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Derek Jacobi

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TCM	Sat, Feb 13, 11:00 PM	Gladiator	Buy

Derek Jacobi Fast Facts:

Began performing on the stage while attending an all-boys school, playing female parts until his voice changed.
Continued in school productions while studying history at the University of Cambridge. A leading performance in Edward II earned him professional jobs after graduation.
Portrayal of Henry VIII impressed Laurence Olivier, who invited him to become one of the founding members of the newly formed National Theatre.
After numerous stage and screen appearances, breakthrough role came as the stammering emperor in the successful 1976 television series I, Claudius.
Gained international attention in Kenneth Branagh's film productions of Shakespeare's Henry V (1989) and Hamlet (1996) as well as his thriller Dead Again (1991).
Relationship with Doctor Who extends through an audio drama, a webcast, and as Professor Yana in the episode of the television series titled "Utopia".
Shortly after civil unions were granted in England in 2005, legalized his 27-year relationship with actor Richard Clifford.
Owns the rare distinction of attaining both Danish and British knighthood.

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Derek Jacobi Awards:

1989 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
2001 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1989 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special - Winner
1985 Tony: Actor (Play) - Winner
1988 Tony: Actor (Play) - Nominee