Albert Finney
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05/08/1936
Salford, Lancashire, England |
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| Chosen to play the title role in Lawrence of Arabia but turned it down because it would mean signing a long-term contract; recommended O'Toole for the role, and went on |
| Attended RADA with Alan Bates, Peter O'Toole and Brian Bedford. |
| Twice failed his finals at Salford Grammar School, prompting the headmaster to suggest Finney apply to RADA. |
| Both his father and his grandfather were successful bookies. |
