Fiennes
- 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
- 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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Examples from the Web for fiennes
Contemporary Examples
Sadly, Fiennes, the star of the Best Picture Oscar winner, has never seen the episode.
Ralph Fiennes Discusses ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel,’ J. Lo, and That ‘Seinfeld’ EpisodeMarlow Stern
March 6, 2014
When it came to directing Fiennes in the comic scenes, Anderson left nothing to chance.
The Cast of ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ Says Wes Anderson Is a Genius HardassNico Hines
February 16, 2014
For Fiennes, this was a first encounter with the ensemble of regular Anderson cast members but it was easy to join the club.
The Cast of ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ Says Wes Anderson Is a Genius HardassNico Hines
February 16, 2014
“To say she regretted it is too extreme,” Fiennes says of Nelly.
Historical Examples
By that time the fight was nearly over, and Fiennes sent to demand a parley.
Rupert Prince PalatineEva Scott
The family of Fiennes occurs frequently, as does also that of Montfort.
A cavalry fight took place during the war near Bodicot, on the Banbury road, when Fiennes had some success.
Edge HillEdwin Walford
Fiennes was accused of cowardice in surrendering Bristol (of which he was governor) to Prince Rupert, somewhat hastily, in 1643.
Apologizing for being too ill to discourse more at length, he asked Lord Commissioner Fiennes to do so for him.