Nigel Hawthorne
Biography
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.
Top Filmography
Tarzan
1999 // MOVIE
Demolition Man
1993 // MOVIE
Gandhi
1982 // MOVIE
The Black Cauldron
1985 // MOVIE
Amistad
1997 // MOVIE
History of the World: Part I
1981 // MOVIE
Watership Down
1978 // MOVIE
Firefox
1982 // MOVIE
The Object of My Affection
1998 // MOVIE
The Plague Dogs
1982 // MOVIE
The Madness of King George
1994 // MOVIE
Madeline
1998 // MOVIE
Richard III
1995 // MOVIE
Call Me Claus
2001 // MOVIE
Yes Minister
1980 // TV