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Bill Nighy was born on December 12th 1949 in Caterham, Surrey. His father managed a garage in Croydon and his mother worked as a psychiatric nurse. At school he gained 'O'-levels in English Language and English Literature and enjoyed reading, particularly Ernest Hemingway. On leaving school he wanted to become a journalist but didn't have the required qualifications... See full bio »

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William Francis Nighy
in Caterham, Surrey, England, UK
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2014 Salting the Battlefield (TV movie) (pre-production)
Johnny Worricker
 
2015 Payne & Redemption (filming)
Coroner (rumored)
 
2014 Turks & Caicos (TV movie) (filming)
Johnny Worricker
 
2014 I, Frankenstein (post-production)
 
2013 About Time (completed)
 
2013 The Hungry Corpse (short) (completed)
The Corpse
 
2013 Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene
Graham Greene
 
2013 Jack the Giant Slayer
General Fallon
 
2012 Total Recall
Matthias
 
2012 Wrath of the Titans
Hephaestus
 
2011 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Douglas Ainslie
 
2011 Arthur Christmas
Grandsanta (voice)
 
2011 Astonish Me (short)
The Professor
 
2011 The Man with the Stolen Heart (short) (voice)
 
2011 Page Eight (TV movie)
Johnny Worricker
 
2011 Chalet Girl
Richard
 
2011 Rango
Rattlesnake Jake (voice)
 
2010 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Minister Rufus Scrimgeour
 
2010 Doctor Who (TV series)
Dr. Black
– Vincent and the Doctor (2010) … Dr. Black (uncredited)
 
2010 The RRF in New Recruit (video short)
Robotsky (voice)
 
2009 10 Minute Tales (TV series)
Mr Jellaby
– Statuesque (2009) … Mr Jellaby
 
2009 Astro Boy
Dr. Elefun (voice) / Robotsky (voice)
 
2009 Glorious 39
Alexander
 
2009 G-Force (Video Game)
Leonard Saber (voice)
 
2009 G-Force
Saber
 
2009 Pirate Radio
Quentin
 
2009 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Viktor
 
2009 Wild Target
Victor Maynard
 
2008 Valkyrie
General Friedrich Olbricht
 
2008 Slapper (short)
Arnold Percy
 
2008 Kis Vuk
Ringmaster (voice)
 
2007 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Davy Jones
 
2007 Hot Fuzz
Met Chief Inspector
 
2006 Notes on a Scandal
Richard Hart
 
2006 Horizon (TV series documentary)
Narrator
– The Great Robot Race (2006) … Narrator
 
2006 Flushed Away
Whitey (voice)
 
2006 Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker
Alan Blunt
 
2006 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Davy Jones
 
2006 Underworld: Evolution
Viktor
 
2005 Gideon's Daughter (TV movie)
Gideon Warner
 
2005 The Constant Gardener
Sir Bernard Pellegrin
 
2005 The Girl in the Café (TV movie)
Lawrence
 
2005 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Slartibartfast
 
2005 Sprung! The Magic Roundabout
Dylan (voice: English version)
 
2004 Enduring Love
Robin
 
2004 He Knew He Was Right (TV mini-series)
Colonel Osborne
– Part 3 (2004) … Colonel Osborne
– Part 2 (2004) … Colonel Osborne
– Part 1 (2004) … Colonel Osborne
 
2004 Shaun of the Dead
Philip
 
2003 Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher (TV movie)
Narrator
 
2003 The Young Visiters (TV movie)
Earl of Clincham
 
2003 Canterbury Tales (TV mini-series)
James
– The Wife of Bath (2003) … James
 
2003 Underworld
Viktor
 
2003 Love Actually
Billy Mack
 
2003 State of Play (TV mini-series)
Cameron Foster
– Episode #1.6 (2003) … Cameron Foster
– Episode #1.5 (2003) … Cameron Foster
– Episode #1.4 (2003) … Cameron Foster
– Episode #1.3 (2003) … Cameron Foster
– Episode #1.2 (2003) … Cameron Foster
See all 6 episodes »
 
