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Nigel Hawthorne

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sir Nigel Barnard Hawthorne, CBE (5 April 1929 – 26 December 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
Born: Fri, Apr 05 1929
Birthplace: Hertfordshire, England, UK

Death: Wed, Dec 26 2001
Nigel Hawthorne is 72 years old
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Poster of Yes, Prime Minister: Re-elected
Yes, Prime Minister: Re-elected
Nigel Hawthorne would have been no older than 72 in Yes, Prime Minister: Re-elected as 'Self (Archive Material)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 15 2013
Poster of Once Upon a Halloween
Once Upon a Halloween
Nigel Hawthorne would have been no older than 72 in Once Upon a Halloween as 'Fflewddur Fflam'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 26 2005
Poster of Animal Stories
Animal Stories
Nigel Hawthorne would have been no older than 72 in Animal Stories as 'Narrator (Orig. U.K.)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 2005
Poster of Call Me Claus
Call Me Claus
Nigel Hawthorne was 72 in Call Me Claus as 'Nick'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 2001
Poster of Victoria & Albert
Victoria & Albert
Nigel Hawthorne was 72 in Victoria & Albert as 'Lord William Lamb'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 2001
Poster of Higher Love
Higher Love
Nigel Hawthorne was 72 in Higher Love as 'Uncle Cullen'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 2001
Poster of The Clandestine Marriage
The Clandestine Marriage
Nigel Hawthorne was 70 in The Clandestine Marriage as 'Lord Ogleby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1999
Poster of A Reasonable Man
A Reasonable Man
Nigel Hawthorne was 70 in A Reasonable Man as 'Judge Wendon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1999
Poster of Tarzan
Tarzan
Nigel Hawthorne was 70 in Tarzan as 'Professor Archimedes Q. Porter (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1999
Poster of The Big Brass Ring
The Big Brass Ring
Nigel Hawthorne was 70 in The Big Brass Ring as 'Kim Mennaker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 20 1999
Poster of The Winslow Boy
The Winslow Boy
Nigel Hawthorne was 69 in The Winslow Boy as 'Arthur Winslow'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 18 1999
Poster of Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey
Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey
Nigel Hawthorne was 69 in Atatürk: Founder of Modern Turkey as 'Sir Percy Lorraine, British Ambassador'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Madeline
Madeline
Nigel Hawthorne was 69 in Madeline as 'Lord Covington'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1998
Poster of The Object of My Affection
The Object of My Affection
Nigel Hawthorne was 69 in The Object of My Affection as 'Rodney Fraser'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1998
Poster of Amistad
Amistad
Nigel Hawthorne was 68 in Amistad as 'Martin Van Buren'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 1997
Poster of Forbidden Territory: Stanley's Search for Livingstone
Forbidden Territory: Stanley's Search for Livingstone
Nigel Hawthorne was 68 in Forbidden Territory: Stanley's Search for Livingstone as 'David Livingstone'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 07 1997
Poster of Murder in Mind
Murder in Mind
Nigel Hawthorne was 68 in Murder in Mind as 'Dr. Ellis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1997
Poster of Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night
Nigel Hawthorne was 67 in Twelfth Night as 'Malvolio'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of Inside
Inside
Nigel Hawthorne was 67 in Inside as 'Colonel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 25 1996
Poster of Richard III
Richard III
Nigel Hawthorne was 66 in Richard III as 'The Duke of Clarence'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1995
Poster of Russia's War - Blood Upon the Snow
Russia's War - Blood Upon the Snow
Nigel Hawthorne was 65 in Russia's War - Blood Upon the Snow as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 1995
Poster of The Madness of King George
The Madness of King George
Nigel Hawthorne was 65 in The Madness of King George as 'George III'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1994
Poster of Late-Flowering Lust
Late-Flowering Lust
Nigel Hawthorne was 65 in Late-Flowering Lust as 'Cousin John'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1994
Poster of Portrait or Bust
Portrait or Bust
Nigel Hawthorne was 64 in Portrait or Bust as 'Himself (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 04 1994
Poster of Demolition Man
Demolition Man
Nigel Hawthorne was 64 in Demolition Man as 'Dr. Raymond Cocteau'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1993
Poster of Freddie as F.R.O.7.
Freddie as F.R.O.7.
