Corin Redgrave
Biography
Corin William Redgrave was an English actor and left-wing activist who was born on July 16, 1939, in Marylebone, London, England, and died on April 6, 2010. He belonged to a theatrical family as the son of Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson, the brother of Vanessa and Lynn Redgrave, and the father of Jemma Redgrave. He was married to Kika Markham from 1985 until his death. Professionally known for his acting work with 71 known credits, he also co-founded the Marxist Party with his sister Vanessa and was a prominent member of the Workers' Revolutionary Party. His film and television work includes appearances in Callan, In the Name of the Father, and Foyle's War, as well as roles in plays written by Noël Coward.
Career overview
Corin William Redgrave was an English actor born in Marylebone, London, England, on July 16, 1939. He was part of a theatrical dynasty as the only son and middle child of Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson, and the brother of actors Vanessa and Lynn Redgrave. He was also the father of Jemma Redgrave and was married to Kika Markham from 1985 until his death.
Throughout his career, Redgrave established himself in the entertainment industry with known credits numbering 71 on the Movie Database. Among his notable film and television work, he became known for appearances in projects such as Callan, In the Name of the Father, and Foyle's War. Additionally, he appeared multiple times in the plays of theatrical author Noël Coward.
Alongside his acting career, Redgrave was known as a far-left and left-wing activist. He was a prominent member of the Workers' Revolutionary Party and co-founded the Marxist Party with his sister Vanessa Redgrave. Redgrave passed away on April 6, 2010, at the age of 70.
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75 titles- The Calling (2010) as The Bishop
- Moving On (2009) as Gabe
- Glorious 39 (2009) as Oliver Page
- The Turn of the Screw (2009) as Professor
- The Relief of Belsen (2007) as Glyn Hughes
- The Girl in the Café (2005) as Prime Minister
- Shameless (2004) as Mr. Hammersley
- Enduring Love (2004) as Professor
- To Kill a King (2003) as Lord de Vere
- Spooks (2002) as David Swift
- Foyle's War (2002)
- Foyle's War (2002) as A.C.C. Rose
- Foyle's War (2002) as Asst. Commissioner Rose
- The Forsyte Saga (2002) as Old Jolyon Forsyte
- The Forsyte Saga (2002) as Old Jolyon Forsyte (voice, archive sound)
- Shackleton (2002) as Lord Curzon
- Bertie and Elizabeth (2002) as General Montgomery
- Plain Jane (2002) as Walter Davison
- Doctor Sleep (2002) as Chief Inspector Clements
- Gypsy Woman (2002) as Devine
- Sunday (2002) as Edward Heath
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Sir James Beatty
- Enigma (2001) as Admiral Trowbridge
- Escape to Life: The Erika and Klaus Mann Story (2001) as (voice)
- Honest (2000) as Duggie Ord
- The Vice (1999) as Lord Butler
- The Strange Case of Delfina Potocka (1999) as Judge
- Ultraviolet (1998) as Dr Paul Doyle / John Doe
- The Man Who Drove with Mandela (1998) as Cecil Williams - One Man Show sequence
- Trial & Retribution (1997) as Robert Rylands, QC MP
- The Ice House (1997) as D.C.I. George Walsh
- The Woman In White (1997) as Dr. Kidson
- Michael Redgrave: My Father (1997) as Self
- The Woman In White (1997) as Dr. Kidson
- Persuasion (1995) as Sir Walter Elliot
- Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret (1995) as Harry Summers
- England, My England (1995) as William of Orange
- Henry IV (1995) as Earl of Worcester
- Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) as Hamish
- Measure for Measure (1994) as Angelo
- In the Name of the Father (1993) as Robert Dixon
- Performance (1991) as Angelo
- Performance (1991) as Earl of Worcester
- The Fool (1990) as Sir Thomas Neathouse
- Eureka (1983) as Worsley
- L'Ombre sur la plage (1982)
- Excalibur (1981) as Cornwall
- The Governor (1977) as Sir George Gray
- Surreal Estate (1976) as Eric Sange
- Antony and Cleopatra (1975) as Octavius
- Between Wars (1974) as Dr. Edward Trenbow
- Right to Work March (1972)
- Von Richthofen and Brown (1971) as Major Lanoe Hawker VC
- Vacation (1971) as Gigi
- When Eight Bells Toll (1971) as Hunslett
- Rest in Peace, Uncle Fred (1970) as Richard
- Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) as Bertie Smith
- David Copperfield (1969) as James Steerforth
- Tower of London: The Innocent (1969) as Perkin Warbeck
- The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) as Capt. Featherstonhaugh
- The Girl with a Pistol (1968) as Frank Hogan
- The Magus (1968) as Captain Wimmel
- The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1968)
- Dracula (1968) as Jonathan Harker
- Omnibus (1967) as Self
- Callan (1967)
- The Deadly Affair (1967) as David
- Mystery and Imagination (1966) as Jonathan Harker
- A Man for All Seasons (1966) as William Roper (the Younger)
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Godfrey Kneller
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Kevin Walker
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Richard
- Crooks in Cloisters (1964) as Brother Lucius
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) as Spectator at Sports Day (uncredited)
- The Avengers (1961)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Corin Redgrave best known for?
Corin Redgrave is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Dog's Breakfast (2007), Shameless (2004), Spooks (2002), Foyle's War (2002).
When and where was Corin Redgrave born?
Corin Redgrave was born on July 16, 1939 in Marylebone, London, England, UK. They passed away on April 6, 2010.
How many credits does Corin Redgrave have?
Corin Redgrave has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2010.
What is Corin Redgrave's background in cinema and television?
Corin William Redgrave was an English actor and left-wing activist who was born on July 16, 1939, in Marylebone, London, England, and died on April 6, 2010. He belonged to a theatrical family as the son of Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson, the brother of Vanessa and Lynn Redgrave, and the father of Jemma Redgrave. H...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Foyle's War (2002) — aged about 62
- Foyle's War (2002) as A.C.C. Rose — aged about 62
- Foyle's War (2002) as Asst. Commissioner Rose — aged about 62
- The Forsyte Saga (2002) as Old Jolyon Forsyte — aged about 62
- The Forsyte Saga (2002) as Old Jolyon Forsyte (voice, archive sound) — aged about 62
- In the Name of the Father (1993) as Robert Dixon — aged about 53
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