- Recent Role:
- Old Martin Chuzzlewit / Anthony Chuzzlewit on Masterpiece Theatre
- Gender:
- Male
- Born:
- 1-21-1922
- Died:
-
3-19-2008
(Leukemia)
- Birthplace:
- Birmingham, England
- Birth Name:
- David Paul Scofield
- AKA:
- David Scofield
He began his stage career in 1940 and was soon being compared to Lawrence Olivier. He has starred in more than 80 stage roles throughout his career.
Scofield won an Oscar for his portrayal of Sir Thomas More in the movie A Man For All Seasons in 1966. He has been made a Companion of Honour for services to drama.
