Ralph Fiennes

Biography: Ralph is the eldest of 6 children. His father is photographer, Mark Fiennes and his mother Jini is novelist, Jennifer Lash. He is the eldest of six children. Ralph and his brother Joseph Fiennes are actors. His sister, Martha Fiennes is a director and his sister, Sophie Fiennes is a producer. His brother Magnus Fiennes is a musician. Following his graduation from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1987, Ralph joined the Royal National Theatre. A year later, he became of member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and performed in stage productions of many Shakespeare plays.
Ralph made his film debut in 1992 with the role of Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights. He did not become well known internationally until 1993 when he played the Nazi concentration camp commander, Amon Göth, in Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List. Ralph was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for that role. In 1996, Ralph garnered another Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his role in The English Patient.
Ralph married Alex Kingston in September, 1993 and they were divorced on October 28, 1997. He has been dating Francesca Annis since 1995.
In 2004, Ralph was cast as Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The film was released in November 2005. The role earned him international recognition.… Expand