Nigel Hawthorne

Acting

Born: 1929-04-05
Died: 2001-12-26
From: Hertfordshire, England, UK
Gender: Male
Popularity: 1

Biography

Sir Nigel Barnard Hawthorne (April 5, 1929 – December 26, 2001) was an English actor, perhaps best remembered for his role as Sir Humphrey Appleby, the Permanent Secretary in the 1980s sitcom Yes Minister and the Cabinet Secretary in its sequel, Yes, Prime Minister. For this role he would win four Bafta Awards during the 1980s in the 'Best Light Entertainment Performance' Category. In the 1990s He would win two more Bafta Awards, one as Best TV Actor for 'The Fragile Heart' and one as Best Film Actor for 'The Madness of King George'. His role in the latter also garnered him his sole Oscar Nomination.

Awards & Nominations6 won · 1 nominated

Nominated

Academy Award for Best Actor

The Madness of King George

1995
🏆 Won

Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play

1991
🏆 Won

Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role

1977
🏆 Won

Laurence Olivier Awards

🏆 Won

Knight Bachelor

🏆 Won

BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role

🏆 Won

Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Acting108 titles

Production2 titles