Alec McCowen
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Alec McCowen (born May 26, 1925) is an English actor, best known for classical roles including Shakespeare.
He was born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent to Mary and Duncan McCowen. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, McCowen made his film debut in 1953 in a British film, The Cruel Sea, but achieved his greatest successes on stage. Other films in which he has appeared include Never Say Never Again, Cry Freedom, Frenzy and The Age of Innocence. He starred in the lead role of the 1980s TV series Mr. Palfrey of Westminster. He was a member of the prestigious Skinners' School, in Tunbridge Wells.