F. Murray Abraham
Academy Award-winning actor
Born
October 24th, 1939
85 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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