Corin Redgrave
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Corin Redgrave 🇬🇧

Corin William Redgrave
Actor, Political Activist, Human Rights Defender
Born Jul 16, 1939 🇬🇧 London, Great Britain
Passed Away Apr 06, 2010 London, United Kingdom
Lifespan 70 years old
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"If we abandon the protection of human rights for our enemies, we destroy freedom for ourselves."

Archival Overview

Eminent British actor and passionate political campaigner who combined an Olivier Award-winning stage career with tireless advocacy for civil liberties and against torture.

Biographical Record

Corin William Redgrave was educated at King's College, Cambridge, and made his stage debut at the Royal Court Theatre in 1961. He worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre, appearing on screen in 'A Man for All Seasons' (1966), 'In the Name of the Father' (1993), and 'Four Weddings and a Funeral'.

Alongside his sister Vanessa, Redgrave was a committed socialist and civil rights crusader. In 2004, he co-founded the Peace and Progress Party and campaigned vigorously against indefinite detention at Guantanamo Bay and the extradition of terror suspects without trial.

Key Life Milestones

1993

In the Name of the Father

Delivered a chilling dramatic performance as Inspector Robert Dixon in Jim Sheridan's acclaimed courtroom drama.

1998

Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor

Won the Olivier Award for his tour-de-force stage portrayal of Boss Mangan in George Bernard Shaw's Heartbreak House.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Highgate Cemetery
London, United Kingdom
GPS: 51.5666, -0.1474
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