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One of British cinema's most celebrated leading men of the time, Finch won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role five times, and won a posthumous Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of crazed television anchorman Howard Beale in the 1976 film Network.
Peter Finch. Actor: Network. Despite being one of the finest actors of his generation, Peter Finch will be remembered as much for his reputation as a hard-drinking, hell-raising womanizer as for his performances on the screen.
Jan 15, 1977 · Peter Finch, the British actor and star of the widely acclaimed recently released movie “Network,” died yesterday at a hospital in Los Angeles, after collapsing in the lobby of the Beverly Hills...
Peter Finch. Actor: Network. Despite being one of the finest actors of his generation, Peter Finch will be remembered as much for his reputation as a hard-drinking, hell-raising womanizer as for his performances on the screen.
Jul 16, 2024 · Peter Finch, English actor who was noted for his ability to portray complex characters with subtlety and warmth. He was best known for his vivid portrayal of the unbalanced television newscaster Howard Beale in Network (1976).
Jan 13, 2021 · Australian actor Peter Finch, who died on Friday night, probably of a heart attack, could win an Oscar for playing a character who suffers a heart seizure.
Frederick George Peter Ingle Finch (28 September 1916 – 14 January 1977) was an English-Australian actor. He is best remembered for his role as crazed television anchorman Howard Beale in the 1976 film Network, which earned him a posthumous Academy Award for Best Actor, his fifth Best Actor award from the BAFTA, and a Best Actor award from ...
A former vaudeville performer and popular radio actor in Australia, Peter Finch transitioned to film in his native England, where he rose from supporting actor to leading man in a number of emotionally charged dramas.
Peter Finch, a powerhouse of talent, fearlessly delved into complex characters and delivered unforgettable performances.
Academy Awards, USA. 1977 Winner Oscar. Best Actor in a Leading Role. Network. Nomination and award were posthumous. Finch became the first posthumous winner in an acting category. His widow Eletha Finch and screenwriter Paddy Chayefsky accepted the award on his behalf. 1972 Nominee Oscar. Best Actor in a Leading Role.
