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Toby Jones Biography

Birth Name:

Toby Edward Heslewood Jones

Birth Place:

Hammersmith, London, England

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Went to high school with members of the band Radiohead
Studied acting at L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris
Won an Olivier Award in 2002 for his supporting turn in The Play What I Wrote, and played the same part when the production moved to Broadway
Provided the voice of Dobby in the Harry Potter films
Has run education workshops for Booktrust, a charity organization that promotes reading and writing with children

2018BAFTA Television Awards-Best Male Performance In A Comedy Programme: winner
2016BAFTA Television Awards-Best Male Performance In A Comedy Programme: nominated
2015BAFTA Television Awards-Best Actor: nominated
2013Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2013Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2008Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2008London Film Critics Association-Best Supporting British Actor: nominated
2006London Film Critics Association-Best British Actor: winner