David Mark Joseph Morrissey is an English actor and filmmaker. Noted for the meticulous preparation and research he undertakes for each role, he has been described by the British Film Institute as one of the most versatile English actors of his generation.
Morrissey in May 2015
Morrissey during a Macbeth intermission in June 2011
Morrissey in July 2013
Hilary and Jackie is a 1998 British biographical film directed by Anand Tucker, starring Emily Watson and Rachel Griffiths as the British classical musician sisters Jacqueline du Pré (cello) and Hilary du Pré (flute). The film covers Jacqueline's meteoric rise to fame, her alleged affair with Hilary's husband Christopher Finzi, and her struggle with multiple sclerosis starting in her late 20s ultimately leading to her death at the age of 42.
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Emily Watson and Rachel Griffiths' performances as the Du Pré sisters gained widespread acclaim, leading both to be nominated for Oscars, for best actress (Watson), and for best supporting actress (Griffiths).
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