David Warner is a famous actor, famous for his characteristic roles, of which there are no less than two hundred in his piggy bank. Such a high popularity among directors and the love of the audience can easily be explained by the actor’s immense charm and talent. At 75, he continues to work actively in the theater and act in films.
Facts from the biography
D. Warner was born July 29, 1941 in Manchester (England) in the family of Dorin and Herbert Warner - Jews of Russian origin and owners of a nursing home. According to the actor himself, he had a very turbulent childhood. Parents broke up when he was a teenager, and the boy stayed with his father. Due to frequent relocations from one city to another, he had to change eight schools. As Warner David admits, at first he did not watch films in the cinema, rather it was a place where he could hide from household problems. And only after some time he became really interested in cinema and theater.
He played his first role in the school production of Macbeth. A craving for art and stage at the age of 17 brought him to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where John Hurt was one of his fellow students. The actor graduated with honors.
The film debut took place in 1963: he got a cameo role in the popular film "Tom Jones." Well, then work and suggestions fell like a cornucopia. David Warner, whose filmography includes more than 200 roles, is a great dramatic actor. The role of the villain is predominant for him. It does not matter what role he plays - the main or episodic, in any case, by his presence he will make the film better. To get acquainted with the work of the actor, we offer you a selection of five projects with his participation.
Morgan: A Suitable Case for Therapy
A dynamic comedy drama about a budding artist. His career and life as a whole are not going well. The man, almost ceasing to draw, is constantly immersed in his own world of fantasies in which the people around him appear in the images of various animals. An endless stream of revolutionary rhetoric descends on the heads of friends and wife. All of Morgan's eccentric antics eventually lead to a psychiatrist and divorce office. The film was awarded with numerous nominations and prestigious awards.
The photo is shots from the film, the character of D. Warner and his wife performed by Vanessa Redgrave.
"Omen"
The legendary American horror film, or rather, the first part of the trilogy about the accession of the Antichrist on Earth. The premiere took place in 1976 and had a very high rating and box office. The creators of the film managed to brilliantly embody the atmosphere of fear, horror and demonism on the screen. It is worth mentioning that at the premiere of a few spectators had a heart attack. The tape itself is still considered one of the most impressive in the horror genre. Warner David took part in the entire trilogy and played the role of Keith Jennings.
Mini-series "Masada"
The premiere of the historical and dramatic series took place in April 1981. This is a tape about the heroic and tragic moments of the history of the Jewish people. In the prologue, the viewer sees the fall of Jerusalem, which occurred in 70 AD, and the salvation of one of the future leaders of the resistance E. Ben Yair. The main plot revolves around the siege of the Masada by the Romans . Legionnaires will have to face not only a hot and difficult climate, but also ingenuity and a strong will for the victory of the Jewish people. David Warner on screen embodies the image of Senator Pomponius Falco. The brilliant game was awarded an Emmy Award in the nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
"Lost World"
A screen version of the novel by A.K. Doyle about an expedition to the very center of the African continent of a group of desperate adventurers, consisting of scientists, a journalist, a photographer and a local guide. In the film, D. Warner plays the role of a stubborn skeptic - Professor Summerly, who until the last moment does not believe in the existence of dinosaurs. Almost in parallel with this tape, its continuation, "Return to the Lost World", was filmed, so both paintings have absolutely identical captions.
The series "Holocaust"
The film presents the tragic story of a family of German Jews between the 30s and 40s of the last century. In parallel with the main storyline, the images and background of minor characters are revealed. The film was marked by positive reviews from critics and numerous awards in the field of cinema, including the Peabody Prize. One of the brightest stars of the project was Meryl Streep. In the television mini-series, David Warner played the role of Heydrich, for which he was nominated in the category Best Supporting Role.
The actor gained wide fame and popularity largely due to his participation in the series, including "Tales from the Crypt", the cult "Twin Peaks", "Vallander", "Doctor Who", "Babylon 5", "Mad Dogs", "Scary Tales" and many others. Warner’s best-known episodes in such films as “The Age of Innocence”, “In the Company of Wolves”, “House of Wax”, “Rasputin”, “Santa Hryakus”, “Planet of the Apes”, “Black Death”, “Traveling in a Car” time. " For the last work, in particular, the actor was awarded the Saturn Prize from the Academy of Fiction, horror films and fantasy USA. In addition, on his account are the images of representatives of three different space races from the Star Trek series. In the photo D. Warner in the image of Madred with amazing makeup.
During his long acting career, David Warner starred in three films about the legendary Titanic. In his piggy bank not only film roles, but also animated projects. He is actively involved in voice acting. The actor’s pleasant voice can be heard as a narrator in popular feature films: “The Great Pooh Journey: Finding Christopher Robin”, “Winnie the Pooh: Valentine for You”.
David Warner (photo in the article is available) played more supporting roles than the main characters. However, this does not diminish his achievements in the field of cinema. Brilliant acting talent helps him to embody on-screen images so vividly and multifaceted that it is simply impossible to forget them or not to notice them.