Dudley Moore Biography
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Fast Facts

Diminutive (5' 2"), multitalented British actor, comedian and musician best known in the U

S

for his role in Arthur

Longtime comedy partner of Peter Cook

A musical prodigy as a child, he won scholarships to both the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and Magdalene College, Oxford

Had progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare brain disorder

Awarded the title of CBE (Commander of the British Empire) by Prince Charles shortly before his death

Founded two charities: the Dudley Moore Research Fund, dedicated to finding a cure for PSP; and Music for All Seasons, which takes live music into hospitals, prisons and nursing homes

Awards

1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: winner

1983Golden Globe-Best Original Score - Motion Picture: nominated

1982Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: winner

1981Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated

1980Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated

1979Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated