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James Nesbitt

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Jan 15 1965
Birthplace: Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
James Nesbitt is 60 years old
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Poster of The Heist Before Christmas
The Heist Before Christmas
James Nesbitt was 58 in The Heist Before Christmas as 'Bank Robber'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 2023
Poster of The Coronation Concert
The Coronation Concert
James Nesbitt was 58 in The Coronation Concert as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 07 2023
Poster of James Nesbit: A Game of Two Halves
James Nesbit: A Game of Two Halves
James Nesbitt was 55 in James Nesbit: A Game of Two Halves as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 2020
Poster of Lost Lives
Lost Lives
James Nesbitt was 54 in Lost Lives
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 2019
Poster of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
James Nesbitt was 49 in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies as 'Bofur'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 2014
Poster of Gold
Gold
James Nesbitt was 49 in Gold as 'Frank McGunn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 2014
Poster of River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand
River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand
James Nesbitt was 48 in River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 2013
Poster of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
James Nesbitt was 48 in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug as 'Bofur'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 2013
Poster of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
James Nesbitt was 47 in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey as 'Bofur'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 12 2012
Poster of Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story
Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story
James Nesbitt was 47 in Here Comes the Summer: The Undertones Story as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2012
Poster of Coriolanus
Coriolanus
James Nesbitt was 46 in Coriolanus as 'Tribune Sicinius'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 14 2011
Poster of Outcast
Outcast
James Nesbitt was 45 in Outcast as 'Cathal'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 2010
Poster of The Way
The Way
James Nesbitt was 45 in The Way as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2010
Poster of Alex Higgins: The People's Champion
Alex Higgins: The People's Champion
James Nesbitt was 45 in Alex Higgins: The People's Champion as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 2010
Poster of Matching Jack
Matching Jack
James Nesbitt was 45 in Matching Jack as 'Connor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 2010
Poster of Occupation
Occupation
James Nesbitt was 44 in Occupation as 'Mike Swift'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 15 2009
Poster of Cherrybomb
Cherrybomb
James Nesbitt was 44 in Cherrybomb as 'Crilly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 08 2009
Poster of Five Minutes of Heaven
Five Minutes of Heaven
James Nesbitt was 44 in Five Minutes of Heaven as 'Joe Griffin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 2009
Poster of Blessed
Blessed
James Nesbitt was 43 in Blessed as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 2008
Poster of James Ellis: An Actor's Life
James Ellis: An Actor's Life
James Nesbitt was 42 in James Ellis: An Actor's Life as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 02 2007
Poster of The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas
James Nesbitt was 42 in The 50 Greatest Television Dramas as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 2007
Poster of Match Point
Match Point
James Nesbitt was 40 in Match Point as 'Detective Banner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 2005
Poster of Big Dippers
Big Dippers
James Nesbitt was 40 in Big Dippers as 'Ray'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 08 2005
Poster of James Nesbitt Presents Eat My Goal
James Nesbitt Presents Eat My Goal
James Nesbitt was 39 in James Nesbitt Presents Eat My Goal as 'Presenter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 2004
Poster of Quite Ugly One Morning
Quite Ugly One Morning
James Nesbitt was 39 in Quite Ugly One Morning as 'Jack Parlabane'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 2004
Poster of Millions
Millions
James Nesbitt was 39 in Millions as 'Ronnie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 2004
Poster of Wall of Silence
Wall of Silence
James Nesbitt was 38 in Wall of Silence as 'Stuart Robe'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 12 2004
Poster of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell
James Nesbitt was 37 in The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell as 'Yuri'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 2002
