Derek Jacobi

Biography

Born 10/22/1938

A celebrated, stage-trained player, Derek Jacobi (pronounced JACK-uh-bee) has made occasional forays in film and television, generally in prestigious projects.

The light-haired, blue-eyed actor was born and raised in East London. His mother, who harbored theatrical ambitions of her own...
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Awards

  • In 2001, received Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Ensemble
  • In 2001, received Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble
  • In 2001, received The Actor for Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture

Highlights

  • In 2006, Cast in "Nanny McPhee," a comedy written by and co-starring Emma Thompson
  • In 2006, Starred opposite Kate Beckinsale in Len Wiseman's "Underworld: Evolution"
  • In 2001, Acted in Robert Altman's ensemble piece "Gosford Park", played the valet to the owner of the titular home

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