Albert Finney has died at the age of 82, a family spokesman has said. The actor was best known for his roles in Erin Brockovich, Murder On The Orient Express and Annie. A statement from his family said: “Albert Finney, aged 82, passed away peacefully after a short illness with those closest to him by his side. Albert Finney made his movie debut in 1960(Sean Dempsey/PA)“The family request privacy at this sad time.”The five-time Oscar nominee, who was born in Salford in 1936, made his movie debut with a small part in The Entertainer in 1960. Director Tony Richardson then offered Finney the lead in kitchen-sink drama Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, and period romp Tom Jones, which made him a major star.

Source: Irish Examiner February 08, 2019 14:03 UTC