Ralph Fiennes letting off steam about the difficulties of the job. In 1994, he portrayed American academic Charles Van Doren in "Quiz Show." In 1996 he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for the epic World War II romance "The English Patient," in which he starred with Kristin Scott-Thomas. Fiennes' film work has encompassed a variety of genres, including thrillers ("Spider"), an animated Biblical epic ("The Prince of Egypt"), camp nostalgia ("The Avengers"), romantic comedy ("Maid in Manhattan"), and historical drama ("Sunshine"). In 1999, Fiennes had the title role in "Onegin," a film which he also helped produce. His
Frederick Fiennes, 16th Baron Saye and Sele the family home of Broughton Castle but the house had to be let to tenants from 1885. He died on 25 May 1887. Fiennes married in 1827 Emily Wingfield, daughter of Richard Wingfield, 4th Viscount Powerscourt. He was succeeded by his son John Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, 17th Baron Saye and Sele. His other children included: He married, secondly, Caroline Leigh (c.1824–1909). His descendents include the explorer Ranulph Fiennes and actors Ralph Fiennes and Joseph Fiennes. Frederick Fiennes, 16th Baron Saye and Sele Fiennes was born Frederick Benjamin Twisleton on 4 July 1799, a son of Thomas James Twisleton. He was educated at