Tom Conti Biography

I. Introduction

II. Early life

III. Acting career

IV. Personal life

V. Awards and nominations

VI. Philanthropy

VII. Filmography

VIII. Television

IX. Stage

X. FAQ

Topic	Answer
1. Tom Conti	Tom Conti is a British actor.
2. Actor	Conti has starred in films such as “The Duellists”, “The Thief of Baghdad”, and “The Man Who Loved Women”.
3. British actor	Conti was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and has dual British and American citizenship.
4. Theatre	Conti has starred in many stage productions, including “Waiting for Godot”, “The Homecoming”, and “The Importance of Being Earnest”.
5. Film	Conti has directed and produced several films, including “The Browning Version”, “My Life So Far”, and “The Good Night”.

II. Early life

Tom Conti was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 22, 1941. His father was a doctor and his mother was a nurse. He has two brothers and a sister. Conti attended the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, where he studied acting.

III. Acting career

Tom Conti’s acting career has spanned over five decades and includes work in theatre, film, and television. He is best known for his roles in the films “The Honorary Consul” (1983), “Rambo III” (1988), and “Quills” (2000), and for his Tony Award-winning performance in the play “Relatively Speaking” (1967).

Conti made his stage debut in 1962 in the play “The Lover”. He went on to appear in a number of other plays, including “The Homecoming” (1965), “Relatively Speaking” (1967), and “The Philanthropist” (1970). He won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his performance in “Relatively Speaking”.

Conti made his film debut in the 1967 film “The Whisperers”. He went on to appear in a number of other films, including “The Honorary Consul” (1983), “Rambo III” (1988), “Quills” (2000), and “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006). He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in “Quills”.

Conti has also had a successful career in television. He has appeared in a number of television films and miniseries, including “The Bourne Identity” (1988), “The Murder of Mary Phagan” (1988), and “The Kennedys” (2011). He has also starred in the television series “The Prisoner of Zenda” (1979), “The Man Who Came to Dinner” (1982), and “The Larry Sanders Show” (1992-1998).

Conti has received numerous awards and nominations for his work in theatre, film, and television. He has won a Tony Award, an Academy Award nomination, and two Golden Globe nominations. He has also been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

IV. Personal life

Conti has been married to actress Kara Beckinsale since 1982. They have two children, a son, Tom, and a daughter, Lily. Conti has also been in a relationship with actress Rachel Roberts, with whom he has a daughter, Kate.

Conti is a supporter of the Labour Party and has campaigned for the party in the past. He is also a patron of the charity Oxfam.

Conti is an avid golfer and has played in several charity tournaments. He is also a fan of Manchester United Football Club.

V. Awards and nominations

Tom Conti has received numerous awards and nominations for his work as an actor, including:

* Academy Award for Best Actor (1983, for Reuben, Reuben)
* BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (1983, for Reuben, Reuben)
* Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama (1983, for Reuben, Reuben)
* Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play (1975, for The Man of La Mancha)
* Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play (1975, for The Man of La Mancha)
* Olivier Award for Best Actor (1981, for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?)
* Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Actor (1981, for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?)

He has also been nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Laurence Olivier Award.

VI. Philanthropy

Tom Conti is a passionate advocate for human rights and has been involved in a number of charitable organizations. He is a patron of the International Rescue Committee, which provides humanitarian assistance to refugees and displaced people around the world. He is also a patron of the British Red Cross and the Save the Children Fund.

In 2005, Conti was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to drama and charity.

In 2015, Conti was awarded the Freedom of the City of London for his services to drama and charity.

In 2017, Conti was awarded the Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) for his services to drama and education.

Filmography

Tom Conti’s filmography includes over 50 films, including:

The Duellists (1977)
The Man Who Loved Women (1983)
Reversal of Fortune (1990)
The Browning Version (1994)
The Luzhin Defence (2000)
The Son’s Room (2001)
The Hoax (2006)
The Last Station (2009)
The Railway Man (2013)
The Lady in the Van (2015)
The Last Bus (2016)

VIII. Television

Tom Conti has appeared in a number of television shows, including:

“The Sweeney” (1975)
“The Professionals” (1977)
“Brideshead Revisited” (1981)
“The Jewel in the Crown” (1984)
“The Singing Detective” (1986)
“House” (2005)
“Law & Order: Criminal Intent” (2006)
“The Good Wife” (2014)
“The Good Fight” (2017)

IX. Stage

Tom Conti has had a long and successful career on the stage. He has appeared in a wide variety of plays, including classics such as Hamlet and A Streetcar Named Desire, as well as more contemporary works such as The Homecoming and The Glass Menagerie. He has also starred in several musicals, including Cabaret and Company.

Conti’s stage work has earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his performance in The Homecoming in 1967. He has also been nominated for Tony Awards for his performances in A Streetcar Named Desire (1973), The Glass Menagerie (1983), and Cabaret (1998).

Conti has also directed several plays, including The Homecoming (1973), A Streetcar Named Desire (1983), and The Glass Menagerie (1987).