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Tom Wilkinson - Biography, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Filmography
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British film and theater actor Tom Wilkinson was born in the winter of 1948 in West Yorkshire to a farmer's family. In the early 1950s, the Wilkinsons moved from England to Canada for several years and then returned.
Growing up Tom entered the University of Kent where he studied English and American literary traditions. At this institution, Wilkinson became a member of the T24 Drama Society. Participation in a creative association prompted the young man to continue his studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.
In 1976, the first film with Tom Wilkinson was released, a Polish-British drama by Andrzej Wajd called Shadow Stripe. For the next ten years, the actor got minor roles in British TV series and films like Parker, BBC Spyship, Miss Marple and Sylvia.
In 1985, Tom appeared in a John Ehrman drama called The Anne Frank Vault. The painting won an Emmy award. In 1991, Wilkinson worked with Helen Mirren on the miniseries Prime Suspect. This project has repeatedly found itself among the nominees for prestigious awards.
Tom's next notable film was In the Name of the Father, directed by Jim Sheridan in 1993. Based on a true story, this movie with Daniel Day-Lewis has caused a huge resonance in society.
1997 played a special role in Wilkinson's career. Then Tom got a minor role as an age club dancer in the tragicomedy Male striptease. The project has won the love of reviewers and received many awards. Wilkinson was awarded the BAFTA. In 2008 and 2009, Tom expanded his collection with Emmy and Golden Globe awards for his excellent performance in the series John Adams. To date, the actor has more than seven dozen roles. TV series and films with Tom Wilkinson are available on our website.
Tom Wilkinson has brown eyes, naturally dark hair, fair skin and medium lips. The shape of the face is rectangular, the forehead is medium, the hair is straight, hard. Tom Wilkinson does not change his hair color, preferring natural. The actor has a medium straight nose and a rectangular chin. Tom Wilkinson wears glasses, sometimes drops his mustache and beard. The actor's height is 185 cm, no tattoos.
