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Valkyrie (2008) -- Clip: Not all like him
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) -- Interview: Bill Nighy "On why Viktor disapproves of Sonja's affair"
G-Force (2009) -- A specially trained squad of guinea pigs is dispatched to stop a diabolical billionaire from taking over the world.
G-Force (2009) -- Multiplatform trailer for G Force movie tie-in game
Valkyrie (2008) -- Clip: North Africa

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Bill Nighy was born on December 12th 1949 in Caterham, Surrey. His father... more
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The Party Scene Finally Livens Up
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Filmography

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Actor:
  1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I (2010) (filming) .... Rufus Scrimgeour
    ... aka The Deathly Hallows (USA: short title)
  2. Astro Boy (2009) (post-production) (voice) .... Dr. Elefun
  3. Glorious 39 (2009) (post-production) .... Alexander
  4. Wild Target (2009) (completed) .... Victor Maynard

  5. G-Force (2009)
  6. G-Force (2009) (VG)
  7. "Kinotipp" (1 episode, 2009)
        - Radio Rock Revolution (2009) TV episode
  8. The Boat That Rocked (2009) .... Quentin
    ... aka Radio Rock Revolution (Germany)
  9. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) .... Viktor
  10. Valkyrie (2008) .... General Friedrich Olbricht
    ... aka Walküre (Germany: literal title) (USA: alternative spelling)
    ... aka Operation Walküre - Das Stauffenberg-Attentat (Germany)
    ... aka Walküre/Valkyrie (USA: complete title)
  11. Slapper (2008) .... Arnold Percy
  12. Kis Vuk (2008) (voice) .... Ringmaster
    ... aka A Fox's Tale (UK)
    ... aka Little Vuk (UK: informal English title)
  13. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) .... Davy Jones
    ... aka P.O.T.C. 3 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Pirates 3 (USA: informal short title)
  14. Hot Fuzz (2007) .... Met Chief Inspector
  15. Notes on a Scandal (2006) .... Richard Hart
  16. Flushed Away (2006) (voice) .... Whitey
  17. Stormbreaker (2006) .... Alan Blunt
    ... aka Alex Rider: Stormbreaker (International: English title) (UK: poster title)
    ... aka Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker (USA)
  18. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) .... Davy Jones
    ... aka P.O.T.C. 2 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Pirates 2 (USA: informal short title)
  19. Underworld: Evolution (2006) .... Viktor
  20. Gideon's Daughter (2005) (TV) .... Gideon Warner
  21. The Constant Gardener (2005) .... Sir Bernard Pellegrin
    ... aka Der ewige Gärtner (Germany)
  22. The Girl in the Café (2005) (TV) .... Lawrence
  23. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) .... Slartibartfast
  24. The Magic Roundabout (2005) (voice: English version) .... Dylan
    ... aka Pollux - Le manège enchanté (France)
    ... aka Sprung! The Magic Roundabout (USA)
    ... aka The Magic Roundabout (UK)
  25. Enduring Love (2004) .... Robin
  26. "He Knew He Was Right" (2004) TV mini-series .... Colonel Osborne
  27. Shaun of the Dead (2004) .... Philip
    ... aka Shaun of the Dead (France)
  28. Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher (2003) (TV) .... Narrator
  29. The Young Visiters (2003) (TV) .... Earl of Clincham
  30. "Canterbury Tales" .... James (1 episode, 2003)
        - The Wife of Bath (2003) TV episode .... James
  31. Underworld (2003) .... Viktor
    ... aka Underworld (Germany)
  32. Love Actually (2003) .... Billy Mack
  33. "State of Play" .... Cameron Foster (6 episodes, 2003)
        - Episode #1.6 (2003) TV episode .... Cameron Foster
        - Episode #1.5 (2003) TV episode .... Cameron Foster
        - Episode #1.4 (2003) TV episode .... Cameron Foster
        - Episode #1.3 (2003) TV episode .... Cameron Foster
        - Episode #1.2 (2003) TV episode .... Cameron Foster
          (1 more)
  34. The Lost Prince (2003) (TV) .... Stamfordham
  35. I Capture the Castle (2003) .... James Mortmain
  36. Ready When You Are Mr. McGill (2003) (TV) .... Phil Parish
  37. "Auf Wiedersehen, Pet" .... Jeffrey Grainger (6 episodes, 2002)
        - An Inspector Calls (2002) TV episode .... Jeffrey Grainger
        - Another Country (2002) TV episode .... Jeffrey Grainger
        - A Bridge Too Far (2002) TV episode .... Jeffrey Grainger
        - Bridge Over Troubled Water (2002) TV episode .... Jeffrey Grainger
        - Heavy Metal (2002) TV episode .... Jeffrey Grainger
          (1 more)
  38. "The Inspector Lynley Mysteries" .... Lockwood (1 episode, 2002)
        - Well Schooled in Murder (2002) TV episode .... Lockwood
  39. AKA (2002) .... Uncle Louis Gryffoyn
  40. "Animated Tales of the World" .... Tiger (1 episode)
        - A Story from Taiwan: Aunt Tiger (????) TV episode (voice) .... Tiger
  41. Lucky Break (2001) .... Roger 'Rog' Chamberlain / King George III in Show
    ... aka Lucky Break - Rein oder raus (Germany)
  42. Lawless Heart (2001) .... Dan
  43. Blow Dry (2001) .... Ray (Raymond) Robertson
    ... aka Über kurz oder lang (Germany)
  44. "Kiss Me Kate" .... Iain Cameron / ... (3 episodes, 1999-2000)
        - Christmas (2000) TV episode .... Iain Cameron
        - Grandfather Clock (2000) TV episode .... Iain Cameron (Episode 2.4, Series 3)
        - One Night Stand (1999) TV episode .... Iain Cameron
  45. "The Canterbury Tales" .... The Merchant (2 episodes, 1998-2000)
        - The Journey Back (2000) TV episode (voice) .... The Merchant
        - Leaving London (1998) TV episode (voice) .... The Merchant
  46. Longitude (2000) (TV) .... Lord Sandwich
  47. The Magic of Vincent (2000) .... Peter Saunders

