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My Take
Tom Wilkinson was, to my mind, the gold standard of the scene-stealing character actor. A Leeds-born, stage-trained Englishman, he could walk into a frame and instantly make a role feel true, no theatrics required. BAFTA, SAG ensemble wins, two Oscar nominations, an OBE: the resume of someone respected by peers more than chased by tabloids. I always trusted a film more the moment his name appeared. His death at the end of 2023 stung, but the work holds up completely. I reserve my deepest admiration for actors like him who lift the whole picture from beside the lead rather than in front of it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Wilkinson
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・ウィルキンソン
- Reading
- とむ・うぃるきんそん
- Born
- February 5, 1948 – December 30, 2023
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
- Origin
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Kent
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2007 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
- 2002 Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead
- 2001 New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor
- 1999 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- 1998 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- 1998 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- 1999 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Wilkinson born?
February 5, 1948 – December 30, 2023.
Where is Tom Wilkinson from?
Tom Wilkinson is from Leeds, United Kingdom.
What does Tom Wilkinson do?
Tom Wilkinson works as actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.