Bill Nighy Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | British GQ

Bill Nighy breaks down his most iconic characters, including his roles in 'Love Actually', 'Pirates Of The Caribbean', 'The Girl In The Café', 'Underworld' and 'Gideon's Daughter.'
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[@Ngamotu83]

To this day Davy Jones remains the most convincing CGI character on film.

[@ProtoMarcus]

Which is _insane_ when you think of it - Gollum - in TLotR - The Two Towers (2002), barely 4 years before, not as convincing at all - Davy Jones - PotC - Dead Man's Chest (2006) - the most convincing fully CGI character still - Thanos - Avengers: Infinity War (2018) - 12 years later, and he's on par, although Davy Jones still has the lead because he's moist/wet and is still extremely convincing - life like!

[@Ngamotu83]

@@ProtoMarcus Scratch Thanos from that list and replace him with Ceasar from War for the Planet of the Apes, and I'd agree.

[@Mikauo_Xblade]

@@ProtoMarcus He may not be a human, but let's not forget Smaug.

[@lukebell4738]

@@ProtoMarcus General Grievous from Star Wars was honestly pretty good-looking considering they had to make him fight with four arms.

[@JBrotsis1]

@@Ngamotu83 stretch Gollum off the list, not Thanos, for Caesar. Gollum’s CGI has begun to show its age. There’s no way he looks better than Thanos (that’s not an opinion).

[@JBrotsis1]

Bill just casually flipping us all off throughout this interview. Respect.

[@Aratimb]

"One of the first things you notice about Bill Nighy is his hands. He suffers from Dupuytren's contracture, a condition that causes some of his fingers to bend in towards the palm, which can make shaking hands with fans difficult"

[@JBrotsis1]

@@Aratimb good to know.

[@civlyzed]

@@Aratimb My dad had a similar condition, he was always inadvertently flipping off the family, or maybe it was on purpose :D

[@luckyasmr1374]

Underrated comment.

[@Chemicalkinetics]

And yet, we all enjoy being flipped at by Bill

[@ralbarran03]

He is absolutely hilarious. Dry sarcasm, the kind that goes over people's heads. "Not that I don't got the legs" "I was a pioneer of male moisturizer" XD

[@Shendue]

He's absolutely hysterical. I would listen to him telling stories for hours. That sense of humour is amazing.

[@HouseMDaddict]

It's pretty in your face so it'd be hard to "go over anyone's heads". He's cheeky and I adore it, but anyone can understand his humor. It's not some super secret "English humor" though haha

[@last7509]

humorous him flipping us all 📴throughout the interview

[@DontKloppMeNow]

I'll never forget his brief appearance in Doctor Who as an art expert who specialises in Van Gogh. The final scene was so expertly written and executed, phenomenal performances from all involved

[@markorollo.]

I watched that again today, brilliant scene.

[@kmhegde97]

brilliant scene. him and tom curran stole the show!

[@jp00423mk]

Loved that

[@BarbByArt]

Love love ! LOVE❗️ that short very visceral scene !

[@matildabanana3516]

Yes! That was my favorite moment in that entire season!

[@thegunslinger1363]

"Life is cruel.... why should the after life be any different!" His performance as Davy Jones was incredible. I also really liked him in Underworld as Victor. Along with Rattlesnake Jake in Rango.

[@mckavitt13]

I love him in all his British films 🎥. ❤😘

[@randyjax09]

His performance made both of those characters iconic.

[@aretnap3653]

He's Hilarious as EMMA's Father!

[@imperialadvisoraremheshvau3788]

He also plays an astounding Samwise in BBC Radio Dramatization of The Lord of the Rings.

[@mckavitt13]

@@aretnap3653 You can listen to Bill Nighy on BBC SOUNDS 4 EXTRA in lots of stuff, top of the lot, as the curmudgeon actor/would be Poirot, the v FAMED Charles Paris Mysteries, w other fab voice actors. A Doubtful Death is available for over a year.

[@tomcross3000]

Nighy’s davy jones was pure genius. The chaotic verbal cadence, the haughty laugh, twitching ticks

[@evelynlorenaofficial]

Absolutely brilliant

[@NUFCOfficial]

Added so much to the movie, genuinely. The whole series of movies wouldn't come close with a different actor being Davy Jones. Perfect villain.

[@nicholasmulindwa]

That moment before shouting "Spaaaaaroooowwwwww!!"

[@ButterstulleChris]

Personally for me in Pirates of the Carribean there are three amazing actors that outplayed everyone else: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush und Bill Nighy. Amazing work between them, amazing acting. It was a pleasure watching the first three movies. And Bill Nighy as Davy Jones was exceptional. Great character, great perfomance - i was stunned.

