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Ralph Fiennes reveals he almost turned down role of Voldemort in Harry Potter because of ‘misplaced snobbery’

He called it 'misplaced snobbery.'

The 62-year-old actor portrayed the antagonist in five of the films based on J.K. Rowling’s books, but has sense revealed he originally turned his nose up at the opportunity. Fiennes’ ability to become completely immersed in a character previously earned him an Oscar nomination for his role as Nazi war criminal Amon Goth in Steven Spielberg’s 1993 historical epic Schindler’s List, and more recently in Conclave. If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.

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