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Simon Callow

Simon Callow

Born:13 Haziran 1949

Place of Birth:Streatham, London, England, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

Simon Callow, a distinguished English actor, has left an indelible mark on both stage and screen throughout his illustrious career. Born on June 15, 1949, in Streatham, South London, Callow's talent and versatility have garnered him numerous accolades, including an Olivier Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. His contributions to the acting world were further recognized when he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 1999.

Callow's breakout role came in 1979 when he originated the title role of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the Peter Shaffer play "Amadeus." This performance earned him a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. He later reprised the role in the 1984 film adaptation directed by Miloš Forman, showcasing his range as an actor. His talent as a director was also acknowledged when he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Director of a Musical for "Carmen Jones" in 1992.

Known for his comedic flair, Callow has captivated audiences with his roles in films such as "A Room with a View" (1985) and "Four Weddings and a Funeral" (1994), earning him BAFTA Award nominations for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. His impressive filmography also includes notable performances in "Maurice" (1987), "Howards End" (1992), "Shakespeare in Love" (1998), and "The Phantom of the Opera" (2004), showcasing his versatility as an actor.

In addition to his work in film, Callow has made a significant impact on television, portraying a wide range of characters. From his role as Tom Chance in the Channel 4 series "Chance in a Million" (1984) to his portrayal of The Duke of Sandringham in the hit series "Outlander" (2014-2016), Callow's talent shines through in each project. His portrayal of historical figures like Napoleon in "The Man of Destiny" (1981) and Charles Dickens in various television projects further highlights his ability to bring characters to life.

Callow's early life, marked by a journey to Northern Rhodesia in an attempt to reconcile with his estranged father, shaped his resilience and determination. Raised by his mother and grandmothers, Callow's experiences instilled in him a deep sense of empathy and understanding, qualities that have undoubtedly enriched his performances on stage and screen. His education at the London Oratory School and the Drama Centre London laid the foundation for his successful acting career, setting him on a path to becoming a revered figure in the entertainment industry.

With a career spanning decades, Callow continues to captivate audiences with his charismatic presence and unparalleled talent. His contributions to both the stage and screen have solidified his status as a beloved and respected actor. Whether portraying comedic roles or delving into complex characters, Callow's versatility and passion for his craft shine through in every performance. As he continues to take on new and challenging roles, audiences can look forward to being enthralled by the enduring talent of Simon Callow for years to come.

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Notting Hill

Notting Hill

Simon Callow (uncredited)

1999

London bookstore owner William Thacker's quiet life turns upside down when a chance encounter with famous actress Anna Scott sparks an unlikely romance challenged by their vastly different worlds.
Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2

Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2

Cavendish

2024

Five months following the murders, Christopher Robin struggles to maintain a regular life while dealing with PTSD. However, deep within the 100-Acre-Wood, a destructive rage grows as Pooh, Piglet, Owl, and Tigger find their home and their lives endangered after their existence is revealed.
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls

Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls

Vincent Cadby

1995

Summoned from an ashram in Tibet, Ace finds himself on a perilous journey into the jungles of Africa to find Shikaka, the missing sacred animal of the friendly Wachati tribe. He must accomplish this before the wedding of the Wachati's Princess to the prince of the warrior Wachootoos. If Ace fails, the result will be a vicious tribal war.
Amadeus

Amadeus

Emanuel Schikaneder

1984

Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Viennese composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Four Weddings and a Funeral

Four Weddings and a Funeral

Gareth

1994

Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love.
The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

Andre

2004

A young soprano becomes the obsession of a disfigured and murderous musical genius who lives beneath the Paris Opera House.
Howards End

Howards End

Music and Meaning Lecturer (uncredited)

1992

A saga of class relations and changing times in an Edwardian England on the brink of modernity, the film centers on liberal Margaret Schlegel, who, along with her sister Helen, becomes involved with two couples: wealthy, conservative industrialist Henry Wilcox and his wife Ruth, and the downwardly mobile working-class Leonard Bast and his mistress Jackie.
Maurice

Maurice

Mr. Ducie

1987

After his lover rejects him, Maurice attempts to come to terms with his sexuality within the restrictiveness of Edwardian society.
James and the Giant Peach

James and the Giant Peach

Grasshopper (voice)

1996

When the young orphan boy James spills a magic bag of crocodile tongues, he finds himself in possession of a giant peach that flies him away to strange lands.
The Man Who Invented Christmas

The Man Who Invented Christmas

Leech

2017

In 1843, despite the fact that Dickens is a successful writer, the failure of his latest book puts his career at a crossroads, until the moment when, struggling with inspiration and confronting reality with his childhood memories, a new character is born in the depths of his troubled mind; an old, lonely, embittered man, so vivid, so human, that a whole world grows around him, a story so inspiring that changed the meaning of Christmas forever.
Shakespeare in Love

Shakespeare in Love

Tilney

1998

Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter," before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love -- and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare's comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
Mindhorn

Mindhorn

Himself

2016

A washed up actor best known for playing the title character in the 1980s detective show "Mindhorn" must work with the police when a serial killer says that he will only speak with Detective Mindhorn, whom he believes to be real.
A Room with a View

A Room with a View

The Reverend Mr. Beebe

1986

When Lucy Honeychurch and chaperon Charlotte Bartlett find themselves in Florence with rooms without views, fellow guests Mr Emerson and son George step in to remedy the situation. Meeting the Emersons could change Lucy's life forever but, once back in England, how will her experiences in Tuscany affect her marriage plans?
Hampstead

Hampstead

Judge

2017

Emily Walters is an American widow living a peaceful, uneventful existence in the idyllic Hampstead Village of London, when she meets local recluse, Donald Horner. For 17 years, Donald has lived—wildly yet peacefully—in a ramshackle hut near the edge of the forest. When Emily learns his home is the target of developers who will stop at nothing to remove him, saving Donald and his property becomes her personal mission. Despite his gruff exterior and polite refusals for help, Emily is drawn to him—as he is to her—and what begins as a charitable cause evolves into a relationship that will grow even as the bulldozers close in.
No Man's Land

No Man's Land

Colonel Soft

2001

Two soldiers from opposite sides get stuck between the front lines in the same trench. The UN is asked to free them and both sides agree on a ceasefire, but will they stick to it?

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