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Ricky Tomlinson Biography
Birth Name:Eric Tomlinson
Birth Place:Bispham, Blackpool, England
Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer
Fast Facts
- Has served as a donor of the Alder Hey Children's Hospital in England
- In 1999, he received the Stockholm Film Festival award for Best Actor for his work on "Nasty Neighbours․"
- Won the 1999 British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy Actor
- Before becoming involved with acting, he worked as a trade unionist
- Quote: "I never had acting lessons so I'm still an old ham, probably playing myself most of the time․"
- Was offered a role in "Minority Report," but turned down the part
- A banjo player, he released the music album "Music My Arse" in 2001
Awards
- 1991European Film Award-European Supporting Actor of the Year: nominated
- 1999British Comedy Award-Best TV Comedy Actor: winner
- 1999Best Actor-: winner
- 2000BAFTA TV Award-Best Comedy Performance: nominated
- 2000British Comedy Award-Best TV Comedy Actor: nominated
- 2001National Television Award-Most Popular Comedy Performer: winner
- 2019National Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
- 2021Platinum Award-Best Supporting Performance: winner