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Nigel Hawthorne - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 05, 1929 |
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| Died | December 26, 2001 (age 72) |
| Birthplace | Coventry, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Nigel Hawthorne's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Notable for his television role as Sir Humphrey Appleby in 'Yes Minister' and 'Yes, Prime Minister,' and his Academy Award-nominated performance in 'The Madness of King George.' |
Intro
Sir Nigel Hawthorne was a renowned English actor, best known for his roles in stage, television, and film, particularly as Sir Humphrey Appleby in the British sitcom 'Yes Minister' and as King George III in 'The Madness of King George.'
Early Life & Background
Nigel Hawthorne was born on April 5, 1929, in Coventry, England, but moved to South Africa as a child, where he attended St George's Grammar School in Cape Town. He returned to England to pursue a career in acting.
Career Highlights
- Played Sir Humphrey Appleby in 'Yes Minister' and 'Yes, Prime Minister' (1980–88)
- Starred as King George III in the film 'The Madness of King George' (1994), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor
- Awarded a BAFTA TV Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance (multiple times for 'Yes Minister')
- Knighted in 1999 for services to theatre
Trivia
- He was openly gay and lived with his partner, Trevor Bentham, for many years.
- Turned down the role of the Doctor in 'Doctor Who'.
- Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1999.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Nigel Hawthorne born?
Nigel Hawthorne was born the 5 April 1929.
Where is Nigel Hawthorne from?
Coventry, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom.
On His Birth-Day
About April 5th, 1929, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 5, 1929, Lithuania signed the Litvinov Protocol, joining other nations in a commitment to peace and cooperation. This agreement was part of a broader effort to stabilize international relations in Eastern Europe during the interwar period.
- Day of the week: April 5th, 1929 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont
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