Bill Nighy
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Caterham, Surrey, England, UK
Biography:
Born in Caterham, Surrey, William Francis Nighy is a renowned English actor who has captivated audiences both on stage and screen. With an impressive array of awards to his name, including two BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and nominations for an Academy Award and a Tony Award, Nighy's talent has been widely recognized throughout his illustrious career.
Nighy began his acting journey at the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool, later making his London debut with the prestigious Royal National Theatre in 1977 with "The Illuminatus!". As the years went on, he garnered critical acclaim for his roles in several productions, such as David Hare's Pravda (1985), Harold Pinter's Betrayal (1991), Tom Stoppard's Arcadia (1993), and Anton Chekov's The Seagull (1994). He received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actor for his outstanding performance in "Blue/Orange" in 2001. Nighy then took his talents to Broadway, starring in David Hare's "The Vertical Hour" in 2006 and reprising his role in the 2015 revival of Hare's "Skylight”, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play.
Before hitting the big time, Nighy appeared in several comedies like "Still Crazy" (1998) and "Blow Dry" (1999). However, it was his breakout role in Richard Curtis' romantic comedy "Love Actually" (2003) that brought him international recognition, earning Nighy a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. His impressive range continued with his memorable portrayals of Davy Jones in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series (2006-2007), Viktor in the Underworld film series (2003-2009), and various other roles in cult favorite films like "Shaun of the Dead" (2004), "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (2005), "The Constant Gardener" (2005), "Notes on a Scandal" (2006), "Hot Fuzz" (2007), "Valkyrie" (2008), "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1" (2010), "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" (2012), "About Time" (2013), "Emma" (2020), and "Living" (2022), which earned him his first-ever Academy Award nomination.
In the world of television, Nighy has also left a lasting impression on audiences. He received a British Academy Television Award for Best Actor for his exceptional work in the BBC One series "State of Play" (2003) and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for the BBC film "Gideon's Daughter" (2007). Some other notable television appearances include starring roles in HBO's "The Girl in the Café" (2006) and PBS's "Page Eight" (2012). Through his diverse and impressive body of work, William Nighy has established himself as one of the most talented and versatile actors of his generation.
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