08.02.2019
Hollywood rouwt om overleden acteerlegende Albert Finney
Albert Finney is op 82-jarige leeftijd overleden. De Britse acteur kreeg Oscarnominaties voor zijn vertolkingen in Tom Jones, Murder on the Orient Express, The Dresser, Under the Volcano en Erin Brockovich, maar wist geen enkele keer te winnen. Het ridderschap liet hij dan weer bewust aan zich voorbijgaan.
Finney was ook te zien in onder meer de Coens’ Millers Crossing, Tim Burtons Big Fish en twee afleveringen van de Bourne-franchise. Zijn laatste filmrol was die van de jachtopziener Kincade in de James Bond-prent Skyfall.
Bond-acteur Daniel Craig reageerde bedroefd en zei dat de wereld een groot acteur armer is. “Waar hij ook is, ik hoop dat er paarden en goed gezelschap zijn,” zei hij.
Skyfall-regisseur Sam Mendes voegde eraan toe: Hij was briljant, knap, had een groot hart en hield van het leven. We zullen hem missen.”
Ook Bourne-filmer Paul Greengrass bracht hulde aan Finney en zei: “Hij had een aanstekelijk gevoel voor humor en bracht het elke ochtend mee naar de set. Hij hield van de filmwereld en wij beminden en aanbeden hem.”
Op Twitter rouwden onder meer regisseurs Edgar Wright, Christopher McQuarrie, Ava DuVernay en acteurs John Cleese, Rufus Sewell en Stephen Merchant.
"Whatever people say I am, that's what I'm not." RIP Albert Finney, the original Angry Young Man, thanks for 'Saturday Night, Sunday Morning', 'Miller’s Crossing', 'Two For The Road', 'Gumshoe', 'The Dresser', 'Before The Devil Knows You’re Dead', 'Tom Jones' & so many others… pic.twitter.com/TKGJYKcK8Z
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) February 8, 2019
Remember the great Albert Finney tonight by watching Miller’s Crossing and Under the Volcano – two vastly different performances that showcase his unique ability to combine power with powerlessness.
(And he was an artist with a Thompson.)
— Christopher McQuarrie (@chrismcquarrie) February 8, 2019
I remember seeing SHOOT THE MOON with my Aunt Denise when I was about 10 years old. And then seeing ANNIE a few weeks later with my Mom. Then putting together that the father in both was the same man and thinking – wow, that’s what acting means. Thank you, Albert Finney. ?? pic.twitter.com/QyXOY0rKSO
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) February 8, 2019
Albert Finney is gone…
The Best.
But more than our greatest actor…
What the Germans call "Ein Mensch"
— John Cleese (@JohnCleese) February 8, 2019
Very sad to hear about Albert Finney. I had the enormous privilege of working with him early on. Apart from being effortlessly great he was also a great all round example of how to behave. https://t.co/mZXeqmWrqJ
— Rufus Sewell (@FredrikSewell) February 8, 2019
“Don’t let the bastards grind ya down” #RIP pic.twitter.com/OVPesMbglG
— Stephen Merchant (@StephenMerchant) February 8, 2019
Albert Finney was a damn fine actor. No nonsense. Straight to the point. He made it seem effortless, even when you knew it wasn't. From all accounts, he lived the same way and was a great friend. A Tough loss. My thoughts are with his family.
— Colin Hanks (@ColinHanks) February 8, 2019
Rest in peace dear Albert Finney ???
— Rosanna Arquette (@RoArquette) February 8, 2019
Saddened to hear of the passing of the great #AlbertFinney – a truly wonderful performer whom I greatly admired from an early age. Our condolences to his family and friends. RIP pic.twitter.com/jKvcGsiFUE
— Cary Elwes (@Cary_Elwes) February 8, 2019
One of the true great. Both on stage and screen. A powerhouse of an actor. A real hero of mine. RIP Albert Finney https://t.co/FuSu6948tS
— David Morrissey (@davemorrissey64) February 8, 2019
Bron: The Guardian, BBC