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Nigel Hawthorne

Born 1929-04-05

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 1999 · 7.3 Demolition Man 1993 · 6.7 Amistad 1997 · 7.3 The Black Cauldron 1985 · 6.3 Firefox 1982 · 5.9 The Object of My Affection 1998 · 6.0 The Madness of King George 1994 · 7.2 Richard III 1995 · 7.3 The Winslow Boy 1999 · 7.3 The Plague Dogs 1982 · 7.7 Madeline 1998 · 6.0 Call Me Claus 2001 · 5.4 The Hiding Place 1975 · 7.4 The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1982 · 6.3 A Woman Called Golda 1982 · 7.5 A Tale of Two Cities 1980 · 6.6 Sweeney 2 1978 · 6.6