Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

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Bill Nighy (b. 1949), a British actor, shaped not only their field but the way we think and talk about change, purpose, and modern life. Celebrated for his work in numerous stage, television and film productions, he has received several awards including a British Academy Film Award and a Golden Globe Award, and also has had nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award and a Laurence Olivier Award, Bill Nighy brought that same intensity to the written and spoken word. Discover 12 of Bill Nighy's most memorable quotes, ranging across Family, Famous, Respect, Movies, and Home. Here is a taste of their wisdom: "I like being in kids' movies, and I like being in family movies."

“I don't even own a car.”

— Bill Nighy

Car

All Quotes by Bill Nighy

“My dad had a personal style which was very attractive. It was quite reserved and quite elegant, and it was infectious.”

— Bill Nighy

Dad

“I don't seem to be able to learn from experience or anything useful. History doesn't help me. Precedents don't inform my experience.”

— Bill Nighy

History

“I like being in kids' movies, and I like being in family movies.”

— Bill Nighy

Family

“I'm not famous for my back story investigations I'm lucky that I work with good writers and it's usually in the script.”

— Bill Nighy

Famous

“It can't be overstated how wonderful it is not to have to audition any more. Any actor will tell you, it's like Christmas.”

— Bill Nighy

Christmas

“I know really, really famous people who are terrified every time they walk on to a stage.”

— Bill Nighy

Famous

“Actors always talk about taking their work home and I always think: 'What are you on? You just turn it off. You are at work and then you go home.'”

— Bill Nighy

Home

“When you have a family, or even when you're just seeing a girl, it's difficult to be skint.”

— Bill Nighy

Family

“I'm not a royal family watcher.”

— Bill Nighy

Family

“Anyone who can do the splits and come back up on the backbeat, as James Brown and Prince can, has my eternal respect. Prince, who is a genius of the highest order, can come back up while singing and playing the guitar.”

— Bill Nighy

Respect

“I don't even own a car.”

— Bill Nighy

Car