NAME:Ralph Nathaniel Twisleton-Wykeham Fiennes. (pron. Rafe Fines) DOB:22.12.1962 PLACE OF BIRTH:Ipswich, Suffolk (England) HEIGHT:5'11" MARITAL STATUS:Ralph was married to his RADA classmate, 'ER' actress Alex Kingston. But Ralph divorced her and is now dating 'Reckless' actress Francesca Annis. EDUCATION:He attended the Chelsea College of Art and design (RADA). After graduation he joined the National Theatre Company and Royal Shakespeare Company.

FAMILY:Ralph was born to parents Mark and Jini Fiennes. Mark is a farmer, who turned into a self taught photographer. His mother was a painter and a novelist who published under the name "Jennifer Lash". She sadly passed away in 1993. Ralph is the eldest of six children: Martha Maria Fiennes, Sophie Victoria Fiennes, Magnus Hubert Fiennes, Joseph Alberic Fiennes, Jacob Mark Fiennes and "Mick", who is a foster child. FAVOURITE MUSIC:Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Crowded House, David Bowie and Lou Reed. AWARDS:European Film Awards, 1999, Best Actor for his part in "Sunshine". Academy Award, and BAFTA nominations, 1997 Best Actor and Golden Globe nomination, 1997, best Actor for his part in "The English Patient". BAFTA, New York film Critics, Boston Film Critics, National Society of Film Critics Awards, 1997, best supporting Actor and Academy Award and Golden Globe Nominations, 1997, best supporting Actor for his part in "Schindlers List". Tony Award, 1995, Best Actor in Play, Drama Desk Award, 1995 for his part in the Broadway production of "Hamlet".

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