British Actor Paul Scofield Dead At 86

From Variety.com:

Oscar-winning British thesp Paul Scofield died Wednesday of leukemia. He was 86. His agent Rosalind Chatto confirmed the legendary actor, who won the best actor Academy award in 1967 for his portrayal of Sir Thomas More in "A Man For All Seasons," died in a hospital near his home in the south of England.

Though Scofield was more prolific on stage— Richard Burton once remarked "of the 10 greatest moments in theater, eight are Scofield's"— the thesp often sparkled when plying his trade on the bigscreen.

Aside from his role in "A Man For All Seasons" — a part he also performed on stage — Scofield drew plaudits for his perfs in Tony Richardson's "A Delicate Balance" alongside Katherine Hepburn in 1973, Kenneth Branagh's 1989 adaptation of "Henry V," Robert Redford's "Quiz Show" in 1995, and Nicolas Hytner's "The Crucible" the following year.

Among his other TV roles "Martin Chuzzlewit" and "Anna Karenina."

His performances were often marked by his rich voice and powerful presence. His narrative skills were in demand for such projects as "Animal Farm," "Genesis: The Creation and Flood," "Kurosawa" and "Robinson in Space."

Scofield is survived by his wife, actress Joy Parker, and two children.