Nigel Hawthorne (1929–2001) |
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Widely regarded as one of the greatest stage and screen actors both in his native UK and internationally, the unparalleled Nigel Hawthorne was born in Coventry, England on 5 April 1929, raised in South Africa and returned to the UK in the 1950s with his extensive work as a great gentleman of acting following during the decade as well as in the ...
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Born:in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UKDied:(age 72) in Radwell, Hertfordshire, England, UK |
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Filmography
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Actor (116 credits)
1996
The Fragile Heart
(TV Series)
Edgar Pascoe
Edgar Pascoe
- Episode #1.3
(1996)
... Edgar Pascoe
- Episode #1.2
(1996)
... Edgar Pascoe
- Episode #1.1
(1996)
... Edgar Pascoe
1989
Screenplay
(TV Series)
Rev. Jonathan Guerdon (segment "From Sleep and Shadow")
Rev. Jonathan Guerdon (segment "From Sleep and Shadow")
- The Spirit of Man
(1989)
... Rev. Jonathan Guerdon (segment "From Sleep and Shadow")
1986-1988
Yes, Prime Minister
(TV Series)
Sir Humphrey Appleby
Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Tangled Web
(1988)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The National Education Service
(1988)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Patron of the Arts
(1988)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- Power to the People
(1988)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- A Conflict of Interest
(1987)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
1985-1986
Mapp & Lucia
(TV Series)
Georgie Pillson
Georgie Pillson
- Au Reservoir
(1986)
... Georgie Pillson
- Worship
(1986)
... Georgie Pillson
- Lady Bountiful
(1986)
... Georgie Pillson
- Change and Change About
(1986)
... Georgie Pillson
- Winner Takes All
(1986)
... Georgie Pillson
1985
Jenny's War
(TV Mini Series)
Colonel
Colonel
- Episode #1.4
(1985)
... Colonel
- Episode #1.3
(1985)
... Colonel
- Episode #1.2
(1985)
... Colonel
- Episode #1.1
(1985)
... Colonel
1980-1984
Yes Minister
(TV Series)
Sir Humphrey Appleby
Sir Humphrey Appleby
- Party Games
(1984)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Middle-Class Rip-Off
(1982)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Whisky Priest
(1982)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Bed of Nails
(1982)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
- The Moral Dimension
(1982)
... Sir Humphrey Appleby
1982-1983
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Philinte / Mr. Sneer
Philinte / Mr. Sneer
- The Misanthrope
(1983)
... Philinte
- The Critic
(1982)
... Mr. Sneer
1982
The Barchester Chronicles
(TV Mini Series)
Dr. Grantly
Dr. Grantly
- Part Seven
(1982)
... Dr. Grantly
- Part Six
(1982)
... Dr. Grantly
- Part Five
(1982)
... Dr. Grantly
- Part Four
(1982)
... Dr. Grantly
- Part Three
(1982)
... Dr. Grantly
1971-1981
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Václav Havel / Fulton / Mr. Edmonds / ...
Václav Havel / Fulton / Mr. Edmonds / ...
