One of the foremost actors of British cinema in the early 60s, Albert Finney died Friday, at the age of 82, his family announced. The actor was known for his roles in 'Erin Brockovich,' 'Murder On The Orient Express' and 'Annie'. The actor, had earlier in May 2011 announced that he had been suffering from kidney cancer.

The actor, who became cinema's original 'angry young man' following his work in the kitchen sink drama film 'Saturday Night and Sunday Morning' as Arthur Seaton, saw a career where he was nominated for five Oscars, but never won. The actor was also granted knighthood, which he refused in 2000. Apart from this, he had 13 BAFTA nominations to his name, of which he won two.