Bill Nighy

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

12/12/1949

Place of Birth

Caterham, Surrey, England, UK

Also Known As

William Francis Nighyויליאם פרנסיס "ביל" ניי

Bill Nighy

Biography

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 1977. There 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 Chekov's The Seagull in 1994. He received a Laure...

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