Poster of Bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday
James Nesbitt was 37 in Bloody Sunday as 'Ivan Cooper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 16 2002
Poster of Women Talking Dirty
Women Talking Dirty
James Nesbitt was 36 in Women Talking Dirty as 'Stanley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2001
Poster of Lucky Break
Lucky Break
James Nesbitt was 36 in Lucky Break as 'James 'Jimmy' Hands'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2001
Poster of Wild About Harry
Wild About Harry
James Nesbitt was 35 in Wild About Harry as 'Walter Adair'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 2000
Poster of The Most Fertile Man in Ireland
The Most Fertile Man in Ireland
James Nesbitt was 35 in The Most Fertile Man in Ireland as ''Mad Dog' Billy Wilson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 2000
Poster of Waking Ned
Waking Ned
James Nesbitt was 33 in Waking Ned as 'Pig Finn'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1998
Poster of Resurrection Man
Resurrection Man
James Nesbitt was 33 in Resurrection Man as 'Ryan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1998
Poster of The James Gang
The James Gang
James Nesbitt was 32 in The James Gang as 'Graham Armstrong'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1997
Poster of This Is the Sea
This Is the Sea
James Nesbitt was 32 in This Is the Sea as 'Constable Hubert Porter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 15 1997
Poster of Welcome to Sarajevo
Welcome to Sarajevo
James Nesbitt was 32 in Welcome to Sarajevo as 'Gregg'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1997
Poster of Jude
Jude
James Nesbitt was 31 in Jude as 'Uncle Joe'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 06 1996
Poster of Go Now
Go Now
James Nesbitt was 30 in Go Now as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1995
Poster of Love Lies Bleeding
Love Lies Bleeding
James Nesbitt was 28 in Love Lies Bleeding as 'Niall'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 14 1993
Poster of Hear My Song
Hear My Song
James Nesbitt was 26 in Hear My Song as 'Fintan O'Donnell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 1991
Poster of Virtuoso
Virtuoso
James Nesbitt was 24 in Virtuoso as 'Young Man'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 12 1989
Poster of The End of the World Man
The End of the World Man
James Nesbitt was 21 in The End of the World Man as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1986
Poster of The Cry
The Cry
James Nesbitt was 19 in The Cry as 'B Special (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 31 1984
Poster of Ireland's Rugby Number 10
Ireland's Rugby Number 10
James Nesbitt will be 60+ in Ireland's Rugby Number 10 as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Missing You
Missing You
James Nesbitt was 59+ in Missing You as 'Dominic Calligan'.
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Wed, Jan 01 2025
Poster of Suspect
Suspect
James Nesbitt was 57+ in Suspect as 'Danny Frater'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 19 2022
Poster of The John Bishop Show
The John Bishop Show
James Nesbitt was 56+ in The John Bishop Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 08 2022
Poster of Stay Close
Stay Close
James Nesbitt was 56+ in Stay Close as 'DS Michael Broome'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 31 2021
Poster of Bloodlands
Bloodlands
James Nesbitt was 56+ in Bloodlands as 'DCI Tom Brannick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 21 2021
Poster of DNA Journey
DNA Journey
James Nesbitt was 54+ in DNA Journey as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 10 2019
Poster of James Nesbitt: Disasters That Changed Britain
James Nesbitt: Disasters That Changed Britain
James Nesbitt was 53+ in James Nesbitt: Disasters That Changed Britain
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 19 2018
Poster of Stan Lee's Lucky Man: The Bracelet Chronicles
Stan Lee's Lucky Man: The Bracelet Chronicles
James Nesbitt was 52+ in Stan Lee's Lucky Man: The Bracelet Chronicles as 'Harry Clayton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 15 2017
Poster of The Secret
The Secret
James Nesbitt was 51+ in The Secret as 'Colin Howell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 29 2016
Poster of Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
James Nesbitt was 51+ in Michael McIntyre's Big Show as 'Self'.
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Sat, Apr 16 2016
Poster of Stan Lee's Lucky Man
Stan Lee's Lucky Man
James Nesbitt was 51+ in Stan Lee's Lucky Man as 'Harry Clayton'.
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Fri, Jan 22 2016
Poster of Babylon
Babylon
James Nesbitt was 49+ in Babylon as 'Richard Miller'.
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Thu, Nov 13 2014
Poster of The Missing
The Missing
James Nesbitt was 49+ in The Missing as 'Tony Hughes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 28 2014
Poster of The Jonathan Ross Show
The Jonathan Ross Show
James Nesbitt was 46+ in The Jonathan Ross Show as 'Self'.
