FrameThrower · Actors · Paul Scofield
Paul Scofield
2 films · 38 frames · top-billed in 1 · 1989–1996
Born 21 January 1922 · Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, England, UK · died 19 March 2008
David Paul Scofield CH CBE was an English actor. During a seven-decade career, Scofield achieved the Triple Crown of Acting, winning an Academy Award, Emmy, and Tony for his work. He won the three awards in a seven-year span, the fastest of any performer to accomplish the feat.
Scofield received Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play at the 1962 Tony Awards for portraying Sir Thomas More in the Broadway production of A Man for All Seasons. Four years later, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor when he reprised the role in the 1966 film adaptation, making him one of nine to receive a Tony and Academy Award for the same role.…
Awards
On FrameThrower we have: 2 films · 38 frames · top-billed in 1 · 1989–1996
- Academy Award for Best Actor1967
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama1967
- BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role1997
- BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role1967
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie1969
- Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play1962
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Critics' Circle Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts
- Sam Wanamaker Award
How their films are shot
Measured across 38 frames from the 2 films we hold. This is the look of the work Paul takes, not a claim about any single frame — we index the cast of a film, never the people in a shot.
Mood
Films in the library
Every poster opens that film — stills, cinematography notes and colour palette.
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