Tom Courtenay
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Sir Thomas Daniel Courtenay is an English actor. A notable figure of the British New Wave, he has received numerous accolades, including three BAFTAs, a Golden Globe, two Silver Bears, and a Volpi Cup
Courtenay in 2026
Courtenay in 1973
Courtenay at the premiere of 45 Years (2015) in the 65th Berlinale
Doctor Zhivago (film)
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Doctor Zhivago is a 1965 epic historical romance film directed by David Lean with a screenplay by Robert Bolt, based on the 1957 novel by Boris Pasternak. The story is set in Russia during World War I
Tom Courtenay
…The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in David Lean's epic Doctor Zhivago (1965). Other notable film roles during this period include Billy Liar (1963), King and Country (1964), King Rat (1965), and The Night of the Generals…
Theatrical release poster design by Tom Jung
Tsarist dragoons attack a peaceful demonstration
Alec Guinness as Yevgraf & Rita Tushingham as Tanya
The opening and closing scenes were filmed on location at the Aldeadávila Dam between Spain and Portugal.