Abraham, F. Murray, 1939-

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January 24, 2023

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Winning an Oscar almost cost F. Murray Abraham his career — but he bounced back

As nominations for the 2023 Academy Awards are announced, The White Lotus actor F. Murray Abraham, who won the Best Actor Oscar in 1985 for his role as composer Antonio Salieri in Amadeus, reflects on how the award changed his life — and nearly cost him his career.

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Winning an Oscar almost cost F. Murray Abraham his career — but he bounced back

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