2003 The Lost Prince (TV movie)
Stamfordham
 
2003 I Capture the Castle
James Mortmain
 
2003 Ready When You Are Mr. McGill (TV movie)
Phil Parish
 
2002 Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (TV series)
Jeffrey Grainger
– An Inspector Calls (2002) … Jeffrey Grainger
– Another Country (2002) … Jeffrey Grainger
– A Bridge Too Far (2002) … Jeffrey Grainger
– Bridge Over Troubled Water (2002) … Jeffrey Grainger
– Heavy Metal (2002) … Jeffrey Grainger
See all 6 episodes »
 
2002 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (TV series)
Lockwood
– Well Schooled in Murder (2002) … Lockwood
 
2002 AKA
Uncle Louis Gryffoyn
 
2001 Lucky Break
Roger 'Rog' Chamberlain / King George III in Show
 
2001 Lawless Heart
Dan
 
2001 Blow Dry
Ray (Raymond) Robertson
 
1999-2000 Kiss Me Kate (TV series)
Iain Cameron / Iain
– Christmas (2000) … Iain Cameron
– Grandfather Clock (2000) … Iain Cameron
– Oh Brother! (2000) … Iain
– One Night Stand (1999) … Iain Cameron
 
1998-2000 The Canterbury Tales (TV series)
The Merchant
– The Journey Back (2000) … The Merchant (voice)
– Leaving London (1998) … The Merchant (voice)
 
2000 Animated Tales of the World (TV series)
Tiger
– A Story from Taiwan: Aunt Tiger … Tiger (voice)
 
2000 Longitude (TV movie)
Lord Sandwich
 
2000 The Magic of Vincent (short)
Peter Saunders
 
1999 Guest House Paradiso
Mr Johnson
 
1999 People Like Us (TV series)
Will Rushmore
– The Photographer (1999) … Will Rushmore
 
1998 Still Crazy
Ray Simms
 
1997 FairyTale: A True Story
Edward Gardner
 
1997 Kavanagh QC (TV series)
Giles Culpepper QC
– Ancient History (1997) … Giles Culpepper QC
 
1997 Insiders (TV series)
Mark Gordon
– The VAT Man (1997) … Mark Gordon
 
1996 Testament: The Bible in Animation (TV series)
Belshazzar
– Daniel (1996) … Belshazzar (voice)
 
1996 Alive and Kicking
Tristan
 
1996 True Blue
Jeremy Saville
 
1994 Wycliffe (TV series)
David Cleeve
– The Four Jacks (1994) … David Cleeve
 
1994 Being Human
Julian
 
1991-1993 Performance (TV series)
Hugh Marriner / Roger Maitland
– The Maitlands (1993) … Roger Maitland
– Absolute Hell (1991) … Hugh Marriner
 
1993 Don't Leave Me This Way (TV movie)
John Tracey
 
1993 Peak Practice (TV series)
Alan Sinclair
– Growing Pains (1993) … Alan Sinclair
 
1993 Unnatural Causes (TV movie)
Oliver Latham
 
1993 Eye of the Storm (TV mini-series)
Tom Frewen
 
1992 Chillers (TV series)
Tom Dickenson
– The Cat Brought It In (1992) … Tom Dickenson
 
1992 A Masculine Ending (TV movie)
John Tracey
 
1991 Bergerac (TV series)
Barry
– All for Love (1991) … Barry
 
1991 Boon (TV series)
Steve Reeves
– Pillow Talk (1991) … Steve Reeves
 
1991 The Men's Room (TV mini-series)
Prof. Mark Carleton
– Episode #1.5 (1991) … Prof. Mark Carleton
– Episode #1.4 (1991) … Prof. Mark Carleton
– Episode #1.3 (1991) … Prof. Mark Carleton
– Episode #1.2 (1991) … Prof. Mark Carleton
– Episode #1.1 (1991) … Prof. Mark Carleton
 
