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 Film/Theater Adaptations of Othello The most recent Othello film adaptation was in 1995. The cast featured Laurence Fishburne, Irene Jacob,and Kenneth Branagh. It was nominated for the Image Award- Most Outstanding Motion Picture, the Image Award- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Motion Picture ( Laurence Fishburne), and the Screen Actors Guild Awards- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role (Kenneth Branagh). Learn more at: []

1965- Othello with main actors Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Joyce Redman, and Frank Finlay. It was nominated for four Oscars; Best Actor in a Leading Role (Laurence Olivier), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Maggie Smith), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Joyce Redman), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Frank Finlay). It was nominated for four Golden Globes including Best English Language- Foreign Film.

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1952- Othello starring Orson Welles, Micheal MacLiammoir, and Suzanne Cloutier. This film won the Grand Prize of the Festival at the Cannes Film Festival in 1952.

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1922- Othello with Emil Jannings, Werner Krauss, and Ica von Lenkeffy. Peformand in German and released in Finland.

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Othello was first performed for King James I in November of 1604. Since that time the play has been nurmerously been acted with many different actors and actresses playing part in the colorful plot. Some of the key role players were Margaret Halstan as Desdemona and Matheson Lang as Othello. However, many people have played the roles of these exciting characters.