Sir Nigel Barnard Hawthorne (5 April 1929 – 26 December 2001) was an English actor. He is known for his stage acting and his portrayal of Sir Humphrey Appleby, the permanent secretary in the 1980s …

Widely regarded as one of the greatest stage and screen actors both in his native UK and internationally, the unparalleled Nigel Hawthorne was born in Coventry, England on 5 April 1929, …

Dec 22, 2025 · Nigel Hawthorne was a British actor, perhaps best known for his portrayal of the cunning, manipulative civil servant Sir Humphrey Appleby in the British television series Yes, Minister …

Dec 26, 2001 · Sir Nigel Barnard Hawthorne (April 5, 1929 – December 26, 2001) was an English actor, perhaps best remembered for his role as Sir Humphrey Appleby, the Permanent Secretary in the …

Dec 26, 2001 · Sir Nigel Hawthorne, the much-loved actor, has died today, Dec. 26, of a heart attack. He was 72. Sir Nigel came to fame through television: his performance as Sir Humphrey Appleby, the …

If you’re a fan of the classic sitcom Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister, then you’ll know the name Nigel Hawthorne. He played the iconic Sir Humphrey Appleby and won four BAFTA Awards for his …

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Sir Nigel Barnard Hawthorne CBE (5 April 1929 - 26 December 2001) was a British actor. He was best known for his role as Sir Humphrey Appleby in sitcom Yes Minister and its sequel Yes, Prime Minister.

Dec 26, 2001 · The ultimate late-bloomer, British character player Nigel Hawthorne had nearly 45 years as an actor under his belt when he finally broke through to stardom with his compelling performance …

Sir Nigel Barnard Hawthorne CBE, known as Nigel Hawthorne, was an English actor widely recognized for his stage acting and his portrayal of Sir Humphrey Appleby, a permanent secretary in the 1980s …