Acting

Nigel Hawthorne

Born 1929-04-05 · Hertfordshire, England, UKDied 2001-12-2630 series93 films

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.

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Acting

2001Victoria & AlbertViscount Melbourne2 ep.
1998Animal StoriesNarrator (voice)52 ep.
1998ParkinsonSelf1 ep.
1996The Fragile HeartDr. Edgar Pascoe3 ep.
1996Russia's War: Blood Upon the SnowNarrator10 ep.
1991PerformanceBrian Leary1 ep.
1988The Play on OneJohn1 ep.
1986ScreenPlayRev. Jonathan Guerdon1 ep.
1986Yes, Prime MinisterSir Humphrey Appleby16 ep.
1985Theatre NightHarpagon1 ep.
1985Jenny's WarColonel4 ep.
1985Mapp & LuciaGeorgie Pillson10 ep.
1983Natural WorldNarrator1 ep.
1982The Barchester ChroniclesDr Grantly7 ep.
1980Russell Harty1 ep.
1980Yes MinisterSir Humphrey Appleby21 ep.
1979The Other SideSkellow5 ep.
1979Thomas & SarahWilson1 ep.
1978The BBC Television ShakespeareStephano1 ep.
1978Edward and Mrs SimpsonWalter Monkton5 ep.
1978HolocaustOhldendorf1 ep.
1978Going StraightWorm Wellings1 ep.
1978Warrior QueenCatus Decianus6 ep.
1977Marie CuriePierre Curie5 ep.
1976Bill BrandBrowning1 ep.
1974PlayhouseTenby2 ep.
1970Play for TodayGraham8 ep.
1968Dad's ArmyAngry Man1 ep.
1963The Desperate PeopleCliff Fletcher4 ep.
1962Man of the WorldAssistant Director1 ep.

Guest appearances

2002Omnibus1 ep.
2000ParkinsonSelf1 ep.
1998Natural WorldNarrator1 ep.
1995Film '72Self1 ep.
1991PerformanceBrian Leary1 ep.
1989ScreenPlayRev. Jonathan Guerdon1 ep.
1989The Play on OneJohn1 ep.
1988Theatre NightHarpagon1 ep.
1984Tony AwardsSelf - Winner1 ep.
1982BBC Play of the MonthMr Sneer, Philinte2 ep.
1982Russell Harty1 ep.
1982Hallmark Hall of FameMagistrate1 ep.
1971Play for TodayFulton, Graham, Jack, Major Lewis Rolfe8 ep.
1981Tales of the UnexpectedCharles Drummond1 ep.
1980ITV PlayhouseTrevor1 ep.
1980The BBC Television ShakespeareStephano1 ep.
1976PlayhouseFenton, Tenby2 ep.
1979Thomas & SarahWilson1 ep.
1978Edward and Mrs SimpsonWalter Monkton5 ep.
1978HolocaustOhldendorf1 ep.
1978Going StraightWorm Wellings1 ep.
1976Bill BrandBrowning1 ep.
1973ITV Saturday Night TheatreHugh1 ep.
1969Dad's ArmyAngry Man1 ep.
1963Man of the WorldAssistant Director1 ep.
1963The Desperate PeopleCliff Fletcher4 ep.