Albert Finney Dies at 82: His Life and Acclaimed Career in Pictures

01of 14Saturday Night and Sunday Morning(1960)Albert Finney in 1960’sSaturday night and Sunday Morning.Woodfall/British Lion/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockAfter attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, one of Finney’s first big roles came in the 1960 film as a disillusioned factory worker. His strong performance put him on the map as a force to be reckoned within the acting world.

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Saturday Night and Sunday Morning(1960)

Albert Finney in 1960’sSaturday night and Sunday Morning.Woodfall/British Lion/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock

After attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, one of Finney’s first big roles came in the 1960 film as a disillusioned factory worker. His strong performance put him on the map as a force to be reckoned within the acting world.

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Tom Jones(1963)

Albert Finney in 1963’sTom Jones.Woodfall/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock

03of 14Two for the Road(1967)20th Century Fox/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockAlongside Audrey Hepbrun (pictured), Finney starred in the British film that explored their charaters' marriage as they road trip to Southern France.

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Two for the Road(1967)

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Alongside Audrey Hepbrun (pictured), Finney starred in the British film that explored their charaters' marriage as they road trip to Southern France.

04of 14Scrooge(1971)Norman Gryspeerdt/Waterbury/Cinema Center/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockIn 1971, Finney claimed victory at the Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy for portraying Ebenezer Scrooge, the cold-hearted Christmas cynic.

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Scrooge(1971)

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In 1971, Finney claimed victory at the Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy for portraying Ebenezer Scrooge, the cold-hearted Christmas cynic.

05of 14Murder on the Orient Express(1974)Studio Canal/REX/ShutterstockPerhaps one of his most memorable films, Finney added another Golden Globe nomination under his belt forMurder on the Orient Express.The British mystery film told the story of Hercule Poirot (Finney) as he is tasked with investigating a murder onboard an Orient Express train.

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Murder on the Orient Express(1974)

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Perhaps one of his most memorable films, Finney added another Golden Globe nomination under his belt forMurder on the Orient Express.The British mystery film told the story of Hercule Poirot (Finney) as he is tasked with investigating a murder onboard an Orient Express train.

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Prepping forAnnie(1981)

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Annie(1982)

In the 1982 film based on the Broadway musical of the same name, Finney starred as Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, a billionaire businessman.

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Finney’s co-star, Aileen Quinn (pictured), played Annie, the orphan and adopted daughter of Finney’s character. The film snagged two Academy Award nominations.

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Shoot the Moon(1982)

Starring alongside Diane Keaton (pictured), Finney’s role as George Dunlap and the story of his deteriorating marriage earned him another Best Actor nomination at theGolden Globes. Keaton, meanwhile, received the nomination for Best Actress.

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Under the Volcano(1984)

Portraying alcoholic Geoffrey Firmin, Finney continued to receive praise for his lead roles in films. Additionally, he earned yet another Academy Award nomination.

11of 14Miller’s Crossing(1990)20th Century Fox/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockThe 1990’s brought continued success for Finney’s career, particularly inMiller’s Crossing,the neo-noir gangster film where he played an Irish mobster boss.

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Miller’s Crossing(1990)

The 1990’s brought continued success for Finney’s career, particularly inMiller’s Crossing,the neo-noir gangster film where he played an Irish mobster boss.

12of 14Erin BrockovichAlbert Finney and Julia Roberts inErin Brockovitch.Bob Marshak/Universal/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockThe biographical story of titular character Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts, pictured) earned praise from critics and multiple Award victories. Finney starred alongisde Roberts as her lawyer, Ed Masry, who was insturmental in the lawsuit against Pacific Gas & Electric Company.

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Erin Brockovich

Albert Finney and Julia Roberts inErin Brockovitch.Bob Marshak/Universal/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock

The biographical story of titular character Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts, pictured) earned praise from critics and multiple Award victories. Finney starred alongisde Roberts as her lawyer, Ed Masry, who was insturmental in the lawsuit against Pacific Gas & Electric Company.

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Big Fish(2003)

In the comedy-drama, which also starred Ewan McGregor and Jessica Lange (pictured), Finney recieved the Best Supporting Actor nomination for the 61stGolden Globes. He played Edward Bloom, whose tell tales of his young life are explored as he is on his deathbead.

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2019

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source: people.com