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Profile of Ralph Fiennes, the Figure of Voldemort in 'HARRY POTTER' to Cardinal Lawrence in 'CONCLAVE' Nominated for Best Actor at the 2025 Oscars

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Profile of Ralph Fiennes, the Figure of Voldemort in 'HARRY POTTER' to Cardinal Lawrence in 'CONCLAVE' Nominated for Best Actor at the 2025 Oscars Ralph Fiennes nominated

Kapanlagi.com - At the 2025 Oscars, Ralph Fiennes has received a nomination in the "Best Actor" category. Although he was defeated by Adrien Brody from the film THE BRUTALIST released the same year, this achievement is a point of pride for his role in CONCLAVE.

The name Ralph Fiennes is already familiar to Hollywood film lovers. The actor, born on December 22, 1962, has played the character Voldemort in the HARRY POTTER film series and M in several James Bond films.

1. Who is Ralph Fiennes?

Ralph Nathaniel Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, or more commonly known as Ralph Fiennes, is one of the veteran actors still active in the Hollywood film industry. He was born as the first child of a photographer and a novelist, Mark Fiennes and Jennifer Anne Mary Alleyne (Lash).

Currently, Ralph Fiennes is widely discussed for his role as Cardinal Lawrence in the film CONCLAVE (2024). His latest project titled 28 YEARS LATER is also set to be released in 2025 and is highly anticipated by fans of the zombie universe.

2. The Ups and Downs of Ralph Fiennes' Career as an Actor

Ralph Fiennes began his career as an actor on the stage of drama performances. He studied the world of acting well by joining the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. It was from there that Ralph Fiennes gained recognition as a renowned interpreter of Shakespeare's works.

EMILY BRONTE'S WUTHERING HEIGHTS (1992) is the title of Ralph Fiennes' debut film. In this film, he played the role of Heathcliff. A year later, Ralph Fiennes was trusted to appear in the films THE BABY OF MACON (1993) and SCHINDLER'S LIST (1993). His role in SCHINDLER'S LIST earned him a nomination for "Best Supporting Actor" at the 1994 Oscars.

In 1996, Ralph Fiennes' name was once again nominated at the Academy Awards (Oscars). He was nominated for "Best Actor" for his appearance in the film THE ENGLISH PATIENT (1996). Unfortunately, Ralph Fiennes' fate ended up like in 2025: He failed to win his category.

Despite repeatedly failing to win at the Oscars, Ralph Fiennes has still achieved many accomplishments through other award shows. Recently, he successfully brought home the "Best Actor" trophy from the AACTA International Awards for his role in CONCLAVE.

3. Some 'Notable' Films by Ralph Fiennes

Many notable film titles have starred Ralph Fiennes. One of the films that skyrocketed his popularity is HARRY POTTER. He portrayed the antagonistic character named Voldemort in several films of the HARRY POTTER series from 2005 to 2011.

Ralph Fiennes also made appearances in the James Bond series. SKYFALL (2012) was his first James Bond film. His appearance as the character M (Gareth Mallory) was last seen in the film NO TIME TO DIE (2021).

Do you remember the film THE MENU (2022) that tells the strange story of the exclusive restaurant The Hawthorne on a remote island? It turns out that the role of Chef Slowik in that film was played by Ralph Fiennes. He played a chef who serves unique dishes with various philosophies.

CONCLAVE (2024) is one of Ralph Fiennes' latest films released in cinemas around the world. This film attracts a lot of attention through the complex, mysterious storyline of the election of a new Pope assigned to Cardinal Lawrence.

4. Cardinal Lawrence's Role in CONCLAVE Receives Positive Response

The film CONCLAVE is an adaptation of a thriller novel of the same name released in 2016. In the film, there is a mix of mystery combined with religious and political values to uncover the secrets behind the election of a new Pope in the Vatican. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is the one chosen to be responsible for organizing the campaign.

Ralph Fiennes' appearance as Cardinal Lawrence in CONCLAVE has received much praise from film fans. In fact, Ralph Fiennes has even been nominated for Best Actor at the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars 2025), the most prestigious awards event in the film industry.

As of today, Ralph Fiennes has already won 6 awards for CONCLAVE. Here is a list of the awards he has received.

  • (2024) Online Film Critics Society - Best Actor
  • (2024) Dallas--Fort Worth Film Critics Association - Best Actor
  • (2025) London Film Critics' Circle - Actor of The Year
  • (2025) Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Best Acting Ensemble
  • (2025) Irish Academy Awards - Best International Actor
  • (2025) AACTA International Awards - Best Actor

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