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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.
IMDb profile of Derek Jacobi, a preeminent British classical actor who has starred in theatre, film and TV. Learn about his life, career, roles, awards and trivia.
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Learn about the life and career of Derek Jacobi, a preeminent British classical actor who has won awards for his stage and screen roles. From his debut as a child to his recent work with Kenneth Branagh, discover his achievements and influences.
- October 22, 1938
Jacobi in London, 2009. Derek Jacobi is an English actor of the stage and screen.
YearTitleRole19651968Paul1970Andrei Prozorov1973CaronJun 20, 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.
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Feb 20, 2021 · Derek Jacobi has opened up about the incredible moment he came out as gay to his mother decades ago. Jacobi, 82, told The Telegraph that he knew he was gay from an early age, and he eventually worked up the courage to tell his mother that he was attracted to men while he was a student in Cambridge.
May 2, 2023 · Anne Reid presents the Lifetime Achievement award to Sir Derek Jacobi at the Olivier Awards 2023 with Mastercard. Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of...
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