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Bill Nighy Biography

Birth Name:William Francis Nighy

Birth Place:Caterham, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Received an Olivier Award in 2000 for his role in the play "Blue/Orange" as a consultant psychiatrist
Patron of the CPFRIS, Disabled Children's Club and the Ann Craft Trust charity organizations
Spokesperson for the National Society for Epilepsy
Trained at the Guildford School of Dance and Drama in England
Has one daughter, the actress Mary Nighy
Before pursuing a career in acting, he worked as a messenger boy for a news publication
Made his stage debut in 1977 for Ken Campbell's play "Illuminatus!"
Quote: "I've been lucky with the gigs I've had and I've met some of the most remarkable people, including my wife․"
Known throughout the industry for always wearing a stylish suit
Is the voice for the character The Speaker in the video game "Destiny․"
Voiced the character Samwise Gamgee in the BBC Radio version of "Lord of the Rings" in 1981
He is a dedicated fan of the band The Rolling Stones

Awards

1999Peter Sellers Award for Comedy-: winner
1999Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2002British Independent Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2003LAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2004BAFTA Film Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
2004BAFTA TV Award-Best Actor: winner
2004Broadcasting Press Guild Award-Best Actor: winner
2004Peter Sellers Award for Comedy-: winner
2004ALFS Award-British Supporting Actor of the Year: winner
2004OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2004OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Adapted Song: nominated
2004PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2004RTS Television Award-Best Actor - Male: nominated
2004Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2005British Independent Film Award-Best Supporting Actor/Actress: nominated
2005Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2006Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Lead Actor: nominated
2006Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2006Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2006Magnolia Award-Best Actor: nominated
2006Teen Choice Award-Movies - Choice Sleazebag: winner
2007Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2007ALFS Award-British Supporting Actor of the Year: nominated
2007MTV Movie Award-Best Villain: nominated
2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Villain: winner
2009Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2011Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2012Annie-Voice Acting in a Feature Production: winner
2012ACCA TV-Best Actor (TV Movie or Mini-Series): nominated
2012BAFTA TV Award-Best Single Drama: nominated
2012Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries: nominated
2012Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2013Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2013UFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2014Movies for Grownups Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2014Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2017Halfway Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2018CEC Award-Best Supporting Actor (Mejor Actor Secundario): winner
2018Feroz Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2018Gaudí Award-Best Supporting Actor (Millor Actor Secundari): nominated
2018Goya-Best Supporting Actor (Mejor Actor de Reparto): nominated
2018National Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2018Sant Jordi-Best Actor in a Foreign Film (Millor actor en pel·lícula estrangera): nominated
2019Maverick Spirit Award-: winner
2022British Independent Film Award-Best Lead Performance: nominated
2022CFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2022DFWFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2022DFCC-Best Actor: nominated
2022Sierra Award-Best Actor: nominated
2022LAFCA Award-Best Lead Performance: winner
2022PFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
2022WFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
2023Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actor: nominated
2023Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2023EDA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2023BAFTA Film Award-Best Leading Actor: nominated
2023Critics Choice Award-Best Actor: nominated
2023Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
2023ALFS Award-Actor of the Year: nominated
2023ALFS Award-British/Irish Actor of the Year: winner
2023NSFC Award-Best Actor: nominated
2023OFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2023International Star Award-Actor: winner
2023SFBAFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
2023Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama: nominated