Michael Pennington obituary (opens in new tab)

Distinguished classical actor and co-founder of the English Shakespeare Company who brought sardonic dash and physical grace to his many stage rolesStardom did not come easily to Michael Pennington, who has died aged 82, but through hard work, persistence and a forensic dedication to his craft, he became a top-drawer classical actor. In his first season with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1964-65 he was Fortinbras to David Warner’s groundbreaking Hamlet and took a minor role in Paul Scofiel...