Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson as Carmine Falcone in Warner Bros. Pictures' Batman Begins - 2005

Biography

Born 12/12/1948

Throughout his illustrious acting career, which included an Oscar-nominated performance for “In the Bedroom” (2001) which put him on the Hollywood map, Tom Wilkinson enjoyed wide prominence without having to suffer from the burden of being a household name. True to his working class roots...
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Awards

  • In 2009, received Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
  • In 2008, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or TV-Movie
  • In 2002, received Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead

Highlights

  • In 2008, Portrayed James Baker, American Statesman and chief legal adviser for George W. Bush during the 2000 U.S. Presidental Election controversy in the HBO film, "Recount"; earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor in a TV-Movie
  • In 2008, Portrayed American patriot Benjamin Franklin in the HBO mini-series "John Adams"; earned a SAG nomination for Supporting Actor in a Miniseries
  • In 2007, Co-starred with George Clooney in "Michael Clayton," written and directed by Tony Gilroy; earned Golden Globe, SAG and Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

Family & Companions

  • Alice Wilkinson: daughter (Born c. 1990; mother, Diana Hardcastle)
  • Molly Wilkinson: daughter (Born c. 1993; mother, Diana Hardcastle)

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