Nigel Hawthorne
ActingAbout Nigel Hawthorne
Sir Nigel Barnard Hawthorne (April 5, 1929 – December 26, 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. For this role he would win four Bafta Awards during the 1980s in the 'Best Light Entertainment Performance' Category. In the 1990s He would win two more Bafta Awards, one as Best TV Actor for 'The Fragile Heart' and one as Best Film Actor for 'The Madness of King George'. His role in the latter also garnered him his sole Oscar Nomination.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nigel Hawthorne reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Nigel Hawthorne's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nigel Hawthorne remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Animal Stories, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Nigel Hawthorne Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nigel Hawthorne's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nigel Hawthorne.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Yes, Prime Minister: Re-elected | Self (Archive Material) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Once Upon a Halloween | Fflewddur Fflam (voice) (archive sound) | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Animal Stories | Narrator (Orig. U.K.) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Call Me Claus | Nick | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Victoria & Albert | Lord William Lamb | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Higher Love | Uncle Cullen | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Clandestine Marriage | Lord Ogleby | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Reasonable Man | Judge Wendon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tarzan | Professor Archimedes Q. Porter (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Winslow Boy | Arthur Winslow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Madeline | Lord Covington | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Object of My Affection | Rodney Fraser | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Amistad | Martin Van Buren | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Forbidden Territory: Stanley's Search for Livingstone | David Livingstone | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Murder in Mind | Dr. Ellis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Twelfth Night | Malvolio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Inside | Colonel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Richard III | The Duke of Clarence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Madness of King George | George III | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Demolition Man | Dr. Raymond Cocteau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Freddie As F.R.O.7. | Brigadier G (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Trials of Oz | Brian Leary | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | King of the Wind | Achmet | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | A Handful of Time | Ted Walker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Turtle Diary | Publisher | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Jenny's War | Colonel | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Black Cauldron | Fflewddur Fflam (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Chain | Mr Thorn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The House | General Fagg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Pope John Paul II | Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Crimson Permanent Assurance | Passerby (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Dead on Time | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Gandhi | Kinnoch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Plague Dogs | Dr. Boycott (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Firefox | Pyotr Baranovich | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The World Cup: A Captain's Tale | John Westwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Woman Called Golda | King Abdullah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Magistrate at Esmeralda's trial | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | History of the World: Part I | Citizen Official - The French Revolution | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | A Tale of Two Cities | Mr. CJ Stryver | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Tempest | Stephano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Knowledge | Mr Burgess | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Sailor's Return | Mr Fosse | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Edward & Mrs. Simpson | Walter Monkton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Watership Down | Captain Campion (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Sweeney 2 | Det. Chief Insp. Dilke | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Hiding Place | Pastor De Ruiter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | S*P*Y*S | Croft | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Young Winston | Boer Sentry (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Carve Her Name with Pride | Park Soldier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Nigel Hawthorne - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nigel Hawthorne?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nigel Hawthorne is "Animal Stories" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Nigel Hawthorne acted in?
Nigel Hawthorne has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nigel Hawthorne?
Other notable films include "Edward & Mrs. Simpson", "The Plague Dogs", and "A Woman Called Golda".