Biography of Timothy Dalton
Timothy Dalton is a Hollywood actor of Welsh origin, whose name is known worldwide for his roles as James Bond ("The Living Daylights," "Licence to Kill") and Edward Fairfax Rochester ("Jane Eyre"). He is a representative of the classic English acting school, a distinctive and inimitable artist with the manners of a true aristocrat.
Childhood and Youth
Timothy Leonard Dalton Leggett was born in the spring of 1946 to a British Secret Service captain, Peter Dalton Leggett (1916-2004), and a housewife, Dorothy Scholes. They lived in Colwyn Bay, a town in Conwy County near the Irish coast. In addition to Timothy, the family had four other children: Suzanne, Annabelle, Mark, and Stephen. Timothy celebrated his fourth birthday in Belper, where the family moved after his father's retirement.In the early 1950s, Peter Dalton started a career in advertising. Timothy, meanwhile, began his education and became a student at the Herbert Strutt School. In his youth, he also studied at an air cadet flight school and was a member of the Air Training Corps, intending to follow in his father's footsteps and pursue a military career. However, at the age of 15, he attended a performance of "Macbeth" and was thereafter captivated by theater. The actor recalled:
Timothy made his final decision after coming of age. In 1964, he was admitted to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. At the same time, he began performing in Michael Croft's National Youth Theatre's production of Shakespeare's "Coriolanus." The success that awaited the play at the Old Vic Theatre inspired the budding actor to leave the academy.When it came time to choose what to do after school, I had two ideas: to go to university for biochemistry, or to join the Royal Air Force and become an astronaut. The latter, as I now realize, promised me nothing, because the British rocket never took off. Well, it did take off but only flew a short distance before it fell to pieces.
Film Career
Timothy Dalton's career in the film industry began in 1968. His role as King Philip II of France in Anthony Harvey's historical drama "The Lion in Winter" drew attention from critics and directors alike. The story of an aging English King Henry II proclaiming his successor won two Golden Globes and an Oscar in 1969.
The Personal Life of Timothy Dalton
A confirmed bachelor and opponent of formal relationships, Dalton has never suffered from a lack of female attention. He has been romantically linked at various times to Denise D. Lewis, Kate Fitzpatrick, and Whoopi Goldberg. Timothy himself prefers not to divulge details about his personal life, although he has admitted in interviews that he enjoys romances with actresses:Among those charmed by the Welsh actor were Joan Collins (during the filming of "Sins"), Ornella Muti (while working on "Flash Gordon"), and rumors also suggested dalliances with Elizabeth Taylor and Romy Schneider. However, there were two women with whom Timothy lived and maintained relationships much longer than just a filming period.They are beautiful, sexy, and speak the same language as you. But I am a «lone wolf.» I'm simply not made for lifelong love. Usually, my love only lasts for the duration of filming. Of course, there have been exceptions.
Together, they performed on stage, with Timothy consistently calling her a great actress. Even when all of London was buzzing about their affair, Dalton never allowed himself to comment on their private life, and the couple preferred spending quiet time together over social events. The only thing that irked the actor was the regular visits from Redgrave's daughters and talks of potential children. During such times, he preferred to go fishing or read a book alone.
Oksana moved to Los Angeles with her son, spent some time in a relationship with Mel Gibson, and had three children with him. Dalton continues to support his former partner and son Alexander. The actor himself does not engage in any serious relationships with women, preferring to focus on his favorite activities — traveling, acting, and voice work. In the summer of 2019, paparazzi caught him in Florence sharing a kiss. The identity of the unknown woman in the photo was not determined, but she was clearly much younger than the actor.
Timothy Dalton Now
In an interview, Timothy Dalton openly admitted that he enjoys solitude. He prefers opera or a book over any high-society gathering. Timothy feels happy when his phone is silent for more than a day, and these days he favors doing voice work for animated films and movies over being on set. He is content having an adult son, and he has enough money for both himself and his hobbies. Dalton does not engage with social media and does not run any personal blogs. He likes to be "the man behind the scenes," feeling free and at ease.
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