Nigel Hawthorne

Biography

Born 04/05/1929

The ultimate late-bloomer, British character player Nigel Hawthorne had nearly 45 years as an actor under his belt when he finally broke through to stardom with his compelling performance in the title role of "The Madness of King George" (1994). On stage, the role earned him an Olivier Award (among...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1996, received BAFTA Award for Best Television Actor
In 1995, received BAFTA Award for Best Actor
In 1992, received Evening Standard Award for Best Actor

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Highlights

In 2001, Appeared as Lord Melbourne in the biographical miniseries "Victoria and Albert" (aired in USA on A&E)
In 2001, Portrayed Santa Claus in the TNT original "Call Me Claus", co-starring Whoppi Goldberg
In 1999, Voiced the character of Professor Porter in Disney's animated "Tarzan"

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Family & Companions

Trevor Bentham: together since c. 1979; penned the script for "The Clandestine Marriage" (1999), which co-starred Hawthorne and Joan Collins
Charles Hawthorne: father (20 years older than wife)

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