James Nesbitt
Acting
Born: 1965-01-15 · Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Biography
James Nesbitt (born 15 January 1965) is a Northern Irish actor. Born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Nesbitt grew up in the nearby village of Broughshane, before moving to Coleraine, County Londonderry. He wanted to become a teacher, like his father, so began a degree in French at the University of Ulster. He dropped out after a year when he decided to become an actor, and transferred to the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. After graduating in 1987, he spent seven yea
🎬 Movies (20)
The Heist Before Christmas
2023
Bank Robber
The Coronation Concert
2023
Self
James Nesbit: A Game of Two Halves
2020
Himself
Lost Lives
2019
Self (voice)
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014
Bofur
Gold
2014
Frank McGunn
River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand
2013
Self
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013
Bofur
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012
Bofur
Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story
2012
Narrator
Coriolanus
2011
Tribune Sicinius
Outcast
2010
Cathal
The Way
2010
Jack
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion
2010
Narrator
Matching Jack
2010
Connor
Occupation
2009
Mike Swift
Cherrybomb
2009
Crilly
Five Minutes of Heaven
2009
Joe Griffin
Blessed
2008
Peter
James Ellis: An Actor's Life
2007
Himself
📺 TV Shows (20)
Run Away
2026
Simon Greene
Missing You
2025
Dominic Calligan
Suspect
2022
Danny Frater
The John Bishop Show
2022
Self
Stay Close
2021
DS Michael Broome
Bloodlands
2021
DCI Tom Brannick
DNA Journey
2019
Self
James Nesbitt: Disasters That Changed Britain
2018
Stan Lee's Lucky Man: The Bracelet Chronicles
2017
Harry Clayton
The Secret
2016
Colin Howell
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
2016
Self
Stan Lee's Lucky Man
2016
Harry Clayton
Babylon
2014
Commissioner Richard Miller
The Missing
2014
Tony Hughes
The Jonathan Ross Show
2011
Self
Monroe
2011
Gabriel Monroe
The Deep
2010
Clem Donnelly
Occupation
2009
Mike Swift
Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
2009
Self
Midnight Man
2008
Max Raban