Ralph Fiennes (born 22 December 1962) is an English actor, director, and producer known for intense, precise performances across film, theatre, and television. Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he built a strong stage reputation before gaining international recognition in the early 1990s, most notably with Schindler’s List (1993), which earned him an Academy Award nomination. He followed it with acclaimed roles in films such as The English Patient (1996), for which he received another Oscar nomination, and a long run of character-driven work that has made him one of Britain’s most respected screen actors.
Fiennes is widely recognised for major franchise roles, including Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter films and Gareth Mallory (M) in the later James Bond era, while also taking on distinctive parts in films such as The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Constant Gardener, In Bruges, and The Menu. In addition to acting, he has directed features including Coriolanus (2011) and The Invisible Woman (2013). Across decades, he has remained closely associated with roles that combine authority, psychological complexity, and a distinctive vocal presence.
28 Years Later
28 Years Later was shot mainly in northern England, with Northumberland playing the central role in its visual identity.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple was shot mainly in northern England, with production returning to several of the regions used for 28 Years Later (2025).
No Time to Die
No Time to Die was primarily filmed at Pinewood Studios in the UK, with extensive shooting in Italy, Norway, Jamaica, the Faroe Islands, and Scotland.
Schindler’s List
Schindler's List was shot mainly in and around Kraków, Poland, using a combination of real historical locations, nearby stand-ins and large reconstructed sets.
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