Ralph Fienneshas appeared in a wide variety of projects that have showcased his talents over the years.
He has appeared indramas,comedies, and everything in between.
He has a history of creating deeply compelling characters who are worth investing in.
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So many of Ralph Fiennes' roles highlight his ability to delve into a character’s psyche.
Some of his movies, likeCoriolanus, demonstrate his knack for taking well-known characters and giving them new life.
In different hands, this story could have been a dark and gritty murder mystery.
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This is an example ofFiennes' ability to have fun with a character while playing him with complete earnestness.
Fiennes appears as Gareth Mallory, chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee.
Skyfallfeatures one ofFiennes' most notable performancesbecause he lends his air of authority to this beloved franchise.
As the new M., Mallory builds on Dench’s version of the character.
James Bond’s loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her.
Fiennes stars as the titular character, a man blamed for his city’s systemic problems.
Coriolanusshowcases Fiennes' ability to showcase a compelling character who was a victim of his own arrogance.
Fiennes highlights his ability to lean into the movie’s dark humor.
Fiennes' performance inThe Hurt Lockeris an essential part of the story.
While this is a smaller role,Fiennes uses his character to ask broader, uncomfortable questions about war.
The story is adapted from the memoirs ofRichard Goodwin, one of the lawyers who investigated the case.
Quiz Showis yet another example of Fiennes' ability to create a morally complex character.
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This drama dives into the scandal surrounding the popular 1950s television quiz show “Twenty-One.”
When Moses discovers the truth about his Jewish identity, he leaves Egypt while Rameses becomes pharaoh.
InThe Prince of Egypt, Fiennes proves he only needs his voice to create a memorable character.
James Bond’s loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her. When MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
Fiennes makes Rameses lovable and fun, and also deadly serious.
Fiennes understood how to make this villain so captivating by highlighting his humanity.
Conclaveshowcases Fiennes' abilityto play a strong leader who navigates the challenges of bringing strong personalities together.
As a whole, Fiennes makes the massive institution of the Vatican accessible to all through his charming performance.
Fiennes playsAmon Goth, the commandant of the camp and someone who embodied the evil of the Nazi regime.
Fiennes leans into Goth’s humanity, which makes him all the more terrifying.
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Guilt-stricken after a job gone wrong, hitman Ray and his partner await orders from their ruthless boss in Bruges, Belgium, the last place in the world Ray wants to be.
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During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work.
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Harry, Ron, and Hermione search for Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes in their effort to destroy the Dark Lord as the final battle rages on at Hogwarts.
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Following the unexpected death of the pope, Cardinal Lawrence (played by Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with overseeing the secretive conclave to elect the next pope. As the process unfolds, he uncovers a conspiracy that could shake the very foundations of the Catholic Church.
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