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Albert Finney

Albert Finney TV Listings

ChannelDate & TimeTitleBuy
USAFri, Feb 12, 10:00 AMErin BrockovichBuy
TCMSun, Feb 14, 4:00 AMMurder on the Orient ExpressBuy
SHO2eSun, Feb 14, 11:35 PMBefore the Devil Knows You're DeadBuy
SHO2eSat, Feb 20, 3:15 AMBefore the Devil Knows You're DeadBuy

Albert Finney Biography

  • Birth Place: Salford, Lancashire, England
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 05/09/1936, Taurus
  • Profession: Actor; director; writer
Albert Finney Fast Facts:
  • Both his father and his grandfather were successful bookies.
  • Twice failed his finals at Salford Grammar School, prompting the headmaster to suggest Finney apply to RADA.
  • Attended RADA with Alan Bates, Peter O'Toole and Brian Bedford.
  • Chosen to play the title role in Lawrence of Arabia but turned it down because it would mean signing a long-term contract; recommended O'Toole for the role, and went on to star in Tom Jones instead.
  • Sang in two of his films: Scrooge (1970) and Annie (1982).
    Albert Finney Relationships:
  • Albert Finney - Father
  • Alice Finney - Mother
  • Anouk Aimée - Ex-wife
  • Audrey Hepburn - Ex-significant Other
  • Diana Quick - Ex-significant Other
  • Jane Wenham - Ex-wife
  • Pene Delmage - Wife
  • Simon Finney - Son
  • Zoe Caldwell - Ex-significant Other

  • Albert Finney Awards:
  • 2002 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Winner
  • 1964 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actor - Winner
  • 2003 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
  • 1983 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
  • 1984 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
  • 1985 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
  • 1964 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1971 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Winner
  • 2001 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 2004 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1963 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
  • 1974 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
  • 1983 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
  • 1984 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
  • 2000 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
  • 1990 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Nominee
  • 1964 Tony: Actor (Dramatic) - Nominee
  • 1968 Tony: Actor (Dramatic) - Nominee

  • College:
  • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, England (1956)
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