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Sat, Sep 03 2011
Poster of Monroe
Monroe
James Nesbitt was 46+ in Monroe as 'Gabriel Monroe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 10 2011
Poster of The Deep
The Deep
James Nesbitt was 45+ in The Deep as 'Clem Donnelly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 03 2010
Poster of Occupation
Occupation
James Nesbitt was 44+ in Occupation as 'Mike Swift'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 16 2009
Poster of Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
James Nesbitt was 44+ in Chris Moyles' Quiz Night as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 22 2009
Poster of Midnight Man
Midnight Man
James Nesbitt was 43+ in Midnight Man as 'Max Raban'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 08 2008
Poster of The Passion
The Passion
James Nesbitt was 43+ in The Passion as 'Pilate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 16 2008
Poster of Fairy Tales
Fairy Tales
James Nesbitt was 42+ in Fairy Tales
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 2008
Poster of Jekyll
Jekyll
James Nesbitt was 42+ in Jekyll as 'Dr. Tom Jackman'.
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Sat, Jun 16 2007
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
James Nesbitt was 42+ in The Graham Norton Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
James Nesbitt was 41+ in The One Show as 'Self - Guest, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Soccer Aid
Soccer Aid
James Nesbitt was 41+ in Soccer Aid
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 22 2006
Poster of OFI Sunday
OFI Sunday
James Nesbitt was 40+ in OFI Sunday
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Sun, Nov 20 2005
Poster of Passer By
Passer By
James Nesbitt was 39+ in Passer By as 'Joe Keyes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 28 2004
Poster of Canterbury Tales
Canterbury Tales
James Nesbitt was 38+ in Canterbury Tales as 'Nick Zakian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 2003
Poster of The Terry and Gaby Show
The Terry and Gaby Show
James Nesbitt was 38+ in The Terry and Gaby Show
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Mon, Jun 02 2003
Poster of Top Gear
Top Gear
James Nesbitt was 37+ in Top Gear as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 20 2002
Poster of Tractor Tom
Tractor Tom
James Nesbitt was 37+ in Tractor Tom as 'Matt (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 09 2002
Poster of Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
James Nesbitt was 36+ in Friday Night with Jonathan Ross as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 02 2001
Poster of Murphy's Law
Murphy's Law
James Nesbitt was 36+ in Murphy's Law as 'Thomas Murphy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Cold Feet
Cold Feet
James Nesbitt was 33+ in Cold Feet as 'Adam Williams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 15 1998
Poster of Playing the Field
Playing the Field
James Nesbitt was 33+ in Playing the Field
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 08 1998
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
James Nesbitt was 32+ in Parkinson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
James Nesbitt was 31+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1996
Poster of Ballykissangel
Ballykissangel
James Nesbitt was 31+ in Ballykissangel as ', Leo McGarvey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 11 1996
Poster of Soccer AM
Soccer AM
James Nesbitt was 30+ in Soccer AM as 'Self'.
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Sat, Aug 12 1995
Poster of Common As Muck
Common As Muck
James Nesbitt was 29+ in Common As Muck
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Wed, Sep 07 1994
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
James Nesbitt was 27+ in GMTV as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Between the Lines
Between the Lines
James Nesbitt was 27+ in Between the Lines
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 04 1992
Poster of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
James Nesbitt was 27+ in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles as 'Yuri'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 04 1992
Poster of Soldier Soldier
Soldier Soldier
James Nesbitt was 26+ in Soldier Soldier as 'Corporal Bryan Casey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1991
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
James Nesbitt was 20+ in Lovejoy as 'Jerry Boyle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of The Hollywood Greats
The Hollywood Greats
James Nesbitt was 12+ in The Hollywood Greats
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Thu, Aug 04 1977
Poster of The Late Late Show
The Late Late Show
James Nesbitt was 0+ in The Late Late Show as 'Self'.
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Fri, Jul 06 1962
Poster of Run Away
Run Away
James Nesbitt will be 60+ in Run Away as 'Simon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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