Alfred Molina
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(On frequently playing foreigners) I'm very proud of the fact that I can play all these different nationalities. I've done it with varying degrees of success, but at least with the best of intentions. I think at some point you run the danger of becoming everyone's favorite foreigner.
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Birthdate :May 24, 1953
Location :London , United Kingdom
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1977
Educated at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, he started out as a busker specializing in stand-up comedy and doing odd jobs to supplement his welfare cheque, before being accepted by the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1977.1980
He has one daughter, Rachel (b. 1980) from a previous relationship. He also has 2 stepsons, from his wife Jill's first marriage.1988
Auditioned for the part of Rimmer in "Red Dwarf" .1991
Considers Not Without My Daughter and Enchanted April his favorite roles.1998
Nominated for the Tony for best actor in 1998 for "Art".1998
Was twice nominated for Broadway's Tony Award: in 1998 as Best Actor (Play) for "Art," and in 2004 as Best Actor (Musical) for portraying Tevye in a revival of "Fiddler on the Roof."2002
Was nearly cast as Al Capone in Road to Perdition .2002
He gained a good amount of weight to play the huge Diego Rivera in Frida and then slimmed down to play Dr. Octopus in Spider-Man 2 . Alfred regretted that due to his part as Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof", he again was forced to regain his bulk.2004
Was chosen to play Doc Ock after Spider-Man 2 director Sam Raimi and his wife watched Frida .