Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1960-12-10
- Born Place: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Also Known As:
ケネス・ブラナー, 케네스 브래너, 肯尼思·布拉纳, קנת' בראנה, کنت برانا
Kenneth Branagh
Sir Kenneth Charles Branagh, born on December 10, 1960, is a highly respected British actor, director, producer, and screenwriter renowned for his work on stage and screen, particularly his adaptations of William Shakespeare's plays. Hailing from Belfast, Northern Ireland, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and quickly established himself as a leading Shakespearean actor. Branagh's directorial debut was the critically acclaimed "Henry V" (1989), for which he received Academy Award nominations for Best Actor and Best Director. He has since directed and starred in numerous Shakespearean films, including "Much Ado About Nothing," "Othello," "Hamlet," and "Love's Labour's Lost," bringing these classic works to a wider audience.Beyond Shakespeare, Branagh has directed and acted in a diverse range of films, such as "Dead Again," "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein," "Sleuth," "Thor," "Cinderella," "Murder on the Orient Express," and "Belfast," the latter earning him an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. He has received multiple Academy Award nominations across various categories, as well as BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Emmy Awards for his work. In "The King of Kings" (2025), Branagh voices the character of Charles Dickens, who narrates the story of Jesus Christ to his son. His distinguished voice and acting prowess make him a fitting choice to portray the celebrated author in this animated film.
