Hugh Bonneville
Birth Name:
Hugh Richard Bonneville Williams
Birth Place:
Paddington, London, England, United Kingdom
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Producer
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