Simon McBurney
English actor and theater director
Born
August 25th, 1957
68 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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An English actor and theater director co-founded the theater company Complicité in 1983, known for innovative multimedia productions. Directed and performed in acclaimed adaptations of works such as 'The Master and Margarita' and 'A Disappearing Number'. Work extends to film and television, with notable appearances in 'The Theory of Everything' and 'The Last Kingdom'. Received recognition for blending physical theater with digital media, contributing to modern stagecraft.
Co-founded Complicité theater company
Directed 'The Master and Margarita'
Performed in 'The Theory of Everything'
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