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Frank Langella
Birth at
1 January 1938
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The famous American actor of theater and cinema, three-time winner of the Tony Award, Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Frank Langella was born on January 1, 1938 in Bayonne (New Jersey). His parents were Americans with Italian roots. Frank Langela discovered his love for acting very early. Already at school, he participated in various performances of the theater circle. After receiving secondary education in 1955, he finally decided on the type of activity. 1959 marked the graduation of the university
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The famous American actor of theater and cinema, three-time winner of the Tony Award, Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Frank Langella was born on January 1, 1938 in Bayonne (New Jersey). His parents were Americans with Italian roots. Frank Langela discovered his love for acting very early. Already at school, he participated in various performances of the theater circle. After receiving secondary education in 1955, he finally decided on the type of activity. 1959 marked the graduation of the university and obtaining a bachelor's degree in art and drama.
Initially, Frank Langela received roles in theatrical performances. He made his debut as William Shakespeare in 1968. Since the 70s, he began to be offered roles in films, mainly in TV series. For his first such role, he received a Golden Globe nomination as the most promising newcomer. 1975 pleased the actor with the first Tony Award for playing in the play Seascape. This was followed by Broadway productions, which also brought him award and fame.
Despite the fact that Frank Langella preferred the theater, he spent more and more time on the set in films and television programs. In 1981, he got the lead role in the film Sherlock Holmes. In 1988, he was cast in the film And God Created Woman. The 90s brought him many roles in various films, among the most notable.
The Ninth Gate. .
"Lolita" "Eddie." In 2001, he had the chance to play in the picture.
"Sweet November" . Critics praised his work in George Clooney’s Good Night and Good Luck. The actor did not forget about television. Beginning in 2003, he was frequently invited to appear on Law & Order, and in 2005 he appeared in Secrets in the Kitchen. The world fame of Frank Langela brought the role of Richard Nixon, for which he received the third Tony award.