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Nigel Hawthorne
Acting
Born: 1929
Hertfordshire, England, UK
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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.
Known For
Parkinson
Self
1998 · US
Performance
Brian Leary
1991 · GB
ScreenPlay
Rev. Jonathan Guerdon
1986 · GB
Natural World
Narrator
1983 · GB
Yes Minister
Sir Humphrey Appleby
1980 · GB
Tales of the Unexpected
Charles Drummond
1979 · GB
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Stephano
1978 · GB
Playhouse
Tenby
1974 · GB
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinson | 1998 | Self |
| Performance | 1991 | Brian Leary |
| ScreenPlay | 1986 | Rev. Jonathan Guerdon |
| Natural World | 1983 | Narrator |
| Yes Minister | 1980 | Sir Humphrey Appleby |
| Tales of the Unexpected | 1979 | Charles Drummond |
| The BBC Television Shakespeare | 1978 | Stephano |
| Playhouse | 1974 | Tenby |
| ITV Saturday Night Theatre | 1969 | Hugh |
| Omnibus | 1967 | Contributor |
| ITV Playhouse | 1967 | Trevor |
| BBC Play of the Month | 1965 | Mr Sneer |
| Tony Awards | 1956 | Self - Winner |