Timothy Dalton

Birth Name:

Timothy Peter Dalton

Birth Place:

Colwyn Bay, Denbighshire, Wales, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

He studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Has a son with Oksana Grigorieva named Alexander Dalton
His father served in Special Operations during World War II, which almost inspired him to enter the military
After watching a production of "Macbeth" at 16, he decided to become an actor
In his youth, he worked with the National Youth Theatre and the Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Originally intended to enlist in the military, hoping to become an Air Cadet
He is known for playing dark, brooding characters and for his deep, authoritative and smooth voice
He was first approached to play the role of James Bond in 1968 but would not appear as the iconic character until 1987
As a supporter of the Manchester City Football Club, he has often attended games at the City of Manchester Stadium
He narrated the audio version of author Benjamin Black's "The Silver Swan․"

1978Stinker Award - Worst On-Screen Couple:Nominated
1988Jupiter Award - Best International Actor:Nominated
1994Golden FIPA - TV Series and Serials: Actor:Winner
2011TV Guide Award - Favorite Villain:Winner
2013BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short:Nominated
2014BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short:Nominated
2024Astra TV Award - Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2026C&I TV Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated

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