Where to watch James Nesbitt in the UK
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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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- Top Gear (2002) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- GMTV (1993) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Soccer AM (1995) as Self
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Screen Two (1985) as Young man
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) as Bofur
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) as Bofur
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) as Bofur
- Between the Lines (1992) Cast
- TFI Friday (1996) Cast
- Soldier Soldier (1991) as Corporal Bryan Casey
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) as Yuri
- ScreenPlay (1986) as Niall
- Parkinson (2004) as Self - Guest
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
- Run Away (2026) as Simon Greene
- The Terry and Gaby Show (2003) Cast
- Ballykissangel (1996) Cast
- Lovejoy (1986) as Jerry Boyle
- The Missing (2014) as Tony Hughes
- Jekyll (2007) as Dr. Tom Jackman
- Murphy's Law (2001) as DS Tommy Murphy
- Cold Feet (1998) as Adam Williams
- The Late Late Show (1962) as Self
- DNA Journey (2019) as Self
- Stan Lee's Lucky Man (2016) as Harry Clayton
- Babylon (2014) as Commissioner Richard Miller
- Missing You (2025) as Dominic Calligan
- Match Point (2005) as Detective Banner
- Stay Close (2021) as DS Michael Broome
- Canterbury Tales (2003) as Nick Zakian
- Suspect (2022) as Danny Frater
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self
- Bloodlands (2021) as DCI Tom Brannick
- The Hollywood Greats (1977) Cast
- Chris Moyles' Quiz Night (2009) as Self
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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: Top Gear (2002), The Graham Norton Show (2007), GMTV (1993), The One Show (2006), Soccer AM (1995).
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