Tom Courtenay

Born: February 25, 1937
Where: Hull, UK

The British film renaissance of the early 1960s brought Tom to the forefront of his profession. His prolific career has consisted of time in the West End and at the Old Vic and the National Theatre in particular.

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, a moody film a bout a deprived young man imprisoned in a borstal, was his screen acting debut, and from then on, he never looked back.

Known and loved for his screen collaborations with Julie Christie, particularly in Billy Liar and Doctor Zhivago - a role which earned him a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination.

In 1983 Tom reprised a stage role for the big screen - Norman in The Dresser - and was awarded a Best Actor Oscar nomination.

Broadway's Uncle Vanya ensured that Tom was still a face in the 90's and Art in the West End, opposite Albert Finney confirmed that his star statues had not diminished.

A movie production of Nicholas Nickleby is his latest project.