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Derek Jacobi

Date of Birth: October 22, 1938 (84)

Birth Place: London, ENGLAND

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Derek Jacobi STAGE CREDITS

[TV]
MASTERPIECE on PBS Drama, 2019
Bishop

[West End]
Kenneth Branagh West End Revival, 2016
Juliet

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2000
Ivan Petrovich Voinitsky

[Broadway]
1987
Alan Turing

[Broadway]
1984
Cyrano de Bergerac

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1984
Signior Benedick of Padua

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Semyon Semyonovich Podsekalnikov


Derek Jacobi Movies

[1968]Interlude Paul

[1970]Three Sisters Andrei

[1973]The Day of the Jackal Caron

[1974]The Odessa File Klaus Wenzer

[1974]Blueblood Gregory

[1978]The Medusa Touch Moulton - John's Publisher

[1979]The Human Factor Arthur Davis

[1980]The Man Who Went Up in Smoke Martin Beck

[1981]Charlotte Daberlohn

[1982]The Secret of NIMH Nicodemus

[1987]Little Dorrit Arthur Clennam

[1989]Henry V Chorus

[1990]The Fool Mr. Frederick, Sir John

[1991]Dead Again Franklyn Madson

[1996]Hamlet Claudius

[1998]Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon Francis Bacon

[1998]Basil Father Frederick

[1999]Molokai Father Leonor Fousnel

[2000]Gladiator Gracchus

[2000]Up at the Villa Lucky Leadbetter

[2001]On Wings of Fire Narrator

[2001]The Body Father Lavelle

[2001]Gosford Park Probert

[2001]The Children's Midsummer Night's Dream Theseus

[2001]Revelation Librarian

[2002]Two Men Went to War Major Merton

[2002]Revengers Tragedy Duke

[2004]Strings Nezo

[2004]Cloud Cuckoo Land Victor

[2005]Bye Bye Blackbird Lord Dempsey

[2005]Nanny McPhee Mr Wheen

[2006]Underworld: Evolution Corvinus Sir Derek Jacobi

[2007]Anastezsi Balzer

[2007]The Golden Compass Magisterial Emissary

[2007]Guantanamero Guido, Commander

[2008]A Bunch of Amateurs Nigel Dewberry

[2008]Adam Resurrected Dr. Nathan Gross

[2009]Endgame Rudolph Agnew

[2009]Morris: A Life with Bells On Quentin Neely

[2010]The King's Speech Archbishop Cosmo Lang

[2010]Hereafter Derek Jacobi

[2011]Ironclad Baron Reginald de Cornhill

[2011]National Theatre Live: King Lear King Lear

[2011]My Week with Marilyn Sir Owen Morshead

[2011]Anonymous Prologue

[2011]There Be Dragons Honorio Soto

[2012]Jail Caesar Sulla

[2014]Effie Gray Travers Twiss

[2014]Grace of Monaco Count Fernando D Aillieres Sir Derek Jacobi

[2015]Cinderella King

[2016]Branagh Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet Mercutio

[2016]The History of Love Léo Gursky

[2016]The Bed-Sitting Room Lord Fortnum

[2017]Murder on the Orient Express Edward Henry Mterman

[2017]Stratton Ross

[2018]Tomb Raider Mr. Yaffe

[2019]Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans Claudius

[2019]Tolkien Professor Wright

[2019]The Warrior Queen of Jhansi Lord Palmerston

[2020]The Host Dr. Hobson

[2020]Say Your Prayers Father Enoch

[2020]Come Away Mr Brown

[2021]A Bird Flew In David

[2021]Romeo & Juliet Narrator

[2022]Allelujah Ambrose


Derek Jacobi TV Shows

Good Omens Metatron

Inside No. 9 Webster, Dennis Fulcher

Last Tango in Halifax Alan

Mist: Sheepdog Tales Narrator, Lord Henry

Mystery!: Cadfael Brother Cadfael

Tales of the Unexpected The Stranger, Drioli

Vicious Stuart Bixby

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Derek Jacobi News

Over £70,000 Raised At The Acting For Others West End Flea Market

Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced that more than £70,000 was raised at their most successful West End Flea Market to date, held on Saturday 20 May at St Paul's Church in Covent Garden, with thousands of people enjoying the fun!

Interview: Ken Ludwig Talks Passion for Playwrighting & His Plays Around the World

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with playwright Ken Ludwig, as he discusses his incredible career, productions of Murder on the Orient Express, Crazy For You, and much more.

Sir Derek Jacobi: High Ticket Prices Make Theatre 'Elitist'

Sir Derek Jacobi has criticised the cost of ticket prices for theatre, saying that their exorbitance is making it an “elitist” pursuit. Theatre, he argued, should be open to all and “part of our blood and bones” instead.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater Marks Shakespeare's Birthday This Month

As the world commemorates William Shakespeare's 459th birthday this April, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will celebrate the Bard with multiple events throughout the month. The Theater will honor the legacy of Founding Artistic Director Barbara Gaines with the Spirit of Shakespeare Award, which will be presented at a fundraising event at the Theater's home on Navy Pier on Monday, April 24, 2023.

Photos: First Look at the Olivier Awards 2023 Winners

The winners have been unveiled for this year’s Olivier Awards with Mastercard, British theatre’s biggest night, which took place on Sunday 2 April at the Royal Albert Hall in London, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Check out the photos of the winners here.

Olivier Awards 2023: See All Award Winners!

The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, was celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall on 2 April. Hosted by renowned stage and screen actor Hannah Waddingham, a three-time Olivier Award nominee herself, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre, and are Britain's most prestigious stage honours. Here are this year's award winners!

