Where to watch James Nesbitt in the UK
Find every James Nesbitt film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 1 August 2026.
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 years performing in plays that varied from the musical Up on the Roof (1987, 1989) to the political dra…
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- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Top Gear (2002) as Self
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) as Bofur
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) as Bofur
- Screen Two (1985) as Young man
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- GMTV (1993) as Self
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) as Bofur
- Soccer AM (1995) as Self
- TFI Friday (1996) Cast
- ScreenPlay (1986) as Niall
- Missing You (2025) as Dominic Calligan
- Soldier Soldier (1991) as Corporal Bryan Casey
- Lovejoy (1986) as Jerry Boyle
- Run Away (2026) as Simon Greene
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) as Yuri
- Ballykissangel (1996) Cast
- Between the Lines (1992) Cast
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
- The Terry and Gaby Show (2003) Cast
- Cold Feet (1998) as Adam Williams
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self
- Match Point (2005) as Detective Banner
- The Late Late Show (1962) as Self
- The Missing (2014) as Tony Hughes
- Stan Lee's Lucky Man (2016) as Harry Clayton
- Murphy's Law (2001) as DS Tommy Murphy
- Suspect (2022) as Danny Frater
- Stay Close (2021) as DS Michael Broome
- Babylon (2014) as Commissioner Richard Miller
- Chris Moyles' Quiz Night (2009) as Self
- DNA Journey (2019) as Self
- The Secret (2016) as Colin Howell
- The Way (2010) as Jack
- Canterbury Tales (2003) as Nick Zakian
- Jekyll (2007) as Dr. Tom Jackman
- Bloodlands (2021) as DCI Tom Brannick
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Where can I watch James Nesbitt films in the UK?
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What are James Nesbitt's most popular films?
Most-watched James Nesbitt films currently: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014), The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012), The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013), Match Point (2005), The Way (2010).
What TV shows has James Nesbitt appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Graham Norton Show (2007), The One Show (2006), Top Gear (2002), Screen Two (1985), Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996).
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