1990 Screenplay (TV series)
Howard Nash
– Antonia and Jane (1990) … Howard Nash
 
1990 Making News (TV series)
Sam Courtney
– Yes, We Have No Secrets (1990) … Sam Courtney
– Three Kinds of Poison (1990) … Sam Courtney
– Line of Fire (1990) … Sam Courtney
– Conspiracy (1990) … Sam Courtney
– The Border Limo (1990) … Sam Courtney
See all 6 episodes »
 
1989 Mack the Knife
Tiger Brown
 
1989 The Phantom of the Opera
Martin Barton
 
1989 Storyboard (TV series)
Sam
– Making News (1989) … Sam
 
1985 Thirteen at Dinner (TV movie)
Ronald Marsh
 
1985 Hitler's S.S.: Portrait in Evil (TV movie)
Helmut Hoffmann
 
1985 The Last Place on Earth (TV mini-series)
Cecil Meares
– Gentlemen & Players (1985) … Cecil Meares
– Leading Men (1985) … Cecil Meares
– Minor Diversions (1985) … Cecil Meares
– The Glories of the Race (1985) … Cecil Meares
 
1984 The Little Drummer Girl
Al (Theatre Company)
 
1984 Crown Court (TV series)
Lee Sinclair
– The Son of His Father: Part 1 (1984) … Lee Sinclair
 
1983 Reilly: Ace of Spies (TV mini-series)
Goschen
– The Visiting Fireman (1983) … Goschen
 
1983 Curse of the Pink Panther
ENT Doctor
 
1983 Jemima Shore Investigates (TV series)
David Cullen
– A Model Murder (1983) … David Cullen
 
1982 Play for Tomorrow (TV series)
Connor Mullan
– Easter 2016 (1982) … Connor Mullan
 
1982 Minder (TV series)
Oates
– Looking for Micky (1982) … Oates
 
1978-1982 Play for Today (TV series)
Bill / Dave / William
– Under the Skin (1982) … Dave
– Dreams of Leaving (1980) … William
– Soldiers Talking Cleanly (1978) … Bill
 
1981 Eye of the Needle
Squadron Leader Blenkinsop
 
1980 BBC2 Playhouse (TV series)
– Standing in for Henry (1980)
 
1980 Little Lord Fauntleroy (TV movie)
Officer
 
1980-1981 Agony (TV series)
Vincent Fish
– A Woman Alone (1980) … Vincent Fish
– Second Time Around (1980) … Vincent Fish
– Problem Parents (1980) … Vincent Fish
– Television Can Damage Your Health (1980) … Vincent Fish
– Coming Out... and Going in Again? (1980) … Vincent Fish
See all 7 episodes »
 
1980 Fox (TV series)
Colin Street
– Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble (1980) … Colin Street
– It's All Them Psychia-Whatever-You-Call-It Books He Reads (1980) … Colin Street
 
1980 Death Watch
Man in 'Harriet scene' (uncredited)
 
1979 Premiere (TV series)
Deasey
– Deasey (1979) … Deasey
 
1979 The Bitch
Flower Delivery Boy (uncredited)
 
1976 Softly Softly: Task Force (TV series)
Albert Blake
– Say It with Flowers (1976) … Albert Blake
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (4 titles)
2011 Arthur Christmas (performer: "Make Someone Happy")
 
2005 Sprung! The Magic Roundabout (performer: "You Really Got Me")
 
2003 Love Actually (performer: "Christmas Is All Around" 2003)
 
1989 Mack the Knife (performer: "The Cannon Song")
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2011 Page Eight (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowSelf (46 titles)
2013 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode #1.890 (2013) … Himself - Guest
 
2011-2012 The Big Picture (TV series)
Himself
– Total Recall (2012) … Himself
– Arthur Christmas (2011) … Himself
 
2012 London - The Modern Babylon (documentary) (voice)
 
2007-2012 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 15 May 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 25 January 2007 (2007) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or a TV Movie
 