The 2023 Olivier Award Nominations Are Announced

The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, celebrates the brightest and best of London's world-leading theatre industry with a starry ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 2 April. Check out a full list of nominations!

Dame Arlene Phillips and Actor Sir Derek Jacobi Special and Lifetime Achievement Award at the Olivier Awards

Two individuals have been honoured in the 'Special Awards' category of the Olivier Awards with Mastercard 2023, recognising their outstanding contributions to the theatre industry.

Wake Up With BWW 2/3: First Look at CAMELOT and SUNSET BOULEVARD, and More!

Top stories include a first look at Camelot, as well as Sunset Boulevard at the Kennedy Center. Plus, new casting has been announced for Leopoldstadt, and more!

Rebel Wilson, Dan Fogler, Ledisi & More Join ROMEO & JULIET Pop Musical Movie

Rebel Wilson, Clara Rugaard, Jamie Ward, Rupert Everett, Jason Isaacs and Derek Jacobi will star in Timothy Scott Bogart’s new Romeo & Juliet pop musical movie. The cast will also include Tony Award-winner Dan Fogler, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Rupert Graves, and Grammy Award-winners Tayla Parx and Ledisi.

National Youth Theatre Announce Free Auditions Around The Country Next Month

The National Youth Theatre (NYT) has announced free auditions around the country in Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, London and Manchester this February. Young people will also be able to audition online using the National Youth Theatre Hub.

Over £75,000 Has Been Raised For Acting For Others at This Year's ONE NIGHT ONLY at The Ivy, West Street

Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced that over £75,000 has been raised at this year's One Night Only that returned to The Ivy, West Street on Sunday 4 December for the first time following the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Full Cast Announced For ORLANDO at the Garrick Theatre

The full company has been announced for Orlando – joining Emma Corrin, in the title role, are Deborah Findlay (Mrs Grimsditch), Jessica Alade (Virginia, Drunken Tory), Debra Baker (Virginia, Favilla, The Captain), Akuc Bol (Virginia, Euphrosyne, Prue), Lucy Briers (Virginia, Queen Elizabeth, Officer), Richard Cant (Virginia, Harriet, Kitty), Melissa Lowe (Virginia, Drunken Tory), Jodie McNee (Virginia, Marmaduke), Oliver Wickham (Virginia, Clorinda), and Millicent Wong (Virginia, Sasha, Nell).

Dates and Venue Announced for ORLANDO Starring Emma Corrin

The Michael Grandage Company announced that their production of Orlando opens at the Garrick Theatre on 5 December 2022, with previews from 25 November, and runs until 25 February 2023. 

Shipwreck Productions Presents LATE NIGHT FISH 

Following their initial success at the Worcestershire Theatre Festival 2020 and 2021, Shipwreck Productions will present, for the first time professionally, their debut, award-winning, two-hander, one act, tragicomedy 'Late Night Fish'. 

Michael Grandage Will Direct Emma Corrin in Neil Bartlett's New Version of Virginia Woolf's Novel ORLANDO

The Michael Grandage Company has announced that Emma Corrin will return to the London stage as the title role in Orlando, from the novel by Virginia Woolf in a new version by Neil Bartlett. Michael Grandage directs, reuniting him with Corrin, following their recent collaboration on the feature film My Policeman for Amazon.

Chip Zien & Sierra Boggess Will Lead The Cast of Barry Manilow Musical HARMONY At Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene today announced that musical theatre icons Chip Zien and Sierra Boggess will lead the cast of the acclaimed musical Harmony by the legendary Barry Manilow and his longtime collaborator Bruce Sussman in March 2022. At the helm will be

National Youth Theatre Announce Free Audition Workshops Around The UK

The National Youth Theatre (NYT) has announced Audition Open Days around the UK - a free workshop giving young people audition advice and introducing them to the NYT ethos and the world of theatre making.

United Solo Special Event Celebrates Return To Their Audience

In celebration of United Solo Theatre Festival's return to its resident stage/home at Theatre Row in New York's theatre district, Omar Sangare, the Festival's founder and artistic director, joined forces with actor and singer Wendy-Lane Bailey to create “Five Minutes: Snapshots in Time”. The solo piece premieres Sunday, November 14th at 7:00 PM.

WEST SIDE STORY, YENTL & More Join BroadwayHD October Slate

Discover the magic of movie musicals this month as BroadwayHD delivers an unforgettable lineup of some of the most beloved and well-known productions in history. Starting October 1, West Side Story will make its way to the platform along with Academy Award-winning musical, along with Academy Award-winning film Yentl, starring Barbra Streisand. 

Derek Jacobi FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Derek Jacobi has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

Derek Jacobi has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

Derek Jacobi's first West End show was Romeo and Juliet which opened in 2016

Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for King Lear , Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Twelfth Night , Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Don Carlos , Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Uncle Vanya , Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Uncle Vanya , Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Breaking The Code , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Breaking the Code , Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Breaking the Code , Actor of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Breaking The Code , Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Cyrano de Bergerac , Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Much Ado About Nothing , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Much Ado About Nothing , Actor of the Year in a Revival (Olivier Awards) for Cyrano De Bergerac , Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Suicide Actor of the Year in a Revival (Olivier Awards) for Ivanov and Actor of the Year in a Revival (Olivier Awards) for Hamlet .

Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Twelfth Night, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Uncle Vanya, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Uncle Vanya , Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Breaking The Code Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Much Ado About Nothingand Actor of the Year in a Revival (Olivier Awards) for Cyrano De Bergerac.

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