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James Nesbitt

James Nesbitt - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 15, 1965
Age61
BirthplaceBroughshane, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also James Nesbitt's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDragon
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForLeading roles in television series such as 'Cold Feet' and in films including 'The Hobbit' trilogy.

Intro

James Nesbitt is a Northern Irish actor known for his work in television and film, particularly in British productions. He gained acclaim for roles in series like 'Cold Feet' and for appearing in 'The Hobbit' film trilogy.

Early Life & Background

James Nesbitt was born on 15 January 1965 in Broughshane, County Antrim. He grew up in a Protestant family, and his father was a primary-school headmaster. Nesbitt attended the Riverside School and later attended the University College, Coleraine, before studying at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.

Career Highlights

  • Starred as Adam Williams in the ITV comedy-drama 'Cold Feet' (1998–2003; 2016–2020)
  • Featured as Bofur in Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit' trilogy (2012–2014)
  • Appeared in BBC dramas such as 'Jekyll' (2007), 'Murphy’s Law' (2003–2007), and 'The Missing' (2014)
  • Won several awards including a British Comedy Award and National Television Award

Trivia

  • James Nesbitt was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 2016 for services to drama and the community in Northern Ireland.
  • He is a fan of Manchester United football club.
  • Nesbitt served as Chancellor of Ulster University from 2010 to 2022.

FAQs

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How old is James Nesbitt?

James Nesbitt is 61 years old.

When was James Nesbitt born?

James Nesbitt was born the 15 January 1965.

Where is James Nesbitt from?

Broughshane, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

On His Birth-Day

About January 15th, 1965, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 15, 1965, the Soviet Union conducted an underground nuclear test, resulting in the creation of an 'atomic lake' due to the collapse of the test site. This event was part of the Soviet Union's extensive nuclear testing program during the Cold War.
  • Day of the week: January 15th, 1965 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Come See About Me by The Supremes
  • #1 UK song: Yeh Yeh by Georgie Fame
  • Popular movie: The Sound of Music directed by Robert Wise

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Nesbitt
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0620596/