Nigel Hawthorne

Nigel Hawthorne

Acting5th April 1929(died at 72)Hertfordshire, England, UK118 titles

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.

Born

5th April 1929 · Hertfordshire, England, UK

Died

26th December 2001

Known for

Acting

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Known for

History of the World: Part I

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Filmography

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