Nigel Hawthorne was 63 in Freddie as F.R.O.7. as 'Brigadier G (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1992
Poster of Flea Bites
Flea Bites
Nigel Hawthorne was 62 in Flea Bites as 'Kryst'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 26 1992
Poster of The Trials of Oz
The Trials of Oz
Nigel Hawthorne was 62 in The Trials of Oz as 'Brian Leary'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1991
Poster of King of the Wind
King of the Wind
Nigel Hawthorne was 61 in King of the Wind as 'Achmet'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of Relatively Speaking
Relatively Speaking
Nigel Hawthorne was 60 in Relatively Speaking as 'Philip Carter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1989
Poster of A Handful of Time
A Handful of Time
Nigel Hawthorne was 60 in A Handful of Time as 'Ted Walker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1989
Poster of The Spirit of Man
The Spirit of Man
Nigel Hawthorne was 60 in The Spirit of Man as 'Rev. Jonathan Guerdon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 23 1989
Poster of The Shawl
The Shawl
Nigel Hawthorne was 59 in The Shawl as 'John'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 14 1989
Poster of Turtle Diary
Turtle Diary
Nigel Hawthorne was 56 in Turtle Diary as 'Publisher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1985
Poster of Jenny's War
Jenny's War
Nigel Hawthorne was 56 in Jenny's War as 'Colonel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1985
Poster of The Black Cauldron
The Black Cauldron
Nigel Hawthorne was 56 in The Black Cauldron as 'Fflewddur Fflam (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1985
Poster of The House
The House
Nigel Hawthorne was 55 in The House as 'General Fagg'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1984
Poster of Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Nigel Hawthorne was 55 in Pope John Paul II as 'Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1984
Poster of The Chain
The Chain
Nigel Hawthorne was 54 in The Chain as 'Mr Thorn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Tartuffe, or The Imposter
Tartuffe, or The Imposter
Nigel Hawthorne was 54 in Tartuffe, or The Imposter as 'Orgon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 28 1983
Poster of The Crimson Permanent Assurance
The Crimson Permanent Assurance
Nigel Hawthorne was 53 in The Crimson Permanent Assurance as 'Passerby (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 1983
Poster of Dead on Time
Dead on Time
Nigel Hawthorne was 53 in Dead on Time as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Gandhi
Gandhi
Nigel Hawthorne was 53 in Gandhi as 'Kinnoch'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1982
Poster of The Plague Dogs
The Plague Dogs
Nigel Hawthorne was 53 in The Plague Dogs as 'Dr. Boycott (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of The Critic
The Critic
Nigel Hawthorne was 53 in The Critic as 'Mr. Sneer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 28 1982
Poster of Firefox
Firefox
Nigel Hawthorne was 53 in Firefox as 'Pyotr Baranovich'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1982
Poster of The World Cup: A Captain's Tale
The World Cup: A Captain's Tale
Nigel Hawthorne was 53 in The World Cup: A Captain's Tale as 'John Westwood'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 13 1982
Poster of A Woman Called Golda
A Woman Called Golda
Nigel Hawthorne was 53 in A Woman Called Golda as 'King Abdullah'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 26 1982
Poster of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Nigel Hawthorne was 52 in The Hunchback of Notre Dame as 'Magistrate at Esmeralda's trial'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1982
Poster of Protest
Protest
Nigel Hawthorne was 52 in Protest as 'Stanek / Vanek'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1981
Poster of Memoirs of a Survivor
Memoirs of a Survivor
Nigel Hawthorne was 52 in Memoirs of a Survivor as 'Victorian Father'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1981
Poster of History of the World: Part I
History of the World: Part I
Nigel Hawthorne was 52 in History of the World: Part I as 'Citizen Official - The French Revolution'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1981
Poster of A Brush with Mr. Porter on the Road to El Dorado
A Brush with Mr. Porter on the Road to El Dorado
Nigel Hawthorne was 51 in A Brush with Mr. Porter on the Road to El Dorado as 'Fulton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 20 1981
Poster of Jessie
Jessie
Nigel Hawthorne was 51 in Jessie as 'Mr Edmonds'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 23 1980
Poster of A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
Nigel Hawthorne was 51 in A Tale of Two Cities as 'Mr. CJ Stryver'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 1980
Poster of A Rod of Iron
A Rod of Iron
Nigel Hawthorne was 51 in A Rod of Iron as 'Trevor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 29 1980
Poster of The Tempest
The Tempest
Nigel Hawthorne was 50 in The Tempest as 'Stephano'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 1980
Poster of The Enigma
The Enigma
Nigel Hawthorne was 50 in The Enigma as 'Fenton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 1980
Poster of The Misanthrope
The Misanthrope
Nigel Hawthorne was 50 in The Misanthrope as 'Philinte'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 27 1980
Poster of The Knowledge
The Knowledge
Nigel Hawthorne was 49 in The Knowledge as 'Mr Burgess'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of The Sailor's Return
The Sailor's Return
Nigel Hawthorne was 49 in The Sailor's Return as 'Mr Fosse'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1978
Poster of Edward & Mrs. Simpson
Edward & Mrs. Simpson
Nigel Hawthorne was 49 in Edward & Mrs. Simpson as 'Walter Monkton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1978
Poster of Watership Down
Watership Down
Nigel Hawthorne was 49 in Watership Down as 'Captain Campion (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1978
Poster of Sweeney 2
Sweeney 2
Nigel Hawthorne was 48 in Sweeney 2 as 'Det. Chief Insp. Dilke'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 30 1978
