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Billy Connolly Biography
Birth Name:William Connolly
Birth Place:Anderston, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer, Music department
Fast Facts
- In 2010, he won the Freedom of the City of Glasgow award
- In 2001, he received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from the University of Glasgow
- In 1989, he got married to actress Pamela Stephenson
- Before becoming an actor, he worked as a welder for shipyards
- Quote: "My securities far outweigh my insecurities․ I am not nearly as afraid of myself and my imagination as I used to be․"
- Played the banjo as a member of the band Humblebums
- Served in the parachute regiment of the British Territorial Army
Awards
- 1993CableACE-Writing an Entertainment Special: nominated
- 1997BAFTA Scotland Award-Best Actor - Film: nominated
- 1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1998BAFTA Film Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
- 1998Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, Drama: nominated
- 2002National Television Award-Most Popular Comedy Performance: nominated
- 2012British Independent Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
- 2013OFTA Film Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated