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Bill Nighy has regularly appeared at the National Theatre in a succession of new plays by leading British writers. In 1993, Bill Nighy starred as an ambitious academic in Tom Stoppard's "Arcadia" in a production by Trevor Nunn. Seven years later, he won enormous critical acclaim for his performance as psychiatrist Dr. Robert Smith in "Blue/Orange," written by Joe Penhall and directed by Roger Michell. For Nicholas de Jongh in the Evening Standard, it was a "knockout performance." It was a performance that also brought Bill Nighy a Best Actor nomination in the prestigious Olivier Awards. Bill Nighy was also seen as Trigorin in a National Theatre production of Chekhov's "The Seagull" opposite Judi Dench as Arkadina. Bill Nighy had previously worked with Dame Judi on "Absolute Hell" (BBC) and they were recently reunited for the critically acclaimed "Notes on a Scandal," which also stars Cate Blanchett and is directed by Richard Eyre.
Bill Nighy's long list of television credits includes virtually every major drama series on British TV, but it was his work on "The Men's Room" (BBC) in 1991 that brought him particular attention. More recently, Bill Nighy won a BAFTA Best Actor Award and a Royal Television Society Best Actor Award for his performance as a newspaper editor in the cult series "State of Play." Bill Nighy has also starred in two television films for writer/director Stephen Poliakoff in "The Lost Prince," for which he won a Golden Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and the extraordinary "Gideon's Daughter." Referring to Bill Nighy's work in "Gideon's Daughter," the New York Herald news commented that "he dazzles with his subtlety...There ought to be a prize for him for making it look so real." His playing of Lawrence, a middle-aged Treasury official rejuvenated by love in "The Girl in the Cafe," won Bill Nighy a Golden Globe® Award for Best Actor in a Miniseries and widespread praise from critics. For Entertainment Weekly, Bill Nighy was "effortlessly charming" and Alessandra Stanley wrote in the New York Times that "The cause is just, but Bill Nighy's performance is reason enough to sign up." "The Constant Gardener" won Bill Nighy Best Supporting Actor at the British Independent Film Awards in 2005. But it was "Still Crazy" and his performance as ageing rock vocalist Ray Simms that established Bill Nighy's cinema profile and which won him the Peter Sellers Award for Best Comedy Performance, given by the London Evening Standard. Bill Nighy landed a second Peter Sellers Award for his unforgettably washed-up pop star Billy Mack in "Love, Actually," an enormously popular performance that also won him a London Film Critics Award and a Best Supporting Actor BAFTA. Other cinema credits for Bill Nighy include "Underworld," "Underworld: Evolution," "Shaun of the Dead," and "Enduring Love." In 2003, Bill Nighy won four Best Supporting Actor awards from the L.A. Film Critics Association for his performances in "AKA," "Lawless Heart," "I Capture the Castle," and "Love, Actually." Bill Nighy's stellar performance as pirate captain Davy Jones—half-squid, half-human—in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" will be reprised with the 2007 release of "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End." Bill Nighy is currently performing on Broadway in David Hare's theater production "The Vertical Hour." Bill Nighy stars along side Julianne Moore in this story of an American war correspondent that is challenged about her beliefs and culture after meeting an Englishman whose way of life comes as a surprise. The Observer stated that Bill Nighy "gave one of the most remarkable performances ever seen on a New York stage." Projects for 2007 include "Easy Virtue" where Bill Nighy will star opposite Renee Zellweger. This film takes place in the 1920s and follows the complicated experience of meeting new in-laws after an American woman marries an Englishman on the spur of the moment in France. Bill Nighy also has a cameo appearance in "Hot Fuzz," a film from the makers of "Shaun of the Dead."
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March 19, 2010 I love Bill Nighy, Steve Coogan, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Paddy Considine. #FFFF less than an hour ago@Jinxeh And the moral of Love Actually is that "Love is all around" which is...inspiring, I guess. And Bill Nighy sings...I think! 2 hours ago@Jinxeh You need to see it!. Firstly, it has Colin Firth (and Bill Nighy). Secondly, "Love Is All Around," and thirdly, it is hilarious. 2 hours ago@meetmeatmikes YES! I loved State of Play -must get it again. BBC so much better than the movie. Just loved Bill Nighy! 3 hours agoBill Nighy is going to be in an episode of Doctor Who! Excuse me while I fangirl over here. 3 hours agoNew Doctor Who: Bill Nighy, WWII, a steampunk TARDIS console with a typewriter, morse key and gramophone..has someone been reading my diary? 7 hours ago@stephencoley ok I made the Bill Nighy one up. :) 18 hours ago@intruth Oooh I never knew that was Bill Nighy. You'll be telling me next that Kenneth Branagh is Postman Pat!!! 18 hours ago@stephencoley yeah! And Bill Nighy as Yojojo in Waybuloo! 18 hours ago2 right, 3 to go... which MAGICAL film franchise links David Tennant, Julie Christie & Bill Nighy? UK only. DM answer. 19 hours agoFirst 5 to DM me the magical film franchise that links David Tennant, Julie Christie & Bill Nighy win Glorious39 screenplay. UK only. Go! 19 hours agois watching "The Constant Gardener" with Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz and Bill Nighy. Purdy good so far! 1 day ago@FictionWitch Well, Leslie Howard would (apparently) be the obvious choice, but he's dead. Maybe Bill Nighy :-) 1 day agoBill Nighy and Kirstie from Phil and Kirstie are here as well! 1 day ago@editoriale State of Play is brilliant; available on DVD. Also has Bill Nighy (sigh...) 1 day ago |
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