Tim Pigott-Smith
British actor and author (1946–2017) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Timothy Peter Pigott-Smith, OBE (13 May 1946 – 7 April 2017) was an English film and television actor and author. He was best known for his leading role as Ronald Merrick in the television drama series The Jewel in the Crown, for which he won the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor in 1985.[1] Other noted TV roles included roles in The Chief, Midsomer Murders, The Vice, The Suspicions of Mr Whicher, King Charles III and two Doctor Who stories (The Claws of Axos (1971) and The Masque of Mandragora (1976)). Pigott-Smith appeared in many notable films, including Clash of the Titans (1981), Gangs of New York (2002), Johnny English (2003), Alexander (2004), V for Vendetta (2005), Quantum of Solace (2008), Red 2 (2013) and Jupiter Ascending (2015).
Tim Pigott-Smith | |
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Born | Timothy Peter Pigott-Smith (1946-05-13)13 May 1946 Rugby, Warwickshire, England |
Died | 7 April 2017(2017-04-07) (aged 70) Northampton, England |
Resting place | Highgate Cemetery, London, England |
Alma mater | Bristol Old Vic Theatre School |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1971–2017 |
Spouse |
Pamela Miles (m. 1972) |
Awards | BAFTA TV Award Best Actor 1985 The Jewel in the Crown |