  48. Guest House Paradiso (1999) .... Mr Johnson
  49. "People Like Us" .... Will Rushmore (1 episode, 1999)
        - The Photographer (1999) TV episode .... Will Rushmore
  50. Still Crazy (1998) .... Ray Simms
  51. FairyTale: A True Story (1997) .... Edward Gardner
  52. "Kavanagh QC" .... Giles Culpepper QC (1 episode, 1997)
        - Ancient History (1997) TV episode .... Giles Culpepper QC
  53. "Testament: The Bible in Animation" .... Belshazzar (1 episode, 1996)
        - Daniel (1996) TV episode (voice) .... Belshazzar
  54. Indian Summer (1996) .... Tristan
    ... aka Alive and Kicking (UK) (USA)
  55. True Blue (1996) .... Jeremy Saville
    ... aka Miracle at Oxford (USA: DVD title)
  56. "Wycliffe" .... David Cleeve (1 episode, 1994)
        - The Four Jacks (1994) TV episode .... David Cleeve
  57. "Performance" .... Roger Maitland (1 episode, 1993)
        - The Maitlands (1993) TV episode .... Roger Maitland
  58. Don't Leave Me This Way (1993) (TV) .... John Tracey
  59. "Peak Practice" .... Alan Sinclair (1 episode, 1993)
        - Growing Pains (1993) TV episode .... Alan Sinclair
  60. Unnatural Causes (1993) (TV) .... Oliver Latham
  61. "Eye of the Storm" (1993) TV mini-series .... Tom Frewen
  62. Being Human (1993) .... Julian
  63. "Chillers" .... Tom Dickenson (1 episode, 1992)
    ... aka "Cadavres exquis" (France: short title)
    ... aka "Les cadavres exquis de Patricia Highsmith" (France)
    ... aka "Mistress of Suspense" (UK)
    ... aka "Patricia Highsmith's Tales" (International: English title: complete title)
        - The Cat Brought It In (1992) TV episode .... Tom Dickenson
  64. A Masculine Ending (1992) (TV) .... John Tracey
  65. "Bergerac" .... Barry (1 episode, 1991)
        - All for Love (1991) TV episode .... Barry
  66. "Boon" .... Steve Reeves (1 episode, 1991)
        - Pillow Talk (1991) TV episode .... Steve Reeves
  67. "The Men's Room" .... Prof. Mark Carleton (5 episodes, 1991)
        - Episode #1.5 (1991) TV episode .... Prof. Mark Carleton
        - Episode #1.4 (1991) TV episode .... Prof. Mark Carleton
        - Episode #1.3 (1991) TV episode .... Prof. Mark Carleton
        - Episode #1.2 (1991) TV episode .... Prof. Mark Carleton
        - Episode #1.1 (1991) TV episode .... Prof. Mark Carleton
  68. Antonia and Jane (1991) .... Howard Nash
  69. Absolute Hell (1991) (TV) .... Hugh Marriner
  70. Mack the Knife (1990) .... Tiger Brown
    ... aka The Threepenny Opera
  71. "Making News" (1990) TV series .... Sam Courtney (unknown episodes)

