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Richard Harris
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Richard Harris

Actor · born October 1, 1930 · died 2002

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Richard St John Francis Harris was an Irish actor and singer. Having studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he rose to prominence as an icon of the British New Wave.

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  1. 30Notable work: The Guns of NavaroneApril 27, 1961
  2. ~33Received the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor1963
  3. ~37Received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy1967
  4. 69Notable work: GladiatorMay 5, 2000
  5. 71Notable work: Harry PotterNovember 4, 2001

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