Who did Kenneth Branagh play in Olympics?

Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Kenneth Branagh as Isambard Kingdom Brunel – London 2012 Olympics: The Opening…

Who did Kenneth Branagh replace?

Sir Kenneth Charles Branagh (/ˈbrænə/; born 10 December 1960) is an Irish-born British actor and filmmaker. Branagh trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London; in 2015 he succeeded Richard Attenborough as its president. He has been nominated for five Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.

Who was Kenneth Branagh in the Olympic opening ceremony?

Branagh participated in the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony portraying Isambard Kingdom Brunel during the Industrial Revolution segment, “pandemonium” giving the speech from The Tempest originally read by the character Caliban.

Who was Isambard Kingdom Brunel in London 2012?

Kenneth Branagh as Isambard Kingdom Brunel – London 2012 Olympics: The Opening… – Classic FM London 2012 Olympics: The Opening Ceremony – Rowan Atkinson, Sir Simon Rattle, the LSO and more! 3. Kenneth Branagh as Isambard Kingdom Brunel The celebrated actor played a central role in the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.

How many Academy Awards does Kenneth Branagh have?

Sir Kenneth Charles Branagh ( / ˈbrænə /; born 10 December 1960) is a Northern Irish actor and filmmaker. Branagh trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London; in 2015 he succeeded Richard Attenborough as its president. He has been nominated for five Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards. He has won three BAFTAs and two Emmy Awards.

When did Kenneth Branagh become a Knight Bachelor?

Branagh has been nominated for five Academy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, and has won three BAFTAs, and two Emmy Awards. He was appointed a Knight Bachelor in the 2012 Birthday Honours and was knighted on 9 November 2012. He was made a Freeman of his native city of Belfast in January 2018.