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James Nesbitt Biography

Birth Name:James Nesbitt

Birth Place:Coleraine, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Named an honorary Chancellor for the University of Ulster in 2010
Was named a celebrity ambassador for the non-profit organization UNICEF in 2005
Graduated from the Central School of Speech and Dramain London in 1987
Began his acting career in touring stage productions throughout London
Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Play for Today" in 1984
Originally began studying French because he wanted to become a teacher like his father
Quote: "I have worked consistently once my career was under way but it was the right time to be a Northern Irish actor, so I've been very blessed to have been in the right place at the right time․"
Quote: "I've worked hard and always had drive and ambition․ Had acting not worked out for me, I'm sure I would have given it up․"
Best known for his role as Bofur in "The Hobbit" film series and a the title role in the BBC miniseries "Jekyll․"
Scored his breakout role as Adam Williams in the TV series "Cold Feet" in 1997
Earned his first paying gig the day after his graduation from college in 1987
Made a considerable donation to his favorite football club, Coleraine, in 2003

Awards

1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast: nominated
1999British Comedy Award-Best TV Comedy Actor: nominated
2000British Comedy Award-Best TV Comedy Actor: winner
2001British Comedy Award-Best TV Comedy Actor: nominated
2002British Independent Film Award-Best Actor: winner
2002Best Actor-: winner
2003BAFTA TV Award-Best Actor: nominated
2003IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Feature Film: nominated
2003National Television Award-Most Popular Comedy Performance: winner
2003TV Quick Award-Best Actor: winner
2004IFTA Award-Best Actor in a TV Drama: nominated
2004National Television Award-Most Popular Actor: nominated
2008Dagger-Best Leading Actor: nominated
2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2008Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Mini Series: nominated
2010Broadcasting Press Guild Award-Best Actor: nominated
2010Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor in a Mini-Series: nominated
2010Best Actor-: winner
2013OFTA Film Award-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
2014CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2014IGN Award-Best TV Actor: nominated
2015BAFTA TV Award-Best Leading Actor: nominated
2015Broadcasting Press Guild Award-Best Actor: nominated
2015Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Movie/Limited Series: nominated
2015IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Film: nominated
2015Gold Panda-Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2017IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role - Drama: nominated
2017RTS Television Award-Actor - Male: nominated
2021IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role - Drama: nominated
2022IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role - Drama: nominated
2022Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama/Genre: nominated