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.
Awards & recognition
- Tony Award — Best Actor in a Play · 1991
- Laurence Olivier Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 1977
- BAFTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Knight Bachelor
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- Laurence Olivier Awards
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1995 · nominated
Filmography37 titles
Yes, Prime Minister
Yes Minister
RARG
The Plague Dogs
Victoria & Albert
Gandhi
Tarzan
Natural World
Dad's Army
Watership Down
Amistad
Twelfth Night
King of the Wind
The Tempest
The Hiding Place
The Winslow Boy
Richard III
The Madness of King George
Demolition Man
History of the World: Part I
Tales of the Unexpected
Dead on Time
Forbidden Territory: Stanley's Search for Livingstone
Higher Love
The Black Cauldron
Madeline
Sweeney 2
Young Winston
Firefox
A Tale of Two Cities
Carve Her Name with Pride
The Object of My Affection
Call Me Claus
A Reasonable Man
The Big Brass Ring
Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey
The Fragile Heart