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Actor Born: July 17, 1946 in County Durham, England Biography:Thanks in part to "Alun Armstrong", the works of Charles Dickens enjoyed widespread exposure before television and theater audiences in the late 20th century. A longtime fan of Dickens, Armstrong performed in two highly acclaimed TV productions of Dickens: "David Copperfield" as Dan Pegotty and "Oliver Twist" as Mr. Fleming. In addition, he played the cruel schoolmaster Squeers in the Royal Shakespeare Company's stage adaptation of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. The production won four 1982 Tony Awards, including the award for Best Play, after it moved from London to New York. Armstrong also played Squeers in a 1982 TV production of Nickleby that won an Emmy and was nominated for a British Academy Award. Such is Armstrong's passion for Dickens that he turned down a role in a high-profile "Clint Eastwood" film to do the "David Copperfield" production. However, he has gratefully accepted... Full Biography
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