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Nigel Bennett Biography

Birth Name:Nigel Bennett

Birth Place:Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Director, Stunts

Fast Facts

  • Nominated for Gemini Award for his work on Ken Finkleman's miniseries "At The Hotel," in 2006
  • Studied at Tettenhall College, which is located in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, Canada
  • Graduated from University of Wales, earning a degree in theatre
  • Best known for his work on "Forever Knight," "Murder at 1600," "The Skulls," "Kung Fu: The Legend Continues," and "Lexx․"
  • Co-wrote series of highly praised "James Bond with fangs" vampire adventure novels for Baen Books
  • During 2004, he was Artistic Director of Exodus Theatre Group in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • From 2006 to 2007, he was artistic director of the famous Atlantic Theatre Festival in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Awards

  • 1993Gemini-Best Performance by a Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 1996Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series: winner
  • 2002Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2006Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role: nominated
  • 2016ACTRA Toronto Award-Outstanding Performance - Male: nominated