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Michael Redgrave Facts
| Sign | Pisces |
| Born |
Mar 20, 1908 Bristol, England |
| Died |
Mar 21, 1985 Denham, England |
| Age | Died at 77 |
| Total Facts | 12 |
According to his daughter, Vanessa, and son Corin, Sir Michael's favourite film roles were in The Browning Version, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner and The Dambusters, (speaking at a screening to mark the centenary of his birthday, 7th February 2008 at the Barbican centre, London.).
Autobiography 1983 "In My Mind's Eye"
Father of Lynn Redgrave, Corin Redgrave, & Vanessa Redgrave
Grandfather of Carlo Gabriel Nero
Grandfather of Natasha Richardson, Joely Richardson, and Jemma Redgrave
He was a teacher at Cranleigh School, Surrey.
He was awarded Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 1959 Queen's Honours List for his services to drama.
He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1952 King's Honours List for his services to drama.
Michael Redgrave passed away only one day after his 77th birthday.
Son of Roy Redgrave, Australian silent movie legend.
Was nominated for Broadway's 1956 Tony Award as Best Actor (Dramatic) for portraying Hector on Jean Giraudoux' "Tiger at the Gates."
Was once considered for the dual role of Cervantes and Don Quixote, when the stage production of "Man of La Mancha" was undergoing preliminary rough drafts and its ultimate composer and lyricist had not yet joined the project.