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Popular British character actor Tom Wilkinson was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England in a long line of urban farmers. Economic hardships forced his family to move to Canada for a few years when Wilkinson was a child; after he had returned to England, he attended and graduated from the University of Kent at Canterbury with a degree in English and American Literature... See full bio »

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Thomas Geoffrey Wilkinson
in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
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2014 Lives of the Saints (in production)
Gerry
 
???? Good People (filming)
 
2014 The Grand Budapest Hotel (post-production)
 
2013 Belle (post-production)
Lord Mansfield
 
2013 Felony (post-production)
Detective Carl Summer
 
2013 Little Boy (post-production)
Fr. Oliver
 
2013 The Lone Ranger
Cole
 
2012 Sleeping Dogs (Video Game)
Superintendent Thomas Pendrew (voice)
 
2012/I The Samaritan
Xavier
 
2011 The Gruffalo's Child (TV movie)
Fox (voice)
 
2011 Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
IMF Secretary (uncredited)
 
2011 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Graham Dashwood
 
2011 The Kennedys (TV mini-series)
Joe Kennedy Sr.
– Lancer and Lace (2011) … Joe Kennedy Sr.
– My Brother's Keeper (2011) … Joe Kennedy Sr.
– Cuban Missiles (2011) … Joe Kennedy Sr.
– Life Sentences (2011) … Joe Kennedy Sr.
– Bobby's War (2011) … Joe Kennedy Sr.
See all 8 episodes »
 
2011 The Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation
Fox (voice)
 
2011 The Green Hornet
James Reid
 
2010 Burke and Hare
Doctor Robert Knox
 
2010 The Conspirator
Reverdy Johnson
 
2010/I The Debt
Stephan Gold (Tel Aviv 1997)
 
2010 Jackboots on Whitehall
Albert (voice) / Goebbels (voice)
 
2010 The Ghost Writer
Paul Emmett
 
2009 The Gruffalo (TV short)
Fox (voice)
 
2009 44 Inch Chest
Archie
 
2009 Duplicity
Howard Tully
 
2008 Valkyrie
General Friedrich Fromm
 
2008 A Number (TV movie)
Salter
 
2008 RocknRolla
Lenny Cole
 
2008 Recount (TV movie)
James Baker
 
2008 John Adams (TV mini-series)
Benjamin Franklin
– Reunion (2008) … Benjamin Franklin
– Don't Tread on Me (2008) … Benjamin Franklin
– Independence (2008) … Benjamin Franklin
 
2007 Michael Clayton
Arthur Edens
 
2007 Cassandra's Dream
Howard
 
2007 Dedication
Rudy Holt
 
2006 The Last Kiss
Stephen
 
2006 The Night of the White Pants
Max Hagan
 
2005 Ripley Under Ground
John Webster
 
2005 Separate Lies
James Manning
 
2005 The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Father Moore
 
2005 Batman Begins (Video Game)
Carmine Falcone (voice)
 
2005 Batman Begins
Carmine Falcone
 
2005 Piccadilly Jim
Bingley Crocker
 
2004 A Good Woman
Tuppy
 
2004 Stage Beauty
Thomas Betterton
 
2004 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Dr. Mierzwiak
 
2004 If Only
Taxi Driver
 
2003 Girl with a Pearl Earring
Pieter Van Ruijven
 
2003 Normal (TV movie)
Roy 'Ruth' Applewood
 
2002 An Angel for May (TV movie)
Sam Wheeler
 
2002 Before You Go
Frank
 
2002 The Importance of Being Earnest
Dr. Frederick Chasuble
 
2002 The Gathering Storm (TV movie)
Sir Robert Vansittart
 
2001 Black Knight
Sir Knolte of Marlborough
 
2001 Another Life
Mr. Carlton
 
2001 In the Bedroom
Matt Fowler
 
2000 Chain of Fools
Bollingsworth
 
2000 Essex Boys
John Dyke
 
2000 The Patriot
Gen. Lord Charles Cornwallis
 
1999 David Copperfield (TV movie)
Narrator
 
1999/I Ride with the Devil
Orton Brown
 
1999 Molokai
Brother Joseph Dutton
 
1998 Shakespeare in Love
Hugh Fennyman
 
1998 Jilting Joe
Wyatt
 
1998 Rush Hour
Griffin
 
1998 The Governess
Mr. Charles Cavendish
 
1997 Cold Enough for Snow (TV movie)
Hugh Lloyd
 
1997 Oscar and Lucinda
Hugh Stratton
 
1997 Wilde
Marquess of Queensberry
 
1997 The Full Monty
Gerald
 
1997 Smilla's Sense of Snow
Prof. Loyen
 
1996 The Ghost and the Darkness
Robert Beaumont
 
1996 Interview Day (TV movie)
Hugh
 
1996 Crossing the Floor (TV movie)
David Hanratty
 
1995 Sense and Sensibility
Mr. Dashwood
 
1990-1995 Screen Two (TV series)
David Hanratty / Dr. Webb / Father McAteer
– A Very Open Prison (1995) … David Hanratty
– All Things Bright and Beautiful (1994) … Father McAteer
– Sometime in August (1990) … Dr. Webb
 
1994 Martin Chuzzlewit (TV mini-series)
Seth Pecksniff
– Episode Six (1994) … Seth Pecksniff
– Episode Five (1994) … Seth Pecksniff
– Episode Four (1994) … Seth Pecksniff
– Episode Three (1994) … Seth Pecksniff
– Episode Two (1994) … Seth Pecksniff
See all 6 episodes »
 
