Joss Ackland, a British actor, passed away at the age of 95, according to his family. Throughout his illustrious career, Ackland displayed his talent in a number of movies, such as White Mischief, in which he co-starred with Greta Scacchi and Charles Dance, and The Hunt for Red October, in which he appeared with Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin. He played the role of C.S. Lewis in Shadowlands and in the Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy film from 1979.
During his long career on stage, Ackland had important roles, including that of Juan Perón in Evita, costarring with Elaine Paige, and Fredrik Egerman in Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music. Recognized as one of Britain’s most gifted and adored actors, he made a lasting impression on audiences with his imposing presence and unique voice.
Joss Ackland (Credits: Empire)
The actor’s statement to the PA news agency said that he died away quietly, accompanied by his family. Ackland was a devoted parent who spent 51 years with his wife, Rosemary, before she passed away in 2002. He received a CBE in 2001 in recognition of his important contributions to play.
During his career, Ackland was praised for a variety of parts, such as his depiction as Jock Delves Broughton in the movie White Mischief, for which he was nominated for a BAFTA. Another standout performance was in Michael Frayn’s 1989 television drama First and Last, in which he portrayed a retired man setting out to travel from Land’s End to John o’Groats.
Seven children and thirty-four grandchildren make up the legacy of Sidney Edmond Jocelyn Ackland, who was born in North Kensington, London, in 1928. In 2014, Peter O’Toole made his last cinematic appearance as Rufus in Decline of an Empire, which was also his last acting credit. For his unmatched intensity, seriousness, and lasting contributions to the performing community, Ackland will always be revered.
