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Sir Derek George Jacobi CBE (/ ˈ dʒ æ k ə b i /; born 22 October 1938) is an English actor. Jacobi is known for his work at the Royal National Theatre and for his film and television roles. He has received numerous accolades including a BAFTA Award , two Olivier Awards , two Primetime Emmy Awards , two Screen Actors Guild Awards , and a ...
His interest in drama began while quite young. He made his debut at age six in the local library drama group production of "The Prince and the Swineherd" in which he appeared as both the title characters. In his teens he attended Leyton County High School and eventually joined the school's drama club ("The Players of Leyton").
- Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
- October 22, 1938
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Oct 17, 2022 · Interview. ‘I’ve got a feeling I won’t be on stage again’: Derek Jacobi on age, ego, Igglepiggle and unrequited love. Ryan Gilbey. Sixty-five years after his first rave reviews, the star of I,...
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- Ryan Gilbey
His interest in drama began while quite young. He made his debut at age six in the local library drama group production of "The Prince and the Swineherd" in which he appeared as both the title characters. In his teens he attended Leyton County High School and eventually joined the school's drama club ("The Players of Leyton").
- October 22, 1938
Apr 25, 2024 · Derek Jacobi, English actor whose shy, self-effacing private demeanor belied his forceful, commanding stage presence. He was especially known for his Shakespearean roles, though he also earned praise for his film and television work. Learn more about Jacobi’s life and career.
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Nov 28, 2010 · Derek Jacobi talks candidly about young love, old friends, and why he feels ready for Shakespeare's mad monarch. Sat 27 Nov 2010 19.04 EST. F or at least a decade and a half, interviewers...
Though the esteemed actor has been buoyed by good luck in his career, you won’t find the 82-year-old resting on his laurels. As he stars in a new episode of Inside No 9, Jacobi talks to Ed ...
