Actor. Born into the famed Redgrave British family of actors, his parents were Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson Redgrave, and he was the brother of Vanessa Redgrave and Lynn Redgrave. He attended Westminster School and was educated at Cambridge University before making his professional acting debut at the Royal Court Theatre in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in 1962. He gained international attention in the Broadway production of "Chips With Everything" (1963 to 1964), which led to roles in films and television beginning with his big screen debut in "Crooks in Cloisters" (1964). His other film credits include "A Man for All Seasons" (1966), "The Magus" (1968), "Oh! What a Lovely War" (1969), and "Four Weddings and a Funeral" (1994). He earned a Tony Award nomination and was recipient of the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for his performances in the Broadway production of "Not About Nightingales" (1998). In addition, he was a political activist known for his extreme views. During his later years, he had battled prostate cancer and suffered a heart attack. He was married to actress Kika Markham. His daughter Jemma Redgrave was from a previous marriage.
Actor. Born into the famed Redgrave British family of actors, his parents were Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson Redgrave, and he was the brother of Vanessa Redgrave and Lynn Redgrave. He attended Westminster School and was educated at Cambridge University before making his professional acting debut at the Royal Court Theatre in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in 1962. He gained international attention in the Broadway production of "Chips With Everything" (1963 to 1964), which led to roles in films and television beginning with his big screen debut in "Crooks in Cloisters" (1964). His other film credits include "A Man for All Seasons" (1966), "The Magus" (1968), "Oh! What a Lovely War" (1969), and "Four Weddings and a Funeral" (1994). He earned a Tony Award nomination and was recipient of the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for his performances in the Broadway production of "Not About Nightingales" (1998). In addition, he was a political activist known for his extreme views. During his later years, he had battled prostate cancer and suffered a heart attack. He was married to actress Kika Markham. His daughter Jemma Redgrave was from a previous marriage.
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