- Protest
(1981)
... Václav Havel
- A Brush with Mr Porter on the Road to El Dorado
(1981)
... Fulton
- Jessie
(1980)
... Mr. Edmonds
- Destiny
(1978)
... Major Lewis Rolfe
- Buffet
(1976)
... Jack
1981
Tales of the Unexpected
(TV Series)
Charles Drummond
Charles Drummond
- The Last Bottle in the World
(1981)
... Charles Drummond
1980
ITV Playhouse
(TV Series)
Vera Quekett / Trevor
Vera Quekett / Trevor
- The Schoolmistress
(1980)
... Vera Quekett
- A Rod of Iron
(1980)
... Trevor
1980
The Good Companions
(TV Mini Series)
Rev. Chillingford
Rev. Chillingford
- Miss Trant Pays the Bill
(1980)
... Rev. Chillingford
1980
Jukes of Piccadilly
(TV Series)
Brinsley Jukes
Brinsley Jukes
- Dulverton Green: Part 2
(1980)
... Brinsley Jukes
- Dulverton Green: Part 1
(1980)
... Brinsley Jukes
- The Case of the Arabian Kidnap: Part 2
(1980)
... Brinsley Jukes
- The Corcelli Medallion: Part 2
(1980)
... Brinsley Jukes
- The Case of the Arabian Kidnap: Part 1
(1980)
... Brinsley Jukes
1976-1980
BBC2 Playhouse
(TV Series)
Fenton / Tenby
Fenton / Tenby
- The Enigma
(1980)
... Fenton
- Play Things
(1976)
... Tenby
1978
Edward & Mrs. Simpson
(TV Mini Series)
Walter Monkton
Walter Monkton
- The Abdication
(1978)
... Walter Monkton
- Proposals
(1978)
... Walter Monkton
- The Decision
(1978)
... Walter Monkton
- The Divorce
(1978)
... Walter Monkton
- The New King
(1978)
... Walter Monkton
1978
Warrior Queen
(TV Series)
Catus Decianus
Catus Decianus
- Episode #1.4
(1978)
... Catus Decianus
- Episode #1.3
(1978)
... Catus Decianus
- Episode #1.2
(1978)
... Catus Decianus
- Episode #1.1
(1978)
... Catus Decianus
1977
Marie Curie
(TV Mini Series)
Pierre Curie
Pierre Curie
- Episode #1.4
(1977)
... Pierre Curie
- Episode #1.3
(1977)
... Pierre Curie
- Episode #1.2
(1977)
... Pierre Curie
- Episode #1.1
(1977)
... Pierre Curie
1977
Crown Court
(TV Series)
Dr. William Ranford
Dr. William Ranford
- Beauty and the Beast: Part 1
(1977)
... Dr. William Ranford
1976
Couples
(TV Series)
Mr. Laker
Mr. Laker
- Episode #1.48
(1976)
... Mr. Laker
- Episode #1.47
(1976)
... Mr. Laker
- Episode #1.46
(1976)
... Mr. Laker
1973
Hadleigh
(TV Series)
Oliver Mason
Oliver Mason
- Second Thoughts
(1973)
... Oliver Mason
- First Impression
(1973)
... Oliver Mason
1973
The Bellcrest Story
(TV Series)
Edward Needham
Edward Needham
- Agreement
(1973)
... Edward Needham
- Before the Board
(1973)
... Edward Needham
- Agenda and Minutes
(1973)
... Edward Needham
- Studying the Market
(1973)
... Edward Needham
- The Fire
(1973)
... Edward Needham
1971
The Last of the Baskets
(TV Series)
Mr. Snodgrass
Mr. Snodgrass
- For Richer, for Poorer
(1971)
... Mr. Snodgrass
1969
Dad's Army
(TV Series)
the Angry Man
the Angry Man
- The Armoured Might of Lance Corporal Jones
(1969)
... the Angry Man
1965
Jury Room
(TV Series)
David Hemming - Juror
David Hemming - Juror
- The Dilke Affair
(1965)
... David Hemming - Juror
1963
The Desperate People
(TV Series)
Cliff Fletcher
Cliff Fletcher
- Episode #1.6
(1963)
... Cliff Fletcher
- Episode #1.5
(1963)
... Cliff Fletcher
- Episode #1.4
(1963)
... Cliff Fletcher
- Episode #1.3
(1963)
... Cliff Fletcher
1957
Villette
(TV Mini Series)
Second Footman
Second Footman
- Episode #1.2
(1957)
... Second Footman
- Episode #1.1
(1957)
1957
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Captain the Contino Sevastien Jacono de Piero
Captain the Contino Sevastien Jacono de Piero
- His Excellency
(1957)
... Captain the Contino Sevastien Jacono de Piero
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Personal Details
Other Works:
His credits at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre include: the title role in Shakespeare's "Macbeth" and Falstaff in "Henry IV" (1970). See more »Alternate Names:
Nigel Hawthorne CBE | Nigel Hawthorn | Sir Nigel HawthorneHeight:
5' 11¾" (1.82 m)Parents:
Hawthorne, Charles Barnard | Hawthorne, Agnes Rosemary
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