Ralph Fiennes opens up about impact of fame after Schindler’s List success

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRalph Fiennes attends the 69th BFI London Film Festival in 2025 (Getty)Ralph Fiennes gained significant acclaim and an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Amon Göth in Steven Spielberg's 1993 Holocaust drama, Schindler's List. Despite the film's success and the positive reception of his performance, Fiennes admitted he felt "unnerved" by the sudden fame and media attention that followed. He described the initial gratification of the attention but found it "got a bit too much" as people began projecting expectations onto him. Following Schindler's List, which propelled his career, Fiennes received another Oscar nomination for The English Patient and famously played Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter franchise. Fiennes recently stated that he believes "that ship has sailed" regarding a potential return to his role as Lord Voldemort. In fullRalph Fiennes says Schindler’s List acclaim ‘unnerved’ himThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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