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Alec McCowen (Alexander Duncan McCowen) was born on 26 May, 1925 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK, is an Actor. Discover Alec McCowen's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Alec McCowen networth?
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Alexander Duncan McCowen |
Occupation |
actor |
Age |
92 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
Born |
26 May, 1925 |
Birthday |
26 May |
Birthplace |
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK |
Date of death |
6 February, 2017 |
Died Place |
London, England, UK |
Nationality |
United Kingdom |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 92 years old group.
Alec McCowen Height, Weight & Measurements
At 92 years old, Alec McCowen height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .
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5' 10" (1.78 m) |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Alec McCowen Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Alec McCowen worth at the age of 92 years old? Alec McCowen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated
Alec McCowen's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Source of Income |
Actor |
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His last cinema appearance was in a small role in Gangs of New York (2002) for director Martin Scorsese; he had earlier appeared in Scorsese's The Age of Innocence (1993). Though his services were in demand in movies and on television, McCowen remained wedded to the stage; he regards the character of "Astrov" in Anton Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" as his favorite role.
He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1986 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to drama.
Palfrey of Westminster (1984), which ran for two seasons on British television from 1984 to 1985.
He was awarded the 1982 London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actor for his performance in "The Portage of San Cristobal of A.H.".
Had appeared in two adaptations of William Shakespeare's play "Henry V": Henry V (1979) and Henry V (1989). He played the Chorus in the former and the Bishop of Ely in the latter.
Mark's Gospel", which debuted on Broadway in 1978 and had a return engagement on the Great White Way in 1981.
"Frenzy" led to his one lead role in a major motion picture, that of Henry Pulling in George Cukor's adaptation of 'Graham Greene's Travels with My Aunt (1972). Though the film won an Oscar for Costume Design and a Best Actress nod for co-star Maggie Smith (among its total of four nominations), the movie did not advance McCowen's career. Over a decade later, he played the title role in the Thames Television series Mr.
He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1972 Queen's New Years Honours and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1986 Queen's New Years Honours for his services to drama.
Was nominated for Broadway's Tony Awards three times: as Best Actor (Dramatic) for "Hadrian VII" (1969) and for "The Philanthropist" (1971); and as Best Actor (Play) for "St. Mark's Gospel" (1979).
From 1967 to 1992, McCowen appeared nine times on Broadway, for which he garnered two Drama Desk Awards (out of four nominations) and three Tony Award nominations. One of his Tony Award nominations was for his magisterial solo performance in "St.
McCowen's one-scene role as a Cardinal in The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965) is uncredited, perhaps because of the actor's dissatisfaction with the way his already-brief role was trimmed during the editing. Essentially, the role was a single speech, a venomous diatribe against Michelangelo. It was not only shortened in the editing, it was also almost entirely played off a close-up of Charlton Heston listening to him. McCowen has always insisted that this foreshortening of his performance was done at Heston's insistence, although the two men worked again five years later in "The Hawaiians".
McCowen made his movie debut in The Cruel Sea (1953), but for his turn as Police Inspector Oxford in Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy (1972), his reputation is rooted in his stage work.
He established his reputation in classical stage roles, appearing in the ensemble of Laurence Olivier's famed duo-production of William Shakespeare's "Anthony and Cleopatra" and George Bernard Shaw's "Caesar and Cleopatra" at the 1951 Festival of Britain. McCowen transferred with the productions to New York that same year, making his Broadway debut.
After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he made his professional debut in 1942.
Alec McCowen was born Alexander Duncan McCowan on May 26, 1925 in Tunbridge Wells, England.