Paul Scofield, March 19, age
86: Scofield, an imposing Britain-born actor, always loved theater
first and foremost, but it was his film portrayal in 1966's "A Man for All Seasons," as Sir Thomas More, that earned him both
a best actor Oscar and his place in Hollywood film history.
... more Time magazine
captured the essence of Scofield's incredible performance: "With a kind of weary
magnificence, Scofield sinks himself into the part, studiously underplays it,
and somehow displays the inner mind of a man destined for sainthood." In later
years, Scofield made rare but memorable appearances in film, including "Quiz Show" in the 1990s. Throughout his career, he worked
tirelessly on stage, including a memorable turn as Salieri in "Amadeus." Actor
Richard Burton once said, "Of the 10 greatest moments
in the theater, eight are Scofield's."
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