Best Actor1964 Film Fan Awards36th Academy Awards
Best Actor Nominee
This Sporting Life (1963)
Nominated Talent & Credits
Richard Harris— Richard Harris
Synopsis / Overview
In early 1960s Northern England, Frank Machin is mean, tough and ambitious enough to become an immediate star in the rugby league team run by local employer Weaver.
Historical Academy Record
ACTOR — 36th Academy Awards (1964)
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