Derek Jacobi

Magnetic screen presence who shone bright.

Derek Jacobi
Age86
Full NameDerek George Jacobi
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Biography

The incomparable Sir Derek Jacobi is a man of many accolades and honors. A British classical actor of the first post-Olivier generation, Sir Derek was knighted in 1994 for his services to the theatre, and is only the second to be bestowed with two knighthoods, Danish and English. His fearless portrayal of complex, flawed characters combined with his unassuming demeanor has earned him a firm place in theatre history. Born in Leytonstone, London, his interest in drama began at a young age with his debut at six in the local library drama group production of 'The Prince and the Swineherd'. A man of nobility and prestige, Sir Derek Jacobi brings honor to his nation and country.

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Awards
2

  • Primetime Emmy2001
    FrasierOutstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
  • Primetime Emmy1989
    The Tenth ManOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special

Media
122

  • The Bed-Sitting Room
  • Baseball
  • The Civil War
  • I, Claudius
  • The National Parks: America's Best Idea
  • The Crown
  • Jazz
  • Gladiator
  • Inside No. 9
  • Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
  • Last Tango in Halifax
  • The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
  • The Pallisers
  • Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet
  • The Storyteller: Greek Myths
  • Vicious
  • Last Will & Testament
  • Mystery!: Cadfael
  • The King's Speech
  • The Strauss Family
  • Good Omens
  • Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
  • National Theatre Live: King Lear
  • Jail Caesar
  • Hamlet
  • The Long Firm
  • Victoria Wood: With All the Trimmings
  • Masterpiece: 50 Fabulous Years!
  • The Day of the Jackal
  • Cyrano de Bergerac
  • The Jury
  • The Sandman
  • Royals: Keeping the Crown
  • Budgie
  • Tales of the Unexpected
  • The Secret of NIMH
  • Henry V
  • The Gathering Storm
  • The Statue of Liberty
  • Inside the Third Reich
  • Looking for Richard
  • A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
  • The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
  • Titanic: Blood and Steel
  • Little Dorrit
  • Gosford Park
  • The Congress
  • One of Those Days
  • The Secret Garden
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