Bill Nighy
Birth Name:
William Francis Nighy
Birth Place:
Caterham, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Producer
Fast Facts
- Patron of the CPFRIS, Disabled Children's Club and the Ann Craft Trust charity organizations
- Received an Olivier Award in 2000 for his role in the play "Blue/Orange" as a consultant psychiatrist
- 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
- He is a dedicated fan of the band The Rolling Stones
- 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
Awards
- 1999Peter Sellers Award for ComedyWinner
- 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 ComedyWinner
- 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 AwardWinner
- 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