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Nigel Hawthorne was an English actor and producer who was best known for his roles in the films The Madness of King George, The Object of My Affection, and The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain. He was also known for his roles in the television series Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister.
Hawthorne was born on 5 April 1929 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England. He attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and began his career in the theatre. He made his film debut in the 1964 film The Pumpkin Eater. He went on to appear in numerous films and television series throughout his career.
Hawthorne was nominated for four Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and four BAFTA Awards. He won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role in The Madness of King George. He also won a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role in The Object of My Affection.
Hawthorne died on 26 December 2001 at the age of 72. His net worth at the time of his death was estimated to be around $5 million.
| Popular As |
Nigel Barnard Hawthorne |
| Occupation |
actor,producer |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
5 April, 1929 |
| Birthday |
5 April |
| Birthplace |
Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK |
| Date of death |
26 December, 2001 |
| Died Place |
Radwell, Hertfordshire, England, UK |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom |
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Nigel Hawthorne Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Nigel Hawthorne height is 5' 11½" (1.82 m) .
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5' 11½" (1.82 m) |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Nigel Hawthorne Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Nigel Hawthorne worth at the age of 72 years old? Nigel Hawthorne’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated
Nigel Hawthorne's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
Actor |
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Timeline
2001 - Battled a recurrence of pancreatic cancer which was thought in remission after surgical therapy.
He was created a Knight Bachelor in the 1999 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to drama.
Although he played Maggie Smith's son in Richard III (1995), he was more than five years her senior in real life.
Has played a former King of England (George III in The Madness of King George (1994) ) and a former President of the United States (Martin Van Buren in Amistad (1997) ).
He didn't get on well with Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes during the making of Demolition Man (1993).
Was added the 1992 Laurence Olivier theatre award (1991 season) for best actor for his performance in "The Madness of George III" at the Royal National Theatre. For his performance in its film adaptation The Madness of King George (1994), he was nominated for Oscar of best actor.
He was awarded the 1991 London Critics Circle Theatre Award (Drama Theatre Award) for Best Actor for his performance in "The Madness of King George III".
He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1987 Queen's New Year Honours List for his services to drama.
He was considered for the roles of Dr. Hans Fallada, Sir Percy Heseltine, Dr. Bukovsky and Dr. Armstrong in Lifeforce (1985).
He did a small uncredited cameo in the Crimson Insurance short film by Terry Gilliam that is part of Monty Python's Monty Python's Meaning Of Life (1983) - he is the man that is walking by the building when the anchors are raised.
Has received numerous awards including: Clarence Derwent and SWET Awards for "Privates on Parade" - and the 'Broadcasting Press Guild' Award, plus two BAFTA Awards (1981) and (1982), for his role as "Sir Humphrey Appleby" in Yes Minister (1980).
His portrayal of 'Sir Humphrey Appleby' in the BBC comedy Yes Minister (1980) won him international acclaim in the 1980s.
Among the actors offered the part of 'Captain Striker' (played by 'Keith Barron') in Doctor Who (1963): Enlightenment.
Is one of 13 actors who have received an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of a real-life king. The others in chronological order are Charles Laughton for The Private Life of Henry VIII. (1933), Robert Morley for Marie Antoinette (1938), Basil Rathbone for If I Were King (1938), Laurence Olivier for Henry V (1944) and Richard III (1955), José Ferrer for Joan of Arc (1948), Yul Brynner for King and I, The (1956), John Gielgud for Becket (1964), Peter O'Toole for Becket (1964) and The Lion in Winter (1968), Robert Shaw for A Man for All Seasons (1966), Richard Burton for Anne of the Thousand Days (1969), Kenneth Branagh for Henry V (1989), and Colin Firth for The King's Speech (2010).
Widely regarded as one of the greatest stage and screen actors both in his native UK and internationally, the unparalleled Nigel Hawthorne was born in Coventry, England on 5 April 1929, raised in South Africa and returned to the UK in the 1950s with his extensive work as a great gentleman of acting following during the decade as well as in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
