Malcolm McDowell (Malcolm John Taylor) is a famous English actor. His career in theater and cinema lasts more than 40 years. The actor has repeatedly been nominated for Golden Globe and Saturn. The most famous films with his participation: "Clockwork Orange", "Caligula", "Cat People", "Oh, Lucky!", "Regicide."
Malcolm first appeared on the screens in the 60s of the last century and today he is spoken of as a legendary actor, performing vivid, characteristic roles, sometimes even too harsh. And although most of his characters on the screen are negative characters, the audience admires his talent and simply adores his idol.
Children and teenagers
Malcolm was born in the middle of World War II, in the summer of 1943. The family lived in a suburb of Leeds, and after the birth of her youngest daughter, Judy moved first to Brindlington, and then to Liverpool.
Parents wanted to give their son a decent education and sent him to study in a private school, where the boy became interested in music and theater. In Liverpool, he first heard the music of The Beatles, which became his idols for many years.
From school, Malcolm began to earn money at the factory and help his father, who had a small cafe. He was also involved in the sale of coffee; for some time he was a sales representative until his father's enterprise went bankrupt.
In school years, the young man was not distinguished by humility, and his academic performance left much to be desired. Teachers often complained of a obstinate and naughty teenager who constantly violated school discipline.
Having received secondary education, the young man goes to enter the London Academy of Dramatic Art and Music, from where his theatrical and acting career begins.
First roles and work in the cinema
The young actor was noticed during his studies at the Academy and was invited to the Royal Shakespeare Theater, where he played his first roles in theatrical productions. And soon the young man was offered to try himself in television productions and TV shows. There, he was noticed by director L. Anderson, who suggested Malcolm to star in his film "If
". The picture appeared on the screens in the late 60s, and the young actor’s game immediately liked the famous Stanley Kubrick, who was recruiting actors for the new film. So MacDowell gets to shoot the film“ Clockwork Orange ”and becomes famous.” Clockwork Orange was nominated for Golden Globe, Oscar and BAFTA awards.This picture became a landmark for the actor, and he created the image of a cruel villain and a negative hero assigned to him for many years.
McDowell played a huge number of roles in the movie, among which were the images of historical characters, mystical heroes and, of course, villains. He was Merlin, Caligula, Herbert Wells, Captain Yurovsky, and even played the devil a couple of times. His candidacy was considered for the role of the penny clown Pennywise in the first film adaptation of the cult film "It" based on the work of S. King, but he did not pass the test.
Now the actor continues his creative career. In recent years, he starred in several films and several times appeared in popular TV series: "The Mentalist", "Clairvoyant" and "Chicago Physicians".
McDowell is an avid football fan and does not miss a single game of his beloved Liverpool club.
The actor received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012, and two years later he received a special award for achievements in his acting career.
