James Nesbitt is an Irish actor whose star caught fire thanks to Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey blockbuster. In this fantastic picture, he played one of the key roles, embodied the image of the gnome Bofur. By the age of 52, James managed to star in more than 60 films and TV shows. What else can you tell about this man?
James Nesbitt: The Beginning of the Way
The future performer of the role of the gnome Bofur was born in Northern Ireland, a joyful event occurred in January 1965. James Nesbitt was born into a family not related to the world of cinema. The idea of an actor’s career came to the boy far from immediately, although he liked to attend the theater. Initially, he intended to follow in his father's footsteps and become a teacher.
After leaving school, James Nesbitt entered Ulster University, but never graduated. The young man realized what his calling was, took the documents and went to London. He soon became a student at Central School of Speech and Drama.
First roles
For the first time, James Nesbitt appeared on the set as a student. He played small roles in the TV series Lovejoy, Boone, and Script, and then turned his eyes to the feature film. In 1986, the young man starred in the family comedy "The Bulldozer Team", in which he embodied the image of a fussy Irish policeman. The film was liked by the audience, but the hero of Nesbitt did not attract attention, since he got a little screen time.
Five years later, the second film was released with the participation of a novice actor. It was a picture of “Hear My Song” in which James played the role of Irish Fintan. The drama was nominated for the Golden Globe, but the young man still remained in the shadows. Filming in the series "The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones" did not change the situation.
Films and TV shows
James was already thirty when he finally got a serious role. The young man embodied the image of one of the key characters in the romantic drama "Forward." Thanks to this picture, James Nesbitt became a sought-after actor, films and series with his participation began to go out one after another. He starred in the series “Cold Feet” and “Covington Cross”, played in the tapes “Welcome to Sarajevo”, “Jude”, “This is the Sea”, “James Gang”.
Nesbitt managed to regain public interest at 35. The actor embodied the image of Walter in the comedy “The Story of Harry”. The picture tells the story of a cunning wife who convinces an amnesic spouse that he has always been an impeccable family man. James’s colleagues on the set were Amanda Donoghue and Brendan Gleason. He then starred in The Surprise of Old Ned, playing Finn, nicknamed The Pig.
In the drama “Gift of Fate”, released in 2001, the actor played the role of prisoner Jimmy, who invents an unusual way to escape from prison. Then he reincarnated as Protestant Senator Ivan Cooper in the historical drama Bloody Sunday, and played the inspector of the London police in the television project Murphy's Law. The drama “Match Point”, in which he portrayed an inexperienced detective, helped James establish his status as a star.
What else to see
James Nesbitt, whose photo can be seen in the article, starred in the series "Jekyll." In this television project, the actor brilliantly embodied the image of a man who is struggling with a killer maniac inside himself. In fact, he played two different men, the role gave him a nomination for the prestigious Golden Globe Award.
Nesbitt played interesting roles in the series "Tales for Adults", "Passion", "Midnight Man", "Occupation", "Abyss", "Monroe". He also played in the films Five Minutes of Paradise, Cherry Bomb, The Exiles, Jack Correspondence, The Way, Coriolanus.
Where else has James Nesbitt starred? "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" is a film that fans of an actor must see. His dwarf Bofur liked the audience, it is not surprising that the hero is present in the continuation of the story. Relatively recently, James appeared in the popular TV series “Lucky”, “Babylon”, “Secret”. In 2017, a new exciting television project with his participation is expected, the plot of which will certainly be a surprise for fans.
Personal life
James is a man who managed not only to realize himself in the chosen profession, but also to create a strong family. During the tour with the production of Hamlet, Nesbitt met a girl named Sonya, it happened in 1989. The young actress played the role of Ophelia, while he himself played Guildenstern. Rapprochement of young people occurred during joint rehearsals.
In 1993, Sonia Forbes-Adam agreed to marry James. The wedding was modest, the actors invited only relatives and friends. In 1998, the daughter of Peggy was born, and in 2002, Mary. Currently, the family lives in a quiet and respectable suburb of London.
Nesbitt continues to actively act in films and TV shows, but always finds time to stay with his wife and daughters. Also, the Irish actor is involved in charity work and supports a number of projects.