Nigel Hawthorne
Acting · Born Apr 5, 1929 · Died Dec 26, 2001 (72) · 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.
Known for
Tarzan
19997.4
Demolition Man
19936.8
Gandhi
19827.6
The Black Cauldron
19856.4
Amistad
19977.0
History of the World: Part I
19816.7
Watership Down
19787.2
Firefox
19826.1
The Object of My Affection
19985.8
The Plague Dogs
19827.8
The Madness of King George
19946.8
Madeline
19986.2
Richard III
19956.8
Call Me Claus
20015.7
Yes Minister
19808.3
Yes, Prime Minister
19868.3
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
19837.2
Twelfth Night
19967.0
The Winslow Boy
19996.8
Dad's Army
19687.5
