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Tom Wilkinson

Actor

Tom Wilkinson

  • Born: 12 February 1948, Wharfedale, Yorkshire, England
  • Estimated net worth: $8 million

Tom Wilkinson is a distinguished British actor known for his versatility and powerful performances. He gained recognition for roles in films such as 'In the Bedroom', 'Michael Clayton', and 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'. His career spans several decades…

About Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson is a distinguished British actor known for his versatility and powerful performances. He gained recognition for roles in films such as 'In the Bedroom', 'Michael Clayton', and 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'. His career spans several decades, and he is celebrated for his ability to portray complex characters with depth and authenticity.

Born
12 February 1948, Wharfedale, Yorkshire, England
Died
30 December 2023
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Spouses
Penny Allen (1991-present)
Children
3 children including Daisy Wilkinson
Parents
Catherine Wilkinson, George Wilkinson
Estimated net worth
$8 million

Fun facts about Tom Wilkinson

  • Tom Wilkinson was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Michael Clayton'.
  • He has appeared in both blockbuster films and independent projects, showcasing his range as an actor.

Famous Tom Wilkinson quotes

“I think every character has a life before the film starts.”
The Last Station, 2009
“The truth is that I am a coward.”
Michael Clayton, 2007
“It's a very interesting thing to play a character who is utterly convinced of his own rightness.”
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, 2011

Tom Wilkinson filmography

Cast (140)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2023The Full Monty TVGerald Arthur Cooper7.2
2021SAS: Red Notice MovieWilliam Lewis5.8
2021Dr. Bird's Advice for Sad Poets MovieDr. Bird (Voice)6.9
2020Belgravia TVPeregrine, Earl of Brockenhurst7.1
2018Watership Down TVThrearah (voice)6.9
2018Dead in a Week (Or Your Money Back) MovieLeslie6.3
2018Burden MovieTom Griffin6.1
2018The Catcher Was a Spy MoviePaul Scherrer6.2
2018The Happy Prince MovieFather Dunne6.2
2018The Titan MovieProf. Martin Collingwood5.3
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YearTitleCharacterRating
2016This Beautiful Fantastic MovieAlfie Stevenson7.1
2016Denial MovieRichard Rampton6.8
2016Snowden MovieEwen MacAskill7.1
2016The Choice MovieDr. Shep7.2
2015Jenny's Wedding MovieEddie5.7
2015Little Boy MovieFr. Oliver7.3
2015Bone in the Throat MovieCharlie2.0
2015Unfinished Business MovieTimothy McWinters5.4
2014Selma MoviePresident Lyndon B. Johnson7.4
2014Felony MovieDetective Carl Summer5.7
2014Good People MovieDI John Halden5.5
2014The Grand Budapest Hotel MovieAuthor8.0
2013The Lone Ranger MovieCole6.1
2013Belle MovieLord Mansfield7.1
2012The Samaritan MovieXavier5.4
2012The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel MovieGraham Dashwood7.0
2012WWII in 3D MovieNarrator (voice)6.2
2012Space Junk 3D MovieNarrator (voice)5.9
2011The Gruffalo's Child MovieThe Fox (voice)6.8
2011Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol MovieIMF Secretary (uncredited)7.1
2011The Conspirator MovieReverdy Johnson6.6
2011The Kennedys TVJoe Kennedy Sr.6.5
2011The Green Hornet MovieJames Reid5.6
2010Burke & Hare MovieDr. Knox6.1
2010Jackboots on Whitehall MovieGoebbels (voice)4.9
2010The Debt MovieStefan Gold6.5
2010The Ghost Writer MoviePaul Emmett6.8
2009The Gruffalo MovieFox (voice)7.4
200944 Inch Chest MovieArchie5.5
2009Duplicity MovieHoward Tully5.9
2008Valkyrie MovieFriedrich Fromm7.0
2008A Number MovieSalter5.0
2008RocknRolla MovieLenny Cole7.0
2008Recount MovieJames Baker6.8
2008John Adams TVBenjamin Franklin7.7
2007Cassandra's Dream MovieHoward6.3
2007Ripley Under Ground MovieJohn Webster5.6
2007Michael Clayton MovieArthur Edens6.8
2007Dedication MovieRudy Holt6.4
2006The Last Kiss MovieStephen6.1
2006The Night of the White Pants MovieMax Hagan6.0
2005Separate Lies MovieJames Manning5.8
2005The Exorcism of Emily Rose MovieFather Moore6.6
2005Batman Begins MovieCarmine Falcone7.7
2004Piccadilly Jim MovieBingley Crocker6.6
2004A Good Woman MovieTuppy6.3
2004Stage Beauty MovieBetterton6.6
2004Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind MovieDr. Mierzwiak8.1
2004If Only MovieTaxi Driver7.0
2003Girl with a Pearl Earring MoviePieter Van Ruijven6.6
2003Normal MovieRoy 'Ruth' Applewood6.7
2002An Angel for May MovieSam Wheeler6.3
2002Before You Go MovieFrank5.8
2002The Importance of Being Earnest MovieDr. Chasuble6.8
2002The Gathering Storm MovieSir Robert Vansittart6.7
2002An Angel For May TVUnknown character
2001In the Bedroom MovieMatt Fowler6.9
2001Black Knight MovieSir Knolte of Marlborough5.5
2001Another Life MovieMr. Carlton5.7
2001Chain of Fools MovieBollingsworth5.8
2000Essex Boys MovieJohn Dyke5.7
2000The Patriot MovieGen. Cornwallis7.2
1999David Copperfield TVNarrator (voice)7.1
1999Ride with the Devil MovieOrton Brown6.3
1999Molokai: The Story of Father Damien MovieBrother Dutton6.2
1998Shakespeare in Love MovieHugh Fennyman6.8
1998Jilting Joe MovieWyatt8.0
1998Rush Hour MovieGriffin7.1
1998The Governess MovieMr. Charles Cavendish5.8
1997Oscar and Lucinda MovieHugh Stratton6.4
1997Cold Enough for Snow MovieHugh Lloyd7.2
1997Wilde MovieMarquess of Queensberry6.6
1997The Full Monty MovieGerald Arthur Cooper7.0
1997Smilla's Sense of Snow MovieProf. Loyen6.4
1996The Ghost and the Darkness MovieSir Robert Beaumont6.9
1996Crossing the Floor MovieDavid Hanratty6.8
1996Eskimo Day MovieHugh8.0
1995Sense and Sensibility MovieMr. Dashwood7.4
1995A Very Open Prison MovieDavid Hanratty8.5
1995Priest MovieFather Matthew Thomas6.3
1994Martin Chuzzlewit TVSeth Pecksniff8.4
1994Measure for Measure MovieDuke Vincentio3.3
1994King Richard III MovieBuckingham (voice)
1994All Things Bright and Beautiful MovieFather McAteer8.0
1994A Business Affair MovieBob4.8
1994Prince of Jutland MovieHardvendel5.4
1993In the Name of the Father MovieAppeal Prosecutor7.9
1993Resnick: Rough Treatment MovieDI Charlie Resnick
1993An Exchange of Fire TVPresident Slajek8.0
1993The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries TVGerald Lacklander6.7
1992Shakespeare: The Animated Tales TVBuckingham (voice)6.5
1992Resnick: Lonely Hearts MovieDI Charlie Resnick
1992Underbelly TVPaul Manning
1991Performance TVDuke Vincentio6.3
1991Prime Suspect TVPeter Rawlins7.8
1990Paper Mask MovieDr. Thorn5.6
1990Counterstrike TVUnknown character7.0
1990TECX TVUnknown character6.0
1990Sometime in August MovieDr. Middleton8.0
1989First and Last MovieStephen7.0
1989Stay Lucky TVAllon7.0
1988The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank MovieSilberbauer7.1
1988The Woman He Loved MovieErnest Simpson10.0
1987The Ruth Rendell Mysteries TVRobert Hathall6.6
1987Inspector Morse TVJake Normington7.9
1986First Among Equals TVRaymond Gould7.0
1986Lovejoy TVAshley Wilkes7.4
1986Sylvia MovieKeith7.2
1985Happy Families TVJack7.2
1985Wetherby MovieRoger Braithwaite6.0
1985Parker MovieTom6.2
1985Miss Marple: A Pocketful of Rye TVDetective Inspector Neele7.3
1985Screen Two TVDr. Middleton7.1
1985Screen Two TVFather Matthew Thomas7.1
1985Screen Two TVHome Secretary7.1
1985Screen Two TVFather McAteer7.1
1985Screen Two TVDavid Hanratty7.1
1984Travelling Man TV'Granny' Jackson6.5
1984Sakharov MovieUnknown character7.5
1984Sharma and Beyond MovieVivian Archer7.0
1984Squaring the Circle MovieRulewski5.0
1984Strangers and Brothers TVGeorge Passant7.0
1983Spyship TVMartin Taylor7.5
1983Letting the Birds Go Free MovieEddie
1982All for Love TVEddie7.0
1976The Shadow-Line MovieRansome6.4
1953The Oscars TVSelf7.1
1944Golden Globe Awards TVSelf - Nominee7.0
TBAThe Man Who Saved Paris MovieLester
TBAThe Liar MovieTrefusis

