Join or Sign In

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Hugh Bonneville Biography

Birth Name:Hugh Richard Bonneville Williams

Birth Place:Paddington, London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Serves as a patron of the Giant Olive Theatre Company at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre
Supports the charities Scene & Heard and Medical Emergency Relief International
Studied at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge and Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London
Married Lulu Williams in November 1998 and has one child with her
His acting career began on stage, performing at venues including the Open Air Theatre at Regent's Park, the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company
Made his on-screen debut in the TV series "Chancer․"
Best known for his role as Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham in the series "Downton Abbey․"

Awards

2002BAFTA Film Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2002New Talent Award-Actor: winner
2002EFA People's Choice Award-Best European Actor: nominated
2007Golden Nymph-Mini-Series - Best Performance by an Actor: nominated
2008Jury Prize-Best Actor: winner
2008OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2011British Comedy Award-Best TV Comedy Actor: nominated
2011Broadcasting Press Guild Award-Best Actor: nominated
2011Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Drama Series: nominated
2011Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2012BAFTA TV Award-Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme: nominated
2012British Comedy Award-Best TV Comedy Actor: nominated
2012Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2013BAFTA TV Award-Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme: nominated
2013Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2015BAFTA TV Award-Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme: nominated
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2016BAFTA TV Award-Best Male Performance in a Comedy Programme: nominated
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2020CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated