Bill Nighy The Unauthorised Biography

by Blackhall, Sue

• ISBN13: 9781844548675
• ISBN10: 1844548678
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-03-01
• Publisher: John Blake

Summary

This is the fascinating story of one of the most intriguing and entertaining characters in show business. Born into a working-class family, Bill attended the Guildford School of Dance and Drama before embarking on a two-year theatre stint in Liverpool. His London stage debut came in 1977 at the National Theatre, and many more theatre, radio, and television appearances followed, including radio performances ofYes Ministerfor the BBC. In 1998, he first came to international prominence with his role as a washed-up rock star in Hollywood filmStill Crazy. But it was the Richard Curtis smash hitLove Actuallythat really propelled Bill into the limelight, earning him a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor. Since then, Bill has earned yet more plaudits, starring in the acclaimed TV dramaState of PlayandGideon's Daughter, and appearing once again on the silver screen in thePirates of the Caribbeantrilogy and hit comedyPirate Radio. His wit, charm and on-screen presence have endeared him to legions of fans, and his film and TV work shows that he is an accomplished performer who can bring a touch of magic to any role.

Author Biography

Sue Blackhall is a former Fleet Street journalist and executive and television critic. She started her career as Royal reporter and diarist on the Windsor Express. Sue and her partner later went on to break the story of the `Squidgygate' tapes chronicling the real story behind the breakdown of Princess Diana's marriage in the number one bestseller Fall of the House of Windsor.

Now a freelance writer for national newspapers and magazines. Sue is also the author of a number of other factual books including Tsunami. Ghosts of New York. Crimes of Passion and Fool Britannia as well as co-writing a series of crime compilations.

She lives in Kent and has a young daughter. Rosie.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. vii
Making an Entrance	p. 1
Acting the Part	p. 21
The Trouble with Shakespeare	p. 37
A Stage Further	p. 57
'Mack'ing it Big	p. 77
An Actor's Life	p. 109
The Girl, The Galaxy and the G8	p. 125
Sex, Sea-legs and Scandal	p. 139
Storming the Box Office	p. 173
Groovy Old Man on a Serious Mission	p. 195
Behind the Scenes	p. 207
Still Rocking	p. 245
Awards and Credits	p. 267
Acknowledgements	p. 277
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