Fiennes

British  

/ fiːnz /

noun

1. Ralph ( Nathanial ). born 1962, British actor; his films include Schindler's List (1993), The English Patient (1997), The End of the Affair (2000), Spider (2002), and three films (2005–11) in the Harry Potter series

2. Sir Ranulph ( Twistleton-Wykeham- ). born 1944, British explorer; led the first surface journey around the earth's polar axis (1979–82); unsupported crossing of Antarctica (1992–93); in 2003 he raised money for a heart charity by running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents

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At the end of “The Return,” when Fiennes stands entrail-smeared before his beloved Penelope, she recoils from the horror of the battlefield brought right into their home.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Mr. Godwin, who directed a brilliant “Macbeth” with Ralph Fiennes at this theater, is a director of remarkable acuity and precision—probably among the finest working in America today.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026

Earlier this week, HBO boss Casey Bloys confirmed to Variety that they had not yet cast an actor for the role of Harry's arch enemy Voldemort - portrayed on the big screen by Ralph Fiennes.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026

It will also be a family affair, with Fiennes-Tiffin appearing alongside his uncle Joseph Fiennes, best known for his role in The Handmaid's Tale.

From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026

Can any of your Welsh genealogists identify the Sir William Griffith by reference to any evidence or authorities, manuscript or otherwise, which state the marriage, and show whether Elizabeth Fiennes had any issue?

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 102, October 11, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various