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Questions about Tom Wilkinson

What are some of Tom Wilkinson's most famous films?

Tom Wilkinson is known for his roles in 'In the Bedroom', 'Michael Clayton', and 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel', among others. His performances have received critical acclaim and contributed to his reputation as a talented actor.

Has Tom Wilkinson won any major awards?

Tom Wilkinson has received numerous awards throughout his career, including a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for 'The Full Monty'. He has also been nominated for an Academy Award and multiple Golden Globes.

When did Tom Wilkinson start his acting career?

Tom Wilkinson began his acting career in the late 1960s, initially performing in theatre productions. He transitioned to film and television, gaining recognition in the 1990s.

What is Tom Wilkinson's estimated net worth?

Tom Wilkinson's estimated net worth is approximately $8 million. His wealth has been accumulated through a successful acting career in film, television, and theatre.

How many children does Tom Wilkinson have?

Tom Wilkinson has three children. Their names include Daisy Wilkinson, who has pursued a career in acting, following in her father's footsteps.

What is a notable characteristic of Tom Wilkinson's acting style?

Tom Wilkinson is known for his ability to portray complex characters with depth and authenticity. His performances often convey a strong emotional resonance, making his characters relatable.

What was Tom Wilkinson's first major film role?

Tom Wilkinson's first major film role was in 'The Raging Moon' (1971), where he played a supporting character. This role marked the beginning of his extensive film career.

Has Tom Wilkinson worked in television?

Yes, Tom Wilkinson has worked in television and has appeared in various series and miniseries, including 'The Bletchley Circle' and 'John Adams', for which he received critical acclaim.