James Nesbitt
Birthday: 15 January 1965, Coleraine, Northern Ireland, UK
Birth Name: William James Nesbitt
Height: 182 cm
James Nesbitt was born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, to May, a civil servant, and James Nesbitt, a primary school headmaster. He was educated at Coleraine Academical Institution (also ...Show More
Ours was a very progressive Protestant family, but my parents were God-loving rather than God-fearin Show more
Ours was a very progressive Protestant family, but my parents were God-loving rather than God-fearing. We went to church, and I still go with my mum and dad when I return home - it's a family thing. I played flute in my dad's marching band, but I had an integrated upbringing. We had a lot of Catholic friends. Hide
Several years ago, I began losing my hair, and like a lot of men, it was a major concern to me, in f Show more
Several years ago, I began losing my hair, and like a lot of men, it was a major concern to me, in fact it was practically an obsession. But, also I'm an actor, so I'm in the public eye a lot and I really felt that my hair loss could affect my career prospects. Hide
I thought I was God's gift to mankind and the greatest Irishman since George Best.
I thought I was God's gift to mankind and the greatest Irishman since George Best.
When I was at drama school, I was totally broke, and a lot of my mates had jobs and were financially Show more
When I was at drama school, I was totally broke, and a lot of my mates had jobs and were financially very good to me, so if, for example, I take them away on a trip to a football match in Europe, it means that I can pay them back a bit. Hide
The thing to remember is that the work comes first, and not to get distracted by anything else. If y Show more
The thing to remember is that the work comes first, and not to get distracted by anything else. If you keep focused on the work, everything else will fall into place. That's my mantra now. Hide
I'd be a very easy therapist's subject.
I'd be a very easy therapist's subject.
I'm not an actor who is often asked to be in period things.
I'm not an actor who is often asked to be in period things.
Like the character I played in 'Jekyll', we all have different masks we put on for different occasio Show more
Like the character I played in 'Jekyll', we all have different masks we put on for different occasions. As much as we all want to lead decent lives, we're also attracted by the idea that something dark may lurk within us. Hide
I was one of the many kids in Northern Ireland who grew up in the countryside and had an idyllic chi Show more
I was one of the many kids in Northern Ireland who grew up in the countryside and had an idyllic childhood well away from the Troubles. Hide
I'm not strong-willed enough or unkind enough... or maybe simply not wise enough to tell a journalis Show more
I'm not strong-willed enough or unkind enough... or maybe simply not wise enough to tell a journalist that a subject is out of bounds. Hide
I feel old and vulnerable. I now realise that I knew nothing and know nothing, but back when my care Show more
I feel old and vulnerable. I now realise that I knew nothing and know nothing, but back when my career was beginning, I thought I was a man when, in fact, I was a dewy-eyed boy who'd not seen an avocado or eaten a tomato. Hide
I never forget that I'm extremely fortunate.
I never forget that I'm extremely fortunate.
I've heard some duff Irish accents. The worst must be Mickey Rourke.
I've heard some duff Irish accents. The worst must be Mickey Rourke.
I didn't much like Las Vegas. The noise of the place and the whole 24-hour, 'let's play the slot mac Show more
I didn't much like Las Vegas. The noise of the place and the whole 24-hour, 'let's play the slot machines all night' culture of the place just left me cold. Hide
I spend my money on holidays and eating out, and it allows me to be generous.
I spend my money on holidays and eating out, and it allows me to be generous.
Funnily enough, Northern Ireland is a great example of where politics can win over conflict. The dec Show more
Funnily enough, Northern Ireland is a great example of where politics can win over conflict. The decision to down arms and follow a political path would have been unthinkable once. It shows just what is possible. Hide
My mother taught me what it is to have a sense of humour; my dad, who was a headmaster, everything y Show more
My mother taught me what it is to have a sense of humour; my dad, who was a headmaster, everything you need to know about hard work. My dad is the most decent man you could come across. Hide
It's ridiculous, but it's horrible going bald. Anyone who says it isn't is lying.
It's ridiculous, but it's horrible going bald. Anyone who says it isn't is lying.
[on Babylon (2014)] It felt like we were almost making a documentary. There's a lot of ultra realist Show more
[on Babylon (2014)] It felt like we were almost making a documentary. There's a lot of ultra realistic camera-work. I think the tone is underscored by comic elements - some of the characters are very funny - but it's true to life because as dramatic as the situations are, comedy seeps out thanks to the relationships between all the officers. But we all played it for real, not for laughs. Hide
James Nesbitt's FILMOGRAPHY
as Actor (196)
James Nesbitt'S roles
Adam Williams
Joe
Pig Finn
Bofur
Harry Clayton
Gregg
Detective Banner
Jack
Sicinius
Tony Hughes
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