F. Murray Abraham

Academy Award-winning actor

F. Murray Abraham - Academy Award-winning actor
Born

October 24th, 1939
86 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American actor, credited with a career spanning several decades, received critical acclaim for a performance as Salieri in 'Amadeus'. Other notable roles include characters in 'The Name of the Rose' and 'Scarface'. Accumulated a wealth of stage and film experience, earning significant accolades throughout the career.

Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'Amadeus'

Starred in 'The Name of the Rose'

Portrayed characters in 'Scarface' and 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'

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