Bill Nighy: podcast appearances and interviews

William Francis Nighy, born on 12 December 1949, is a British actor recognized for his work on stage and screen. He began his career with the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool and made his London debut with the Royal National Theatre in 1977, initially gaining acclaim through performances in productions such as David Hare's Pravda, Harold Pinter's Betrayal, Tom Stoppard's Arcadia, and Anton Chekhov's The Seagull. His stage career includes a nomination for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his role in Blue/Orange in 2001 and performances on Broadway in The Vertical Hour and Skylight, the latter earning him a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play.

Nighy's early film roles featured comedies such as Still Crazy, Guest House Paradiso, and Blow Dry. He gained international recognition with his role in Love Actually in 2003, which earned him a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. His filmography includes appearances in the Underworld series, Pirates of the Caribbean series as Davy Jones, and notable films such as Shaun of the Dead, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Constant Gardener, Notes on a Scandal, Hot Fuzz, Valkyrie, Wild Target, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, About Time, Emma, and Living. The latter film earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

In television, Nighy received critical praise for his role in BBC One's State of Play, winning a BAFTA Award, and for Gideon's Daughter, which earned him a Golden Globe Award. Other notable television work includes The Girl in the Café, the Worricker trilogy, and Ordeal by Innocence. His extensive career has been recognized with multiple awards and nominations across stage, film, and television.