Billy Connolly

Birth Name:

William Connolly

Birth Place:

Anderston, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer, Music department

In 2001, he received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from the University of Glasgow
In 2010, he won the Freedom of the City of Glasgow award
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

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

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