James Nesbitt is a leading actor and television presenter, who has made his fame starring in the likes of Cold Feet and The Hobbit. The proud winner of a National Television Award and several other industry awards, James is a sought after actor and continues to star in popular dramas and films today. Throughout his career as an actor, James has been invited to host industry awards, such as the Laurence Olivier Awards. Now booked to make celebrity appearances at events or as an awards host, book James Nesbitt today to increase the star appeal of your event.
James’ first acting role saw him star in Virtuoso, leading on to his professional stage debut in Up on the Roof. After several other acting roles in stage plays, James was cast in his debut feature film, Hear My Song. In the late 1990s, James was cast in one of his most famed appearances, acting as Adam Williams in Cold Feet. Throughout his time on Cold Feet, James was highly praised for his talents, claiming a National Television Award for Most Popular Comedy Performance and a British Comedy Award for Best Comedy Actor. James is also widely known for starring in the drama Bloody Sunday, for which he claimed a British Independent Film Festival Award of Best Actor.
Other prominent roles of James’ have included starring in Murphy’s Law, Jekyll, Five Minutes of Heaven alongside famed star Liam Neeson and Occupation. He was also cast to play Bofur in The Hobbit trilogy, starring in An Unexpected Journey, The Desolation of Smaug and The Battle of Five Armies. He has also presented his own series, titled James Nesbitt’s Ireland and James Nesbitt: Disasters That Changed Britain and recently starred in the acclaimed Netflix drama Stay Close as Broome. Other prominent roles have earned James awards such as TV Quick Awards Best Actor and Irish Film & Television Awards Best Actor.
Outside of acting, James is an inspirational philanthropist, acting as a Patron of Wave, a UNICEF Ambassador and a Patron of Action Cancer. He was also appointed to the ceremonial position of the Chancellor of Ulster University in 2010 and appointed OBE in the 2016 New Year Honours. In addition, James is a film awards host, having previously hosted the IFTA Awards ceremony and the British Independent Film Awards ceremony. He has also hosted the National Movie Awards and the Laurence Olivier Awards. A personable and charismatic celebrity, James is sought after for such qualities and his ability to expertly portray a range of characters.
With a successful acting career to his name, James is now booked to make personal appearances at industry events and conferences. Also a seasoned event host, James is the perfect choice as an awards host, confident and personable at the helm of an event. Whether he be acting in the latest Netflix drama or hosting industry awards, book James Nesbitt today as the perfect addition to an array of events.
How to hire James Nesbitt
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Feedback from In-Person Events:
"James was fabulous. He held his audience and tailored his speech to our business. The standing ovation he received said it all" - Allan Chapman & James Ltd
"Rarely do we work with celebrities who put in so much effort, his opening five minutes were witty, industry-relevant and self-deprecating" - Travel Tourism Gazette
- 2021 - Starred in 'Stay Close' on Netflix
- 2014 - Starred in 'The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies'
- 2013 - Starred in 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug'
- 2012 - Starred as 'Bofur' in 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'
- 2010 - Winner of the New York City Horror Film Festival Awards Best Actor Award for 'Outcast'
- 2009 - Hosted the Laurence Olivier Awards
- 2009 - Starred alongside Liam Neeson in 'Five Minutes of Heaven'
- 2007 - Starred in 'Jekyll'
- 2003 - Winner of the National Television Awards Most Popular Comedy Performance award for 'Cold Feet'
- 2003 - Winner of the TV Quick Awards Best Actor award for 'Cold Feet'
- 2003 - Winner of the Irish Film & Television Awards Best Actor in TV Drama award for 'Murphy's Law'
- 2003 - Starred in 'Murphy's Law'
- 2002 - Winner of the Stockholm International Film Festival Awards Best Actor award for 'Bloody Sunday'
- 2002 - Winner of the British Independent Film Festival Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a British Independent Film award for 'Bloody Sunday'
- 2002 - Winner of the Television and Radio Industries Club Awards Drama Performer of the Year award for 'Cold Feet'
- 2002 - Starred in 'Bloody Sunday'
- 2000 - Winner of the British Comedy Awards Best TV Comedy Actor award for 'Cold Feet'
- 1999 - Starred in 'Cold Feet'
- 1991 - Debut feature film - 'Hear My Song'