1994 Performance (TV series)
Duke Vincentio
– Measure for Measure (1994) … Duke Vincentio
 
1994 Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (TV series)
Buckingham
– King Richard III (1994) … Buckingham (voice)
 
1994 Priest
Father Matthew Thomas
 
1994 Alleyn Mysteries (TV series)
Gerald Lacklander
– Scales of Justice (1994) … Gerald Lacklander
 
1994 A Business Affair
Bob
 
1994 Royal Deceit
Hardvendel
 
1994 A Very Open Prison (TV movie)
Home Secretary
 
1993 In the Name of the Father
Appeal Prosecutor
 
1993 Resnick: Rough Treatment (TV movie)
D.I. Charlie Resnick
 
1993 An Exchange of Fire (TV movie)
President Slajek
 
1993 Stay Lucky (TV series)
Allon
– Gilding the Lily (1993) … Allon
 
1992 Resnick: Lonely Hearts (TV movie)
Det. Insp. Charlie Resnick
 
1992 Underbelly (TV series)
Paul Manning
 
1991 Prime Suspect (TV mini-series)
Peter Rawlins
 
1991 Lovejoy (TV series)
Ashley Wilkes
– One Born Every Minute (1991) … Ashley Wilkes
 
1990 Paper Mask
Dr. Thorn
 
1990 Counterstrike (TV series)
– Art for Art's Sake (1990)
– Dead in the Air (1990)
 
1990 TECX (TV series)
Hugo Gillon
– The Wine Business (1990) … Hugo Gillon
 
1990 Inspector Morse (TV series)
Jake Normington
– The Infernal Serpent (1990) … Jake Normington
 
1989 First and Last (TV movie)
Stephen
 
1988 Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV series)
Robert Hathall
– Shake Hands Forever: Part Three (1988) … Robert Hathall
– Shake Hands Forever: Part Two (1988) … Robert Hathall
– Shake Hands Forever: Part One (1988) … Robert Hathall
 
1988 The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank (TV movie)
Silberbauer
 
1988 The Woman He Loved (TV movie)
Ernest Simpson
 
1986 First Among Equals (TV mini-series)
Raymond Gould
– Episode #1.10 (1986) … Raymond Gould
– Episode #1.9 (1986) … Raymond Gould
– Episode #1.8 (1986) … Raymond Gould
– Episode #1.7 (1986) … Raymond Gould
– Episode #1.6 (1986) … Raymond Gould
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1985 Happy Families (TV series)
Jack
– Cassie (1985) … Jack
 
1985 Travelling Man (TV series)
– On the Hook (1985)
 
1985 Bones
Tom
 
1985/I Sylvia
Keith Henderson
 
1985 Agatha Christie's Miss Marple: A Pocket Full of Rye (TV movie)
Detective Inspector Neele
 
1985 Wetherby
Roger Braithwaite
 
1984 Sakharov (TV movie)
 
1984 Squaring the Circle (TV movie)
Rulewski
 
1984 Sharma and Beyond (TV movie)
Vivian
 
1984 Strangers and Brothers (TV series)
George Passant
– Episode #1.2 (1984) … George Passant
– Episode #1.1 (1984) … George Passant
 
1983 Spyship (TV series)
Martin Taylor
– Episode #1.6 (1983) … Martin Taylor
– Episode #1.5 (1983) … Martin Taylor
– Episode #1.4 (1983) … Martin Taylor
– Episode #1.3 (1983) … Martin Taylor
– Episode #1.2 (1983) … Martin Taylor
See all 6 episodes »
 
1983 All for Love (TV series)
– Letting the Birds Go Free (1983)
 
1982 Panorama (TV series documentary)
Czuma
– Two Weeks in Winter: How the Army Took Over Poland (1982) … Czuma
 
1979 Crime and Punishment (TV mini-series)
Cadet
– Part 1 (1979) … Cadet
 
1976 Smuga cienia
Ransome
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
2001 Another Life (performer: "Silly Billy Willy")
 
1994 Priest (performer: "GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME")
 
Show ShowSelf (22 titles)
1999-2012 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 9 May 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 14 March 1999 (1999) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 Gomorron (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 March 2012 (2012) … Himself
 
2012 Space Junk 3D (documentary short)
Narrator
 
2011 Janela Indiscreta (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.92 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 The Big Picture (TV series)
Himself
– Extra - The Debt (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Piers Morgan Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 April 2011 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 The Making of the Kennedys (documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Cinetipp (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Duplicity (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Blokes, Birds and Backenders (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2009 The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television & Nominee: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
 
2008 An Evening at the Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2008 La noche de los Oscar (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 The 80th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
 
2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 28 January 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2007 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 7 December 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2005 Film '72 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 November 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 14 November 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 A Look Inside 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
2002 The 74th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Leading Role
 
2002 The 2002 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2002 The Day I Died (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
1998 The Laurence Olivier Awards 1998 (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
1994 On location with: All Things Bright and Beautiful (documentary short)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2008 The Comedy Map of Britain (TV series documentary)
 
2008 Cinema 3 (TV series)
 
2006 20 to 1 (TV series documentary)
 

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His Royal Shakespeare Company credits include: Corin in "As You Like It", Melantius in Beaumont & Fletcher's "The Maid's Tragedy", Horatio in "Hamlet", Catesby in "Richard III" (1980), Antonio in "The Merchant Of Venice", and Pavel Gai in the... See more »

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Alternate Names:

Thomas Wilkinson

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Personal Quote:

There are no acting challenges in a good script, only in a bad script. See more »

Trivia:

He was awarded the 1986 London Critics Circle Theatre Award (Drama Theatre Award) for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Ghosts. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius