Derek Jacobi's biography
Derek Jacobi is 84 years old television actor born at Leytonstone. He was born on Saturday 22nd of October 1938. According to year of birth 1938 he belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 22nd of October means he is Libra. Libra sign depicts that it is all about “Balance”. It seems that their life is very balanced, however, things are way opposite as they always face unstable situations in order to balance it further.
He is citizen of United Kingdom. His primary profession is to be television actor. You can know him also as film director, autobiographer, stage actor, film actor. He is recently known as actor. He received Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a Revival Cyrano de Bergerac in 1983
Derek Jacobi's family
Derek Jacobi's spouse
He is known as Catholic priest. His spouse died on Monday 20th of August 1421. Richard Clifford was 517 years old, when this happened.
Derek Jacobi's ex spouse
Derek Jacobi's schools
We found 4 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: University of Cambridge, St John's College, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Leyton Sixth Form College.
Derek Jacobi's career
His main focus is to be television actor. You could see him also in Cyrano de Bergerac, Much Ado About Nothing, The Tenth Man, Frasier, season 8, Twelfth Night, I, Claudius and many more.
Is Derek Jacobi gay ?
He is known to be gay.
Awards and competitions
Derek Jacobi's Awards
- He received award for Laurence Olivier Award for Actor of the Year in a Revival for work Cyrano de Bergerac in 1983
- He received award for Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for work Much Ado About Nothing in 1985
- He received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for work The Tenth Man in 1989
- He received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for work Frasier, season 8 in 2001
- He received award for Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for work Twelfth Night in 2009
- He received award for British Academy Television Award for Best Actor for work I, Claudius in 1976
What Derek Jacobi has done for a first time
- Got first acting experience with the National Youth Theatre.
Derek Jacobi's quotes
- Acting is painting, not photography, but painting is just as 'real' as photography. As an actor conscious that you are in a theatre, you still have to make it look as spontaneous as if you did not know that you are being watched by 1,000 pairs of eyes.
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Derek Jacobi's body shape
Lets describe how Derek Jacobi looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.