Tom Wilkinson (1948-2023)
Two-time Oscar-nominated British actor Tom Wilkinson has died. He was 75 years old. The actor was known for such roles in "The Full Monty," "Batman Begins," "Michael Clayton," and "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel." His family announced his passing.
Born in Leeds, England, Wilkinson began acting at age 18. Before embarking on a well-trodden path in theatre and television, he studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). His first prominent screen role came in 1986 in the miniseries "First Among Equals" based on the best-selling novel by Jeffrey Archer. His stint on the drama series led to further professional development and had a lasting impact on his life. The show brought him into contact with his future wife, actress Diana Hardcastle, and they married in 1988. They went on to have two daughters, Alice and Molly, and also played husband and wife in the 2011 TV miniseries "The Kennedys" and the 2014 film "Good People."
In 1997, Tom earned his most famous role as Gerald, a steelworker who joins a group of men who decide to strip for money in the comedy "The Full Monty," for which he scooped the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. He later reprised his role in the eponymous Disney+ miniseries in 2023. In 2001, he received an Oscar nomination for his role in "The Bedroom," and in 2007, another for "Michael Clayton," in which he co-starred with George Clooney.
His other notable film roles include "Sense and Sensibility," "Shakespeare in Love," "Rush Hour," "Girl with a Pearl Earring," "Batman Begins," "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol," "Belle," "The Grand Budapest Hotel," and "Selma."
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