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Tom Wilkinson, one of the most respected actors of his generation, died on Saturday at the age of 75. new york times I will report.
Mr Wilkinson reportedly died suddenly at his home.
The actor has been nominated for an Oscar twice, for In the Bedroom (2002) and Michael Clayton (2007), and has been nominated for an Oscar, most notably for The Full Monty (1997) and Shakespeare in Love. (1998), “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004), “Batman Begins” (2005), “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) .
Wilkinson was born on February 5, 1948 in Wharfedale, Yorkshire, England, and grew up there and in Canada before attending the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
After acting as a student, he made his professional debut in 1976, appearing in the British series First Among Equals (1986) and Martin Chuuzzlewit (1994).
After starring in Sense and Sensibility (1995) and Ghost and the Darkness (1996), his captivating BAFTA-winning performance in The Full Monty led to his He was once again recognized as a popular movie actor.
His other films include “Oscar and Lucinda” (1997), “Wild” (1997), “Rush Hour” (1998), “The Patriot” (2000), “Cassandra’s Dream” (2007), “Devotion” (2007). ), “Valkyrie” (2008), “Burke and Hare” (2010), “The Ghostwriter” (2010), “The Green Hornet” (2011), “Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol” (2011), “Selma”. ” (2014), “Snowden” (2016), “Denial” (2016), “SAS: Red Notice” (2021), etc.
His subsequent career was similarly successful in television, where he won an Emmy Award for his role as Benjamin Franklin in HBO’s John Adams (2008), and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and a SAG Award. He received another Emmy nomination for his role as James A. Baker in HBO’s Recount (2008).
Wilkinson is survived by his wife of 35 years, actress Diana Harcastle, and two children.
