About Ralph Fiennes
Ralph Fiennes has had an incredibly successful career in both theater and film. He has appeared in a variety of critically acclaimed movies such as The English Patient, Schindler’s List, and The Grand Budapest Hotel. His theater credits include the title role in Hamlet, Richard III, and Oedipus. Fiennes has also been nominated for two Academy Awards, both for Best Supporting Actor.
Fiennes is also known for his philanthropy, having been a patron of the International Rescue Committee since 2011. In addition, he has also been involved with other charities such as UNICEF, The Prince’s Trust, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation. He has also been an advocate for mental health awareness, serving as a patron for the charity Mind.
30 Interesting Things Most People Don’t Know About Ralph Fiennes
• He is a two-time Oscar nominee and a BAFTA Award winner
• He is the first actor to portray both Voldemort and M in the James Bond franchise
• He is a highly acclaimed stage actor, having performed in productions of King Lear, Macbeth, and Othello
• He is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company
• He was the first actor to portray Richard III on the stage
• He is a classically trained pianist and has performed on the soundtrack of some of his films
• He has directed two feature films, Coriolanus and The Invisible Woman
• He has written two books – a novel called The Torturer’s Apprentice and a memoir called A Life in Acting
• He was the first actor to portray Hamlet on the London stage in over a decade
• He was the first actor to portray Jesus on the silver screen
• He has appeared in over 30 feature films, including The English Patient, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
• He has been nominated for over 20 awards for his acting, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe
• He is an avid reader and collector of books
• He is an experienced horse rider and skier
• He has also been involved in some humanitarian work, including visits to refugee camps
• He has a passion for cooking and often cooks for friends and family
• He is the patron of multiple charities, including the Prince’s Trust and the Refugee Council
• He is a patron of the Royal Shakespeare Company
• He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2014
• He is an honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
• He is a two-time winner of the London Evening Standard Theatre Award
• He is a two-time winner of the London Critics’ Circle Theatre Award
• He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2006
• He is a member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts
• He is an Honorary Associate of London’s Royal Academy of Music
• He is an Honorary Fellow of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford
• He has been the subject of several biographies and documentaries
• He is a fan of the English football club Liverpool F.C.
• He is an advocate for animal rights
• He is a keen painter, with some of his work being exhibited in galleries