2004-2011 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Actor
– Episode dated 25 August 2011 (2011) … Himself - Actor
– Episode dated 24 February 2011 (2011) … Himself - Actor
– Episode dated 21 June 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 19 April 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 8 April 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2010 The 5 O'Clock Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.19 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 Mark at the Movies (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.29 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 On the Edge of War: Uncovering 'Glorious 39' (video short)
Himself
 
2008-2009 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 November 2009 (2009) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 November 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2009 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.5 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 UK Border Force (TV series documentary)
Narrator
– Episode #2.2 (2009) … Narrator (voice)
– Episode #2.1 (2009) … Narrator (voice)
 
2009 Der Kabel 1 Kinotipp (TV series documentary)
– Radio Rock Revolution (2009)
 
2009 Kinotipp (TV series)
Himself
– Radio Rock Revolution (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Cinetipp (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Radio Rock Revolution (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Rove Live (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #10.8 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The ONE Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 24 March 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2008 Sunday AM (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.40 (2008) … Himself
 
2007 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 28 May 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 HypaSpace (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode #6.102 (2007) … Himself
 
2004-2007 Time Shift (TV series documentary)
Himself / Narrator
– Spy Stories: British Espionage in Fact and Fiction (2007) … Himself
– Live on the Night (2004) … Narrator (voice)
 
2007 The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
 
2006 The Armstrongs: The Movie (documentary)
Narrator
 
2005-2006 Meerkat Manor (TV series documentary)
Narrator
– The Godmother (2006) … Narrator (voice)
– The Killing Fields (2006) … Narrator (voice)
– Growing Pains (2006) … Narrator (voice)
– Balance of Power (2006) … Narrator (voice)
– The Art of Leadership (2006) … Narrator (voice)
See all 26 episodes »
 
2006 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Down the Loo... The Making of 'Flushed Away' (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 July 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Horizon (TV series documentary)
Himself - Narrator
– We Love Cigarettes (2006) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
 
2006 The Armstrongs (TV series documentary)
Narrator
 
2005 Don't Crash: The Documentary of the Making of the Movie of the Book of the Radio Series of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Magical Voices (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 The Magic of Music (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 The Paul O'Grady Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.31 (2005) … Himself (uncredited)
 
2005 The Evening Standard British Film Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2004 Touts on Tour (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
2004 Lucy's Cam (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 Liquid News (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 March 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Parkinson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 13 March 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 The BAFTA TV Awards 2004 (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 1st Annual Directors Guild of Great Britain DGGB Awards (video)
Himself - Presenter
 
2004 Underworld: Creature Effects (video documentary short)
Himself - Viktor
 
2004 Underworld: The Making of Underworld (video documentary short)
Himself - Viktor
 
2004 Shaun of the Dead: EPK Featurette (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 Grumpy Old Men (TV series documentary)
Himself
– So Who's to Blame? (2003) … Himself
– A Life in the Day (2003) … Himself
– Stuff (2003) … Himself
– Is This the World We Created? (2003)
 
2001 Live Lunch (TV series)
Himself - Interviewee
– Episode dated 30 March 2001 (2001) … Himself - Interviewee
 
1976 Occupy! (documentary)
Player in Everyman Theatre Company, Liverpool
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (5 titles)
2013 Movie Guide (TV series)
 
2011 Masterpiece Contemporary (TV series)
 
2010 Doctor Who (TV series)
 
2007 Planet Voice (TV series)
 
2005 Making of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (video documentary short)
Slartibartfast (uncredited)
 

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Other Works:

(1979) Played Samwise Gamgee in the BBC production of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" alongside Ian Holm and Michael Hordern. See more »

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Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Personal Quote:

I even wear a suit for improvisation workshops, rolling around. Well, acting's a white-collar job, you know? You wear a suit. See more »

Trivia:

Played the part of "Sam Gamgee" in the original BBC radio production of The Lord of the Rings alongside Ian Holm as "Frodo". Peter Jackson (director of the The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring) gave this version to those members of his cast who hadn't read the book. See more »

Trademark:

His gaunt, pale appearance See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius