Bill Nighy

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