Nigel Hawthorne

Nigel Hawthorne

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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.Read full biography

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Victoria & Albert (2001), Animal Stories (1998), Russia's War: Blood Upon the Snow (1996), The Fragile Heart (1996), The Play on One (1988), Yes, Prime Minister (1986), Jenny's War (1985), Theatre Night (1985), Mapp & Lucia (1985), The Barchester Chronicles (1982), Russell Harty (1980), Tales of the Unexpected (1979), The Other Side (1979), Going Straight (1978), Edward and Mrs Simpson (1978), Warrior Queen (1978), Holocaust (1978), Marie Curie (1977), Bill Brand (1976), The Desperate People (1963), Man of the World (1962), Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)