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Kenneth Charles BranaghBirth Date :
December 10, 1960Birth Place :
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UKSpouse :
Emma Thompson (Aug 20, 1989 - Oct, 1995), Lindsay Brunnock (since May 24, 2003)Claim to fame :
As Henry V in "Henry V " (1989)
'Mad Men' Nabbed BAFTA TV Awards in London
April 27, 2009 01:04:06London's Royal Festival Hall hosted the BAFTA TV awards on Sunday, April 26. Coming out triumphant at the event for the international category is "Mad Men". The show about advertising agents that airs on BBC Four beats other contenders such as "Dexter", "The Daily Show with John Stewart" and "The Wire".
Honoring the work of British televisions, it also granted the winning of police series "Wallander" for Drama Series and "Criminal Justice" for Drama Serial. Kenneth Branagh on behalf of "Wallander" accepted the award, saying "We're absolutely thrilled. For a series first time out to get this recognition is beyond our wildest dreams."
Kenneth Branagh Thinking Ahead on How 'Thor' Fits to 'Iron Man 2'
March 19, 2009 03:03:10While speculations surrounding "Thor" casting are still running wild, director Kenneth Branagh reportedly gears up to prove fans he is ready to deliver the superhero film which is interrelated to other Marvel's films, including "Iron Man 2" and "The Avengers". Revealing the matter to MTV was Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada.
"He was really, really loving the interconnectivity between all of these characters and even thinking ahead as to how does 'Thor' interrelate with the 'Iron Man' movies," Quesada talked about Branagh. "How will he interrelate with the Avengers movies, and how do we set these things up."
It's Official, 'Thor' Director Is Kenneth Branagh
February 25, 2009 01:02:53"Valkyrie" actor Kenneth Branagh has secured his place as the director of "Thor". Marvel.com reported that Marvel Studios have officially picked the "As You Like It" director to take on the feature film installment of the blonde-tressed and hammer-wielding hero by serving as its helmer.
Branagh will be filling the void left by director Matthew Vaughn, who was earlier attached to direct the adaptation, but dropped out when his contract ended. Beside being picked up as the director, the Professor Gilderoy Lockhart of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" has also been rumored to have an acting part in the movie, with the possibility of him portraying the titular character. No words have been shared on the matter by the studio though.
Kenneth Branagh Expected to Direct 'Thor'
September 29, 2008 03:09:28With several names coming out attached as the helmer of "Thor", Kenneth Branagh becomes the last one mentioned. The Northern Irish director and actor who was catapulted to success through the 1989 "Henry V", is said to be in talks to helm the Marvel Comics adaptation of "Thor".
The news comes from Variety that reported Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige picks Branagh as the director. This has been considered as an odd choice for Branagh has not helmed any action movie in more than a decade although he did earn two Oscar nominations for "Henry V". No other details have been shared except that the movie is aimed to be released on June 4, 2010.
Sleuth Toronto Premiere Joined by Cast and Director
September 12, 2007 03:09:49
Screened on the same day as "Atonement", thriller mystery "Sleuth" also got its North American premiere held on Monday, September 10, 2007 as part of the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival's Gala Presentation program.
Taking place at Roy Thompson Hall, the premiere was marked with the attendance of the two leading actors Michael Caine and Jude Law as well as that of director Kenneth Branagh.
Kenneth Branagh Confirmed for "Valkyrie"
May 23, 2007 10:05:42
Supporting tidbit made by LatinoReview.com earlier this month about the cast addition for "Valkyrie", Variety has revealed that Kenneth Branagh is indeed joining Tom Cruise to star in the project, Bryan Singer's WWII thriller set up at United Artists.
Based on true story, the picture centers on real-life Nazi officer Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg who, along with several others, carried out the famous assassination attempt on Hitler in July 1944. Branagh is said to portray a German general who mentors Cruise's character and hatches the military coup plan.
Five More for "Valkyrie"?
May 10, 2007 09:05:40
Since being unveiled back in March, up to this moment there is no sign of "Valkyrie" filmmakers taking names into its cast apart from Tom Cruise. However, word is circulating now that the project has enticed five more actors to join in.
According to LatinoReview.com, the likes of Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Kenneth Branagh, Stephen Fry, and Patrick Wilson are all "in discussions" to take starring slot in the flick, a fact-based World War II thriller of United Artists production.
Kenneth Branagh Spying on "Sleuth"
September 08, 2006 09:09:41
This time Kenneth Branagh is going to do a remake. Variety has learned that the British filmmaker has been tapped to direct "Sleuth", a new version of the 1972 drama film which was based on the Anthony Shaffer's play.
Financed by Castle Rock, pic revolves around a brilliant thriller writer and social fixture who arranges a complex revenge plan to his wife and her lover, a young hairdresser, after losing her to the man. Production of the film is scheduled to begin production in January at London's Twickenham Studios with Michael Caine also Jude Law starring and Harold Pinter adapting the script.
