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Nigel Hawthorne

Nigel Hawthorne

Actor · born 5 April 1929 · Hertfordshire, England, UK

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.

Where to start: The Plague Dogs (1982).

As actor 68

TV shows 15

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Nigel Hawthorne movie?

By viewer score, The Plague Dogs (1982) at 7.8/10.

What are Nigel Hawthorne’s most popular movies?

Tarzan, Demolition Man, Gandhi.

How many movies has Nigel Hawthorne made?

68 films on TMDB, 68 as actor.

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