ALBERT FINNEY a veteran of stage, screen and television, has been honored with four Academy Award nominations for Best Actor for his highly regarded performances in Tom Jones, Murder on the Orient Express, The Dresser and Under the Volcano. Born in England, Finney, at age 17, was accepted to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, and three years later made his stage debut with the Birmingham Repertory Company. He has since appeared in over 50 plays before audiences in numerous cities including London and New York.