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James Nesbitt

Birth Name:
James Nesbitt
Birth Place:
Coleraine, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Producer
James Nesbitt

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 ActorWinner
  • 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 ActorWinner
  • 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
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