Denholm Elliott facts for kids
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Denholm Elliott
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Denholm Mitchell Elliott
31 May 1922 |
| Died | 6 October 1992 (aged 70) |
| Cause of death | Tuberculosis complicated by AIDS |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Malvern College |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1949–1992 |
| Spouse(s) | Virginia McKenna (m. 1954; divorced) Susan Robinson (m. 1962–1992; his death) |
Denholm Elliott was a talented English actor. He starred in many movies, TV shows, and plays. He was known for playing a wide range of characters. He appeared in over 120 films and television programs during his career. In 1981, he won a special award called the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
Early life
Denholm Elliott was born in London, England, on May 31, 1922. His parents were Nina and Myles Elliott. He went to a school called Malvern College. After that, he studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. This is a famous school for actors.
A successful acting career
Denholm Elliott became very well-known in the 1980s. He won three important awards in a row from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). These awards were for Best Supporting Actor. He won for his roles in Trading Places, A Private Function, and Defence of the Realm.
He was also nominated for an Academy Award for his role in A Room with a View. Many people also remember him as the kind but sometimes confused Dr. Marcus Brody. This was a character in the popular Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade movies. His character was even mentioned in a later Indiana Jones film. In 1988, he played a spy character named Povin in a TV show called Codename: Kyril.
His later years
Denholm Elliott passed away on October 6, 1992. He died at his home in Ibiza, Spain, after a serious illness. His wife, Susan Robinson, later started a charity in his memory. It was called the Denholm Elliott Project. She also helped write a book about his life.
Some of his movies
- The Sound Barrier (1952)
- The Cruel Sea (1953)
- Alfie (1966)
- The House That Dripped Blood (1971)
- A Doll's House (1973)
- Robin and Marian (1976)
- A Bridge Too Far (1977)
- Watership Down (1978; voice)
- The Boys from Brazil (1978)
- Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
- Trading Places (1983)
- A Private Function (1984)
- A Room with a View (1985)
- Defence of the Realm (1985)
- Maurice (1987)
- The Bourne Identity (1988; television movie)
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
- Toy Soldiers (1991)
- Noises Off (1992)
See also
In Spanish: Denholm Elliott para niños
