Tom Courtenay

**Sir Thomas Daniel Courtenay**, better known as Tom Courtenay, is an iconic English actor born on 25th February 1937. As an alumna of the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Courtenay's acting prowess quickly became evident during the 1960s, as he stood out among the British New Wave actors. His illustrious career, which kicked off in 1960, has seen him bag numerous awards including three BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Silver Bear, and much more. He also garnered nominations for two Academy Awards, two Tony Awards, and an Emmy Award, a testament to his versatile talent. Courtenay's filmography boasts notable films like The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962), Billy Liar (1963), Doctor Zhivago (1965), and The Night of the Generals (1967) that helped establish his reputation as a leading actor. However, despite his success in films, Courtenay confesses to not enjoying film acting as much as stage performances. He has had a long-standing association with Manchester starting from his performance in The Playboy of the Western World for the Century Theatre at Manchester University. Courtenay has continually impressed his audience with a range of roles, demonstrating his prowess in both comedy and serious roles.