Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in The Full Monty,┬аMichael Clayton┬аand The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,┬аhas died, his family said. He was 75.
Wilkinson┬аappeared in dozens of movies and earned 2 Academy Award nominations
Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in The Full Monty,┬аMichael Clayton┬аand The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,┬аhas died, his family said. He was 75.
A statement shared by his agent on behalf of the family said Wilkinson died suddenly at home on Saturday. It didn’t provide further details.┬а
Wilkinson was nominated for a best actor Academy Award for his work in 2001’s family drama In The Bedroom┬аand in the best supporting actor category for his role in Michael Clayton,┬аa 2007 film starring George Clooney.
He is remembered by many in Britain and beyond for playing former steel mill foreman Gerald Cooper in the 1997 comedy The Full Monty,┬аabout a group of unemployed steel workers who formed an unlikely male stripping act.
Wilkinson appeared in dozens of other movies, including Batman Begins,┬аEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind┬аand Valkyrie.
The actor was recognized for his services to drama in 2005 when he was appointed a member of the Order of the British Empire.
Guest: Tom Wilkinson
