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| Spacey announced in ] ] that he is moving to ] to become the artistic director of the ], one of the city's oldest theatres. Spacey will direct a new ], which will stage shows eight months out of the year, starting in ]. Spacey has agreed to star in two shows a season, in addition to directorial duties. In the ]/] season, Spacey is directing a performance of the play ''Cloaca'' by ], and performing in productions of ''National Anthems'' by ] and ''The Philadelphia Story'' by ]. | Spacey announced in ] ] that he is moving to ] to become the artistic director of the ], one of the city's oldest theatres. Spacey will direct a new ], which will stage shows eight months out of the year, starting in ]. Spacey has agreed to star in two shows a season, in addition to directorial duties. In the ]/] season, Spacey is directing a performance of the play ''Cloaca'' by ], and performing in productions of ''National Anthems'' by ] and ''The Philadelphia Story'' by ]. | ||
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Kevin Spacey Fowler (born July 26, 1959) in South Orange, New Jersey, better known as Kevin Spacey, is arguably one of the greatest American actors of his generation. He has won two Oscars for his film acting, including Best Supporting Actor for The Usual Suspects in 1995, and Best Actor for American Beauty in 1999.
Spacey's first professional stage appearance was as a messenger in a New York Shakespeare Festival performance of Henry VI, part 1 in 1981. The following year he made his first Broadway appearance in Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts. Although his interest soon turned to film, Spacey remains actively involved in the live theater community. In 1991, he won a Tony Award for his portrayal of Uncle Louie in Neil Simon's Broadway hit Lost in Yonkers.
Spacey announced in February 2003 that he is moving to London, England to become the artistic director of the Old Vic, one of the city's oldest theatres. Spacey will direct a new Old Vic Theatre Company, which will stage shows eight months out of the year, starting in 2004. Spacey has agreed to star in two shows a season, in addition to directorial duties. In the 2004/05 season, Spacey is directing a performance of the play Cloaca by Maria Goos, and performing in productions of National Anthems by Dennis McIntyre and The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry.
He founded Trigger Street Productions Inc., in 1997 with the purpose of producing and developing entertainment across various media.
Filmography
- The Life of David Gale (2003)
- Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) (cameo appearance)
- The Shipping News (2001)
- K-PAX (2001)
- Pay It Forward (2000)
- Ordinary Decent Criminal (2000)
- It's Tough to Be a Bug (1999) (voice)
- The Big Kahuna (1999)
- American Beauty (1999)
- A Bug's Life (1998) (voice)
- Hurlyburly (1998)
- The Negotiator (1998)
- Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997)
- L.A. Confidential (1997)
- A Time to Kill (1996)
- Looking for Richard (1996)
- Se7en (1995)
- The Usual Suspects (1995)
- Outbreak (movie) (1995)
- Swimming with Sharks (1994)
- The Ref (1994)
- Iron Will (1994)
- Consenting Adults (1992)
- Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
- Henry & June (1990)
- A Show of Force (1990)
- Dad (1989)
- See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989)
- Working Girl (1988)
- Rocket Gibraltar (1988)
- Heartburn (1986)