Poster of Destiny
Destiny
Nigel Hawthorne was 48 in Destiny as 'Major Lewis Rolfe'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 31 1978
Poster of Buffet
Buffet
Nigel Hawthorne was 47 in Buffet as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 02 1976
Poster of Play Things
Play Things
Nigel Hawthorne was 47 in Play Things as 'Tenby'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1976
Poster of Spiderweb
Spiderweb
Nigel Hawthorne was 46 in Spiderweb as 'Erik Lönnrot'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of The Floater
The Floater
Nigel Hawthorne was 46 in The Floater as 'Morris Shelman'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 29 1975
Poster of The Hiding Place
The Hiding Place
Nigel Hawthorne was 46 in The Hiding Place as 'Pastor De Ruiter'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 04 1975
Poster of Child of Hope
Child of Hope
Nigel Hawthorne was 46 in Child of Hope as 'Police Captain'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 24 1975
Poster of S*P*Y*S
S*P*Y*S
Nigel Hawthorne was 45 in S*P*Y*S as 'Croft'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 1974
Poster of Occupations
Occupations
Nigel Hawthorne was 45 in Occupations as 'Libertini'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1974
Poster of The Emergency Channel
The Emergency Channel
Nigel Hawthorne was 44 in The Emergency Channel as 'Graham'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1973
Poster of Alma Mater
Alma Mater
Nigel Hawthorne was 41 in Alma Mater as 'Major'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 07 1971
Poster of Carve Her Name with Pride
Carve Her Name with Pride
Nigel Hawthorne was 28 in Carve Her Name with Pride as 'Park Soldier (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 18 1958

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Victoria & Albert
Victoria & Albert
Nigel Hawthorne was 72+ in Victoria & Albert as 'Viscount Melbourne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 20 2001
Poster of Animal Stories
Animal Stories
Nigel Hawthorne was 69+ in Animal Stories as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 22 1998
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Nigel Hawthorne was 68+ in Parkinson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of The Fragile Heart
The Fragile Heart
Nigel Hawthorne was 67+ in The Fragile Heart as 'Dr. Edgar Pascoe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 06 1996
Poster of Russia's War: Blood Upon the Snow
Russia's War: Blood Upon the Snow
Nigel Hawthorne was 67+ in Russia's War: Blood Upon the Snow as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 20 1996
Poster of Performance
Performance
Nigel Hawthorne was 61+ in Performance as 'Brian Leary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of The Play on One
The Play on One
Nigel Hawthorne was 58+ in The Play on One as 'John'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 19 1988
Poster of Yes, Prime Minister
Yes, Prime Minister
Nigel Hawthorne was 56+ in Yes, Prime Minister as 'Sir Humphrey Appleby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 09 1986
Poster of Jenny's War
Jenny's War
Nigel Hawthorne was 56+ in Jenny's War as 'Colonel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 03 1985
Poster of Mapp & Lucia
Mapp & Lucia
Nigel Hawthorne was 56+ in Mapp & Lucia
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 1985
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
Nigel Hawthorne was 54+ in Natural World as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of The Barchester Chronicles
The Barchester Chronicles
Nigel Hawthorne was 53+ in The Barchester Chronicles as 'Dr. Grantly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 10 1982
Poster of Russell Harty
Russell Harty
Nigel Hawthorne was 51+ in Russell Harty
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 28 1980
Poster of Yes Minister
Yes Minister
Nigel Hawthorne was 50+ in Yes Minister as 'Sir Humphrey Appleby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 25 1980
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
Nigel Hawthorne was 49+ in Tales of the Unexpected as 'Charles Drummond'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Nigel Hawthorne was 49+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of Edward and Mrs Simpson
Edward and Mrs Simpson
Nigel Hawthorne was 49+ in Edward and Mrs Simpson as 'Walter Monkton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 08 1978
Poster of Holocaust
Holocaust
Nigel Hawthorne was 49+ in Holocaust as 'Ohldendorf'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 16 1978
Poster of Going Straight
Going Straight
Nigel Hawthorne was 48+ in Going Straight
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 24 1978
Poster of Warrior Queen
Warrior Queen
Nigel Hawthorne was 48+ in Warrior Queen as 'Catus Decianus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 20 1978
Poster of Marie Curie
Marie Curie
Nigel Hawthorne was 48+ in Marie Curie as 'Pierre Curie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 16 1977
Poster of Bill Brand
Bill Brand
Nigel Hawthorne was 47+ in Bill Brand as 'Browning'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 07 1976
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Nigel Hawthorne was 41+ in Play for Today as 'Graham, Major Lewis Rolfe, Police Captain, Morris Shelman, Fulton, Jack, Stanek / Vanek'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
Nigel Hawthorne was 36+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Mr Sneer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of The Desperate People
The Desperate People
Nigel Hawthorne was 33+ in The Desperate People as 'Cliff Fletcher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 24 1963
Poster of Man of the World
Man of the World
Nigel Hawthorne was 33+ in Man of the World
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1962
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Nigel Hawthorne was 26+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Winner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Nigel Hawthorne was 22+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Magistrate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951