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Joseph Fiennes

English actor

United Kingdom · b. 1970

Arts and letters

Joseph Fiennes, 38, was born in Wiltshire. He trained at the Young Vic Youth Theatre and the Guildhall School Of Music And Drama, then joined the RSC. In 1998 he played the lead in the film Shakespeare In Love, a role that won him awards and the offer of a five-picture Hollywood deal, which he declined. He continues to act on the London stage, and his films include Elizabeth, Running With Scissors and The Escapist.

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Question How close have you come to death? Death & what remains read 208 other answers →

Climbing in Tibet, surfing in Australia and a moment ago by a courgette cutter as I dithered over one of these questions.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 October 2008 source ↗

Question What song would you like played at your funeral? Death & what remains read 177 other answers →

Jeff Buckley's rendition of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 October 2008 source ↗

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