Ralph Fiennes still ‘delighted’ at film roles

Ralph Fiennes has said he still feels “delight” at being asked to star in films.

The actor has won critical acclaim – including two Oscar nominations – for his work on films such as Schindler’s List, The English Patient and as Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter series.

Despite his career, Fiennes, who is currently starring in ballet biopic The White Crow, said he feels “lucky to have these opportunities”.

He told The Big Issue: “I still feel a delight when I am invited to be in a film. I see how quickly everything goes by and one is lucky to have these opportunities.

“My younger self would not believe it if they were told this is what you would achieve. That younger person would go ‘No, really? No, I don’t believe you’.

“They would be thrilled and delighted.”