Richard Harris Character Portrayed in Gladiator: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Born: October 1, 1930; Limerick, Ireland Died: October 25, 2002; London, England; Hodgkin's Disease Notable Awards and Nominations: Academy Awards: - 1964 Best Actor Nomination for The Sporting Life - 1991 Best Actor Nomination for The Field British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards (BAFTA): - 1964 Best Actor Nomination for The Sporting Life Emmy Awards: - 1972 Best Actor Nomination for The Snow Goose (TV) Golden Globes: - 1968 Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy Award for Camelot - 1991 Best Actor in a Drama Nomination for The Field |