Richard Harris
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


The death of Richard Harris' Emperor Marcus Aurelius sets the story of Gladiator in motion.


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  • Richard Harris' Performance in Gladiator


  • Marcus Aurelius - Information on role of this character in Gladiator's storyline.


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