The English actor Ralph Fiennes has a net worth of $50 million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Ralph Fiennes was born in Ipswich, UK, on December 22, 1962. He is the oldest of Jennifer Lash and Mark Fiennes' six children. His siblings are conservationist Jacob Fiennes, composer Magnus Fiennes, composer Sophie Fiennes, director Martha Fiennes, and actor Joseph Fiennes. Fiennes completed his education at Bishop Wordsworth School and attended Chelsea College of Art. He pursued a career in painting before deciding that acting was his true passion. After that, he received training from 1983 to 1985 at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Ralph Fiennes is perhaps renowned for portraying infamous villains like the evil Nazi Amon Goth in "Schindler's List" and Voldemort in the "Harry Potter" films. Fiennes has also been featured in films such as "The Menu," "The Grand Budapest Hotel," "Quiz Show," and "The English Patient." He was honored with a Tony Award for his portrayal of Prince Hamlet in the 1995 Broadway production of Shakespeare's "Hamlet." He has also won a BAFTA Award and has been nominated for three Academy Awards, an Emmy Award, and seven Golden Globes.
Ralph Fiennes’ early life & career
Ralph's acting career started on stage, where he gained fame with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He first appeared on screen in a 1992 adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" with Juliette Binoche. He had a career breakthrough when he was cast in the film "The Baby of Macon.” Even though the movie caused controversy, it nevertheless brought him exposure. He rose to international fame later that year when he played Amon Goth in Steven Speilberg's "Schindler's List." Fiennes received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars for his performance. Although he didn't receive the prize, his performance earned him a BAFTA Award. On AFI's selection of the greatest 50 movie villains, his portrayal of Goth came in at number 15. For his role opposite Kristin Scott-Thomas in the epic World War II romance "The English Patient," Fiennes received a 1996 Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.
In the "Harry Potter" film series, Ralph initially starred as Lord Voldemort in the 2005 film "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." His portrayal of the character brought him worldwide fame. He played the same character in the rest of the Harry Potter movies.
FAQs about Ralph Fiennes
Ralph Fiennes received almost £24 million for playing Lord Voldemort in four of the franchise's movies.
Ralph Fiennes was nominated for three Academy Awards (Oscar) but he didn’t win one.
At first, Fiennes was uncertain about playing Voldemort because he didn't like the first and second Harry Potter films.