Sir Kenneth Charles Branagh is a Northern Irish actor, well known for his work in numerous Shakespeare's film adaptations. He was born on the 10th of December, 1960 and became not only a talented player, but also a screenwriter, director and producer. For Henry V (1989) he was nominated for the Academy Awards for Best Actor and Best Director, and for Hamlet (1996) he received a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. Kenneth Branagh is also known for his role in the TV series "Wallander" and the direction of the popular blockbusters "Cinderella" and "Thor".

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