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AKA: William Francis Nighy
Nationality: English
Birthdate: 12/12/1949
Birthplace: Caterham, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
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Despite decades on the British dramatic stage and in small, offbeat comedies, Bill Nighy remained one of the U.K.’s best kept secrets until scene-stealing supporting roles in a number of mainstream U.S. hits led to the actor’s remarkable success after the age of 50. His international breakout came with his casting as the villainous Viktor in the “Underworld” (2003, 2006, 2009) horror-action series and the critically acclaimed spark he injected into “Love Actually” (2003) in his role as an aging rock star. His lean, elegant stature immediately found a niche in witty blockbusters like “The
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1977
Made London stage debut at the National Theatre in "Illuminatus!"
1980
Made TV series debut in the British sitcom, "Agony"
1981
Fetaure film debut in Richard Marquand's "Eye of the Needle"
1983
Had a small role as an ENT Doctor in Blake Edwards' "Curse of the Pink Panther"
1985
Co-starred with John Shea in the TV-movie, "Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil"
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