Bill Nighy

Also known as William Francis "Bill" Nighy, William Francis Nighy

British actor (born 1949)

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Bill Nighy is a British actor born in 1949 who has appeared in film, television, and theater throughout his career. He is known for his distinctive voice and comedic timing, making him a recognizable figure in British entertainment.

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Acting · Caterham, Surrey, England, UK

William Francis Nighy (born 12 December 1949) is an English actor. Known for his work on screen and stage, he has received numerous awards, including two BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe Award and nominations for an Academy Award and a Tony Award. Nighy started his career with the Everyman Theatre, Liverpool and made his London debut with the Royal National Theatre starting with The Illuminatus! in…

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500 Miles2026
Shelter — Manafort2026
Bulk — The Voice2026
A Pirate's Life For Me — Davy Jones2026
Ride or Die — The Director2026
& Sons — Andrew2025
This Is the Beginning2025
Harlan Coben's Lazarus — Doctor Lazarus 'Dr L'2025

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William Francis Nighy (/naɪ/; born 12 December 1949) is a British actor. Known for his work on stage and screen, he has received various accolades including two BAFTA Awards and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, a Laurence Olivier Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Nighy started his career with the Everyman Theatre, Liverpool, and made his London debut with the Royal National Theatre starting with The Illuminatus! in 1977. He gained acclaim for his roles in David Hare's Pravda in 1985, Harold Pinter's Betrayal in 1991, Tom Stoppard's Arcadia in 1993, and Anton Chekhov's The Seagull in 1994. He received a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor nomination for his role in Blue/Orange in 2001. He acted on Broadway in the David Hare plays The Vertical Hour (2006) and Skylight (2015), earning a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play nomination for the latter.