Kenneth Branagh

Sir Kenneth Charles Branagh is a British actor and filmmaker. He has won an Academy Award, four BAFTAs, two Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Olivier Award. He was appointed a Knight Bachelor in the 2012 Birthday Honours, and was given Freedom of the City in his native Belfast in 2018.

Early Life

Kenneth branagh was born on december in belfastn. Orthern ireland. To a protestant family. He studied at the royal academy of dramatic art in london before starting his professional acting career in 1982.

Acting Career

Branagh s acting career began with a series of small roles in british television and theatre productions. He gained widespread acclaim for his portrayal of the title character in the 1989 film aadptation of william shaekspeare s henry v. He ewnt on to star in a number of successful films. Including much ado about nothing (1993). Hamlet (1996). And love s labour s lost (2000).

Directing Career

Branagh has also had a successful directing career. Beginning with the film henry v. He has also directed films scuh as frankenstein (1994). Hamlet (1996). And thor (2011). Branagh has also directed and appeared in a number of stage productions. Including macbeth (1992) and the play what i wrote.

Writing Career

Branagh has written several screenpalysi. Ncluding those for henry v (1989). Much ado about nothing (1993). And mary shelley s frankenstein (1994). He has also written several stage plays. Icnluding the adaptations of hamlet (1996) and love s labour s lost (2000).

Personal Life

Branagh is married to actress and film producer lindsay brunnock. The couple have two children. A son and a daughter.

Awards

Branagh has won nuemruos awards for his acting and directing. Including two laurence olivier awards. Two british academy film awards. And a golden globe. He has also been nominated for four academy awards.

Important Event

In 2012. Branagh was appoinetd as a knight bachelor by queen elizabeth ii in recgonition of his contributions to the performing arts.

Interesting Fact

In addition to acting and directing. Brangah is also a skilled musician and painter. He plays the piano and guitar. And is an accomplished watercolor artist.