Portrait of Kenneth Branagh. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Kenneth Branagh

Born
Active
Started 1981

British actor and filmmaker.

Measurements

Height
177 cm5′10″

Measurement dates not supplied.

Quick Facts

Occupation
film actor · film director · screenwriter · stage actor · film producer · actor · theatre director · television actor · television producer · director · musician
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Birthplace
Belfast

Relationships

Spouses & partners

Awards & Nominations

Henry V earned Kenneth Branagh the European Film Award for Best Actor in 1990. Henry V earned Kenneth Branagh the Young European Film of the Year in 1990.

Date / resultAward / category
27 March 2022
Received
Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
Belfast
8 February 2022
Nominated
Academy Award for Best Picture
Belfast
8 February 2022
Nominated
Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
Belfast
8 February 2022
Nominated
Academy Award for Best Director
Belfast
2022
Nominated
European Film Award for Best Screenwriter
Belfast
2021
Received
Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay
Belfast
6 June 2012
Received
Knight Bachelor
24 January 2012
Nominated
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
My Week with Marilyn
2001
Received
Emmy Award
Conspiracy
2001
Received
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
Conspiracy
11 February 1997
Nominated
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
Hamlet
17 February 1993
Nominated
Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film
Swan Song
11 March 1990
Received
BAFTA Award for Best Direction
Henry V
14 February 1990
Nominated
Academy Award for Best Actor
Henry V
14 February 1990
Nominated
Academy Award for Best Director
Henry V
1990
Received
Young European Film of the Year
Henry V
1990
Received
European Film Award for Best Actor
Henry V
1990
Nominated
Young European Film of the Year
Henry V
1990
Nominated
European Film Award for Best Actor
Henry V
—
Received
Society of London Theatre Special Award

Works & Screen Credits

  • BelfastAward recognition · 27 March 2022
  • My Week with MarilynAward nomination · 24 January 2012
  • ConspiracyAward recognition · 2001
  • HamletAward nomination · 11 February 1997
  • Swan SongAward nomination · 17 February 1993
  • Henry VAward recognition · 11 March 1990

Education

Kenneth Branagh attended Royal Academy of Dramatic Art until 1981.

  • Royal Academy of Dramatic ArtUntil 1981acting

Languages

Other languages

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q55294 ↗
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