Albert Finney

Finney is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. His career began in the theatre; he made his first appearance on the London stage in 1958 in Jane Arden's The Party. His first film appearance was a role in Tony Richardson's The Entertainer, but he made his breakthrough with his portrayal of a disillusioned factory worker in Karel Reisz's film version of Alan Sillitoe's Saturday Night and Sunday Morning. Despite being known for his dramatic roles, Finney appeared and sang in two musicals: Scrooge and the Hollywood film version of Annie- he also sings in Tim Burton's Corpse Bride. A 52 year career has cemented Finney as on of the greatest living actors. He is most recently noted for his roles in Big Fish and Before the Devil Knows You're Dead - both of which he was noticed for his outstanding supporting actor role.