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Born:
- Birthday: 1965-01-15
- Born Place: Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
James Nesbitt
William James Nesbitt, born on January 15, 1965, in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, is a renowned actor. Raised in the nearby village of Broughshane before his family moved to Coleraine, County Londonderry, Nesbitt initially considered a career in teaching, like his father, and even began a degree in French at the University of Ulster. However, his passion for acting, ignited by an early role as the Artful Dodger in a production of Oliver! at age 13, led him to drop out and pursue drama at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, from which he graduated in 1987. His early career spanned seven years in various stage productions, including musicals and political dramas, before he transitioned to screen roles.Nesbitt gained widespread recognition for his breakthrough role as Adam Williams in the popular romantic comedy-drama series Cold Feet, which aired from 1997 to 2003 and later returned from 2016 to 2020, earning him multiple awards including a British Comedy Award. His film career also took off with significant roles such as "Pig" Finn in Waking Ned (1998) and a critically acclaimed performance as Ivan Cooper in Bloody Sunday (2002), for which he won a British Independent Film Award. He has since starred in a diverse range of television and film projects, including the title role in Murphy's Law (2001-2007), the dual role in Steven Moffat's Jekyll (2007), and as the dwarf Bofur in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit trilogy (2012-2014). Nesbitt continues to be a prominent figure in British television and film, known for his versatility and compelling performances.
