Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina as Snidely Whiplash, the villainous nemesis of Universal's Dudley Do-Right - 1999

Biography

Born 05/24/1953

Ever since his emergence from the British stage, actor Alfred Molina carved out a prominent career as a chameleon-like character actor who occasionally emerged in leading man roles. After climbing the traditional ladder of British theatrical aspiration, moving from the repertory circuit to the...
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Awards

  • In 1999, received National Board of Review Award for Best Ensemble
  • In 1998, received Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
  • In 1996, received Theatre World Award

Highlights

  • In 2009, Co-starred with Steve Martin in "The Pink Panther 2"
  • In 2007, Co-starred opposite Richard Gere in Lasse Hallström's "The Hoax"
  • In 2006, Cast as Bishop Aringarosa in Ron Howard's big-screen adaptation of Dan Brown's best-selling novel "The Da Vinci Code"

Family & Companions

  • Jill Gascoine: wife (Met while starring in the London revival of "Destry Rides Again" in 1982; married in 1985)
  • father: Fled Spain before World War II; met wife while working for a fancy hotel in London's Mayfair district
  • mother: Left Italy after WWII; met husband while working for a fancy hotel in London's Mayfair district

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