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For which role did Paul Scofield receive the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role?

  • Sir Thomas More

  • Mark Van Doren

  • Thomas Danforth

  • King Lear

Answer

Thomas Danforth, played by Paul Scofield, received the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his portrayal of a stern Puritanical judge during the infamous Salem witch trials in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible." Scofield's powerful performance brought nuance and complexity to a challenging character, capturing both his convictions and inner struggles as the trials unfold.
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