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Sir Antony Sher KBE (14 June 1949 – 2 December 2021) was a British actor, writer and theatre director of South African origin. A two-time Laurence Olivier Award winner and a four-time nominee, he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1982 and toured in many roles, as well as appearing on film and television.
Dec 3, 2021 · The late actor, who died of cancer aged 72, was a master of Shakespeare and other classical roles. He overcame his insecurities as a white South African, Jewish and gay man to reveal himself on stage.
Antony Sher (1949-2021) was a South African-born British actor who won two Laurence Olivier Awards and was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire. He starred in Shakespeare in Love, Mrs. Brown, The Wolfman, and many other films and TV shows.
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Dec 3, 2021 · 3 December 2021. Getty Images. Antony Sher as King Lear. His insecurities helped him portray Shakespeare's most complex characters. Antony Sher, who has died aged 72, once believed that...
Dec 3, 2021 · Veteran actor Sir Antony Sher, known for his roles in Shakespeare and other classics, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was widely praised by fellow artists and royalty for his skill and passion on stage and screen.
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Dec 5, 2021 · Dec. 5, 2021. Antony Sher, an actor known for his masterly interpretations of Shakespeare’s great characters and for his versatility, died on Thursday at his home in Stratford-upon-Avon,...
Dec 3, 2021 · December 3, 2021 3:29pm. Antony Sher David Levenson/Getty Images) Antony Sher, one of the most acclaimed Shakespearean actors of his generation, has died, the Royal Shakespeare Company said...