  72. The Phantom of the Opera (1989) .... Martin Barton
    ... aka Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera
    ... aka Phantom of the Opera: The Motion Picture (USA)
  73. "Storyboard" .... Sam (1 episode, 1989)
        - Making News (1989) TV episode .... Sam
  74. "Muzzy" (1987) TV series (voice) .... Judge Gilbert (1987)
  75. Thirteen at Dinner (1985) (TV) .... Ronald Marsh
    ... aka Agatha Christie's 'Thirteen at Dinner'
    ... aka Agatha Christie's Thirteen at Dinner (USA: complete title)
  76. Hitler's S.S.: Portrait in Evil (1985) (TV) .... Helmut Hoffmann
  77. "The Last Place on Earth" .... Cecil Meares (4 episodes, 1985)
        - Gentlemen & Players (1985) TV episode .... Cecil Meares
        - Leading Men (1985) TV episode .... Cecil Meares
        - Minor Diversions (1985) TV episode .... Cecil Meares
        - The Glories of the Race (1985) TV episode .... Cecil Meares
  78. The Little Drummer Girl (1984) .... Al (Theatre Company)
  79. "Crown Court" .... Lee Sinclair (1 episode, 1984)
        - The Son of His Father (1984) TV episode .... Lee Sinclair
  80. "Reilly: Ace of Spies" .... Goschen (1 episode, 1983)
        - The Visiting Fireman (1983) TV episode .... Goschen
  81. Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) .... ENT Doctor
  82. "Jemima Shore Investigates" (1 episode, 1983)
        - A Model Murder (1983) TV episode
  83. "Play for Tomorrow" .... Connor Mullan (1 episode, 1982)
        - Easter 2016 (1982) TV episode .... Connor Mullan
  84. "Minder" .... Oates (1 episode, 1982)
        - Looking for Micky (1982) TV episode .... Oates
  85. "Play for Today" .... Bill / ... (3 episodes, 1978-1982)
        - Under the Skin (1982) TV episode .... Dave
        - Dreams of Leaving (1980) TV episode .... William
        - Soldiers Talking Cleanly (1978) TV episode .... Bill
  86. Eye of the Needle (1981) .... Squadron Leader Blenkinsop
  87. "BBC2 Playhouse" (1 episode, 1980)
        - Standing in for Henry (1980) TV episode
  88. Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980) .... Officer
  89. "Agony" .... Vincent Fish (7 episodes, 1980-1981)
        - A Woman Alone (1980) TV episode .... Vincent Fish
        - Second Time Around (1980) TV episode .... Vincent Fish
        - Problem Parents (1980) TV episode .... Vincent Fish
        - Television Can Damage Your Health (1980) TV episode .... Vincent Fish
        - Coming Out... and Going in Again? (1980) TV episode .... Vincent Fish
          (2 more)
  90. "Fox" .... Colin Street (2 episodes, 1980)
        - Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble (1980) TV episode .... Colin Street
        - It's All Them Psychia-Whatever-You-Call-It Books He Reads (1980) TV episode .... Colin Street

