love of character roles, the actor sheds his disguises for this 1972 portrait.
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Finney was almost unrecognizable as detective Hercule Poirot in ‘Murder on the Orient Express,’ a 1974 movie based on the Agatha Christie mystery. It was another Oscar-nominated portrayal for the actor.Finney spray-paints a wall in 1975 as he gets ready to direct a revival of Joe Orton’s ‘Loot’ at the Royal Court Theatre in London.
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The actor teams up with Martin Sheen during the 1980 filming of the heist movie ‘Loophole,’ which was released the following year.
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Finney plays Dr. Larry Roberts in the 1981 science-fiction movie ‘Looker,’ which Michael Crichton wrote and directed.
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Finney hoofs it up as Daddy Warbucks with Aileen Quinn in the 1982 musical ‘Annie.’Finney played Julia Roberts’ boss in the 2000 film ‘Erin Brockovich.’ He received a best supporting actor nomination, his fifth and final Oscar nod.
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The actor portrays Winston Churchill in the 2002 TV drama, ‘The Gathering Storm.’ Finney picked up a Golden Globe and Emmy for his performance.
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Finney played Ed Bloom Sr. in the 2003 movie ‘Big Fish,’ directed by Tim Burton. The actor’s final film role was in the 007 flick ‘Skyfall’ (2012).
