Tom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Tom Wilkinson's full name is Thomas Robert Wilkinson. He is commonly known by his stage name, Tom Wilkinson.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on February 5, 1948, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK. Still active in the entertainment industry as of my knowledge cutoff.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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English actor and musician. Wilkinson has had a successful career spanning over four decades in film, television, and theater.
Early Life and Background
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Wilkinson was born to John George Wilkinson, a professional footballer, and his wife, Mary, a nurse. His family moved frequently due to his father's football career, which exposed him to various regions of the UK. This upbringing fostered in Wilkinson an appreciation for the arts, music, and sports.
Growing up in Manchester, Wilkinson attended Trinity and All Saints' Catholic College before pursuing a degree in acting at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. After completing his studies, he began working as an actor in theater productions throughout the UK.
Major Accomplishments
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Wilkinson's breakthrough role came in 1984 when he played the title character in the BBC television series "Happy Valley." His portrayal of a troubled and violent man earned him critical acclaim and recognition within the industry. This success led to more significant roles, including:
Michael Clayton (2007): Wilkinson received an Academy Award nomination for his performance as a ruthless corporate lawyer.
In the Bedroom (2001): He was nominated for a Golden Globe for his portrayal of a grieving father.
Wilkinson's extensive filmography includes notable works such as "Batman Begins" (2005), "Valkyrie" (2008), and "Selma" (2014).
Notable Works or Actions
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Some of Wilkinson's most notable roles include:
Michael Clayton (2007): A ruthless corporate lawyer who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy.
In the Bedroom (2001): A grieving father struggling to cope with the loss of his son.
* Batman Begins (2005): A prison psychologist helping Bruce Wayne confront his demons.
Impact and Legacy
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Wilkinson's impact on the entertainment industry is undeniable. His versatility as an actor has allowed him to excel in various genres, from drama to action films. He has been recognized with numerous award nominations throughout his career.
His influence extends beyond the screen as well. Wilkinson has used his platform to raise awareness for social and environmental issues.
Quotes by Tom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson's insights on:
The English locution you are familiar with, the body language and all those sorts of things, are denied you, because Americans don't talk in that highly nuanced, middle-class English way.
I have talent. I know it. I've been doing this for 30 years. But at the same time, you not only have to be good; you have to be good in hits.
I'm temperamentally suited to the business of acting. I'm quite fatalistic. If it's not happening, it's not happening, and there's very little you can do.
It is the first time I've ever been in a dress. And it's terrible, well, it's first of all, you kind of, you look at it, and you think, who do I look like? There is a moment of recognition. And it's not quite, and it's, who do I look like? And you think, I got it after, you know, looking at a photograph of me, and I thought, it's my mother. I look like my mother.
I wanted something that would be absorbing. I didn't want to fester in front of daytime television and feel bitter like Coriolanus.
The small car market continues to shrink, ... We've probably stayed with the small cars too long, and that market is not coming back the way we hoped. We need to grow our portfolio if we're going to grow as a company.
You know grief. You've had it in your own life. But I don't use it directly. It's processed through my acting instincts, the bit of me that knows about those things, so when it comes out it's not my grief that you're seeing, it's the grief of that character. It's active imagination.
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