  91. "Premiere" .... Deasey (1 episode, 1979)
        - Deasey (1979) TV episode .... Deasey
  92. "Softly Softly" .... Albert Blake (1 episode, 1976)
    ... aka "Softly, Softly: Task Force" (UK: new title)
        - Say It with Flowers (1976) TV episode .... Albert Blake
Soundtrack:
  1. The Magic Roundabout (2005) (performer: "You Really Got Me")
    ... aka Pollux - Le manège enchanté (France)
    ... aka Sprung! The Magic Roundabout (USA)
    ... aka The Magic Roundabout (UK)
  2. Love Actually (2003) (performer: "Christmas Is All Around")
Self:
  1. "Der Kabel 1 Kinotipp" (1 episode, 2009)
        - Radio Rock Revolution (2009) TV episode
  2. "Cinetipp" (1 episode, 2009)
        - Radio Rock Revolution (2009) TV episode
  3. "Rove Live" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode #10.8 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  4. "The ONE Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode dated 24 March 2009 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  5. "Sunday AM" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka "The Andrew Marr Show" (UK: new title)
        - Episode #3.40 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  6. "Time Shift" .... Himself / ... (2 episodes, 2004-2007)
        - Spy Stories (2007) TV episode .... Himself
        - Live on the Night (2004) TV episode (voice) .... Narrator
  7. "Entertainment Tonight" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka "E.T." (USA: informal title)
    ... aka "ET Weekend" (Australia: weekend title)
    ... aka "Entertainment This Week" (weekend title)
    ... aka "This Week in Entertainment" (USA: weekend title)
        - Episode dated 28 May 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  8. "HypaSpace" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka "HypaSpace Daily" (Canada: English title: long title)
    ... aka "HypaSpace Weekly" (Canada: English title: long title)
        - Episode #6.102 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  9. The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2007) (TV) .... Himself
  10. The Armstrongs: The Movie (2006) .... Narrator
  11. "Meerkat Manor" .... Narrator (26 episodes, 2005-2006)
    ... aka "Meerkat Manor: The Next Generation" (USA: fourth season title)
        - The Godmother (2006) TV episode (voice) .... Narrator
        - The Killing Fields (2006) TV episode (voice) .... Narrator
        - Growing Pains (2006) TV episode (voice) .... Narrator
        - Balance of Power (2006) TV episode (voice) .... Narrator
        - The Art of Leadership (2006) TV episode (voice) .... Narrator
          (21 more)
  12. "Horizon" .... Himself - Narrator / ... (2 episodes, 2006)
        - The Great Robot Race (2006) TV episode .... Narrator
        - We Love Cigarettes (2006) TV episode (voice) .... Himself - Narrator
  13. "HBO First Look" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Down the Loo... The Making of 'Flushed Away' (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  14. "Richard & Judy" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode dated 19 July 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  15. "The Armstrongs" (2006) TV series .... Narrator (unknown episodes)
  16. 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' (2005) (V) .... Himself
    ... aka Don't Crash: The Making of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (UK: short title)
  17. Magical Voices (2005) (V) .... Himself
  18. The Magic of Music (2005) (V) .... Himself
  19. "Breakfast" .... Himself (3 episodes, 2004-2005)
        - Episode dated 21 June 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 19 April 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 8 April 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  20. Inside 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  21. "The Paul O'Grady Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
    ... aka "The New Paul O'Grady Show" (UK: new title)
        - Episode #2.31 (2005) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself
  22. The Evening Standard British Film Awards (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  23. Touts on Tour (2004) (TV) .... Narrator
  24. Lucy's Cam (2004) (V) .... Himself
  25. "Liquid News" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 29 March 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  26. "Parkinson" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - Episode dated 13 March 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  27. The BAFTA TV Awards 2004 (2004) (TV) .... Himself
  28. 1st Annual Directors Guild of Great Britain DGGB Awards (2004) (V) .... Himself - Presenter
  29. Shaun of the Dead: EPK Featurette (2004) (V) .... Himself
  30. "Grumpy Old Men" .... Himself (4 episodes, 2003)
        - So Who's to Blame? (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - A Life in the Day (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - Stuff (2003) TV episode .... Himself
        - Is This the World We Created? (2003) TV episode
  31. "Live Lunch" .... Himself - Interviewee (1 episode, 2001)
        - Episode dated 30 March 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Himself - Interviewee

  32. Occupy! (1976) .... Player in Everyman Theatre Company, Liverpool
Archive Footage:
  1. "Planet Voice"
        - Pirates of the Caribbean Premiere (2007) TV episode .... Davy Jones
  2. Making of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (2005) (V) (uncredited) .... Slartibartfast


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(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. more
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