Tom Courtenay

Tom Courtenay

  • Born: 1937-2-25
  • Birthplace: United Kingdom, England, Humberside, Hull
  • Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
  • Profession: actor
  • Nationality: U.K
  • Representative Works: Forty-five years
  • Tom Courtenay (Tom Courtenay), born on February 25, 1937 in Humberside, England, is an actor.
    In 2000, Courtenay was awarded the title of jazz in recognition of his continuous contribution to the screen and stage. In 2015, with " Forty-Five Years ", he won the best actor at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival .

    Early Experience

    From a working-class family   , he was encouraged to engage in acting in high school. After that, he entered University College London to study English and soon received training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
    Extended Reading
    • Dana 2022-07-07 11:03:40

      Weibo Body Film Review - "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner"

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    • Jacklyn 2022-07-07 17:32:03

      I do not want to go out

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    The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner quotes

    • Colin Smith: Share and share alike. All for one and one for all, united we stand, divided we fall.

      Mike: You're a bloody poet, aren't you.

    • Ruxton Towers Reformatory governor: What's your name?

      Colin Smith: Smith.

      Chief Borstal Officer: Say "sir" when you answer the Governor.

      Colin Smith: [insolently] Sir Smith.

      Ruxton Towers Reformatory governor: That won't get you far here, lad.