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David Paul Scofield (21 January 1922 – 19 March 2008), better known as Paul Scofield, was an English actor of stage and screen who was known for his striking presence, distinctive voice, and for the clarity and effortless intensity of his delivery. Regarded as one of the greatest Shakespearean actors of all time, Scofield preferred the stage over film. This, and his decision to put his family first, has meant that he has never been as well known outside the United Kingdom as some other actors. Outside his homeland, Scofield is best known for his Academy and BAFTA Award- winning performance as Sir Thomas More in the 1966 film ''A Man for All Seasons''. Scofield had originally played the same part onstage at the West End and in a Tony Award-winning performance on Broadway. Actress Helen Mirren, who appeared with Scofield in the 1989 film ''When the Whales Came'', said of him, "He aspires to the soul rather than the character. He has no sense of personal ambition. He's one of our great, great actors. We're lucky to have him."〔O'Connor (2002), p. 300.〕 In 1990, actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson, who played Scofield's son in Franco Zeffirelli's ''Hamlet'', compared the experience to being "thrown into the ring with Mike Tyson". ==Early life== Paul Scofield was born in Birmingham England, the son of Mary and Edward Harry Scofield. When Scofield was a few weeks old, his family moved to Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, where his father served as the headmaster at the Hurstpierpoint Church of England School.〔Interview. Ross, Lillian and Helen. ''The Player: A Profile of An Art.'' New York, NY 1966. ISBN 978-0-87910-020-9〕 Scofield told his biographer, Garry O'Connor, that his upbringing was divided. His father was an Anglican and his mother a Roman Catholic. Baptized into his mother's faith, Scofield said, "some days we were little Protestants and, on others, we were all devout little Catholics."〔O'Connor (2002), pp. 19–20.〕 He added, "A lack of direction in spiritual matters is still with me."〔O'Connor (2002), p. 21.〕 Scofield recalls, "I was a dunce at school. But at the age of twelve I went to Varndean School at Brighton where I discovered Shakespeare. They did one of his plays every year, and I lived just for that."〔Garry O'Connor, ''Paul Scofield: An Actor for All Seasons'', p. 11.〕〔(Paul Scofield biography.'' ) Access date: 16 November 2007.〕 In 1939, Scofield left school at the age of seventeen and began training at the Croydon Repertory Theatre. Shortly after the outbreak of World War II, Scofield arrived for a physical examination and was ruled unfit for service in the British Army. He later recalled, "They found I had crossed toes. I was unable to wear boots. I was deeply ashamed."〔O'Connor (2002), p. 25.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Paul Scofield」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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