[@Haley_777.14]

My top 3 favorite as well plus Ian Mcshane

[@sophiecooper1824]

Exactly, so many people only praise Johnny when Geoffrey and Bill are just as amazing .Barbossa is still my favorite character of this franchise because he's fun , he's a badass and he had character development also Geoffrey Rush i wouldn'tbe surprised if he was a pirate in a former life . Davy Jones is just a fantastic villain with a sad backstory that makes him really sympathetic than he is played by Bill Nighy who's mannerisms and facial expressions are just amazing and on top of that the mind blowing CGI that still holds up . Johnny of course is the face of this franchise, he created such a unique character it's impossible for him to be replaced, he's funny , he's cool, he always has one liners that are very quotable. My problem with Jack is that he always stays the same as i said Barbossa got character development and an arc ( i know some people don't like that he has a daughter in the last movie but for me it was a great emotional scene when we find out who Carina is and than that he sacrifices himself to save her so we see him as a villain than an ally a friends and a hero in the end) i just don't like that they gave Jack nothing like this in any of the movies

[@jsmaster4779]

That’s also not to say the rest of the cast was bad. Far from it actually. Really liked how Will was thrown in all these weird situations and just rolls with it, especially in Curse of the Black Pearl.

[@welshwizzard8209]

His performance as Davy Jones seriously deserved awards! brilliant and the CGI is amazing as well , one of the most under rated characters of many a film

[@nicholascaviola6902]

It’s a little sad to see how miserable he was playing Davy Jones, but really shows what an incredible actor he is, as I think that’s one of the most underrated performances of all time. Serious talent

[@HouseMDaddict]

It seems like he's one for dressing nicely all the time and taking pride in his appearance so I could definitely see walking around in silly looking pjs with white balls on them, and with street shoes on, could make him feel uncomfortable after a bit since he was the only one in that sort of outfit and he's was already one of the only non Americans on set. That said, I appreciated the role so much when I saw the movie in my teens, but watching this interview as adult and having gotten to know more about bill nighy since then, it's truly incredible work how he transformed his voice and speech patten and such. Like DUDE he's amazing.

[@notEnzy]

It was dry humor, I believe. Though being miserable during the acting of a miserable character, does tend to boost performance.

[@donaldhysa4836]

He wasn't "miserable". It just was difficult like any job can be

[@Pfromm007]

You do see in the picture that the supporting cast who played the Davy Jones' crew also wore the same tracking outfits

[@julianmac2117]

Fr and if anything I think the struggle helped to add to the character, I mean Davey jones us a somber, depressed, and constantly suffering character

[@Nick-cy2tn]

Davey Jones is a great character, he must have channeled his on set misery into a wicked and cruel performance. The cgi still holds up to this day.

[@JTPMalavet]

He’s my absolute favorite of this franchise!

[@zzodysseuszz]

@@JTPMalavet agreed. I love how they made him scorned by a lover who promised their devotion but when the time came they weren’t there. Feeling betrayed he locked away his heart literally and metaphorically. Great writing

[@higglybiggly1174]

The CGI is insane for being what, 16 years old??? Like, Davy Jones looks amazing to this day.

[@PowuhToSeven]

@@higglybiggly1174 and now we have She-hulk 😂

[@RefRed_King]

@@PowuhToSeven huh??? Fr??

[@bkPaladin80]

'About Time' is such an amazing movie. The part at the end between the main character (Domhnall Gleeson) and his dad (Bill Nighy) breaks me to pieces every time.

[@TheIrishAmish]

One of his finest movies!

[@MacroManatee]

Ugh SAME 😭

[@ESC_907]

“I never go anywhere” OMG, he is my spirit animal!

[@DeltaEcho303]

He was brilliant in "Hot Fuzz." "With respect, sir. You can't just make people disappear." "Yes, I can. I'm the Chief Inspector." His ever-so-slight sneer at the end was perfect.

[@kremesauce]

I really like him in Shaun of the Dead as well

[@fiacmar]

Especially if you have ever been a cop. They can y’know… the Chiefs

[@thetonesstir]

You’re making us all look bad

[@tphelps86]

Kept waiting for Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead to pop up on the list!

[@nathanm5594]

His little nose wrinkle thing after saying that is genuinely terrifying

[@GummyBearWA]

One of the most under rated and under used actors in history. Not only is ha a fabulous actor, he's a beautiful soul. I waited on him a few times and we had a nice long chat about the book we were both reading at the time. I never let him know I knew who he was and no mention of his work was made. At the end of the shoot he came by for one last meal. I was just walking out as he was walking in, he asked if I was working and I said it was my day off just picking up my check. He told me it was his last meal in town and was disappointed I wasn't going to be there. I suggested a much better restaurant and he invited me to dinner. During dinner he guiltily admitted to being an actor etc and I continued to play dumb. I told him I rarely watch movies and I'd never heard of him. He was Delighted and we spent three hours talking about every and anything non acting related. One of the many times experiences like this dropped in my lap and is in the top 3 encounters of all time.

[@leadoucet1432]

What luck! He is my favourite actor. (I'm quite jealous, actually 😉)

[@tracyjohn826]

How wonderful!

[@sammovida1624]

As an ex waiter, things like this do happen, just right place right time.

[@martian9999]

he sounds like the generous-hearted gentleman we always pictured him to be. And you sound pretty swell too!

[@taochi100]

That couldn't have been a better choice to just treat him as a human rather then a celebrity

[@katemilou42]

I remember meeting him with my school friends at the airport when we were coming back from Iceland. He was so nice and patient with us and signed my boarding pass.

[@paulcervenka]

Is anyone else just blown away by Bill's seamless and effortless transitions into impressions of random people?

[@09TODsoul]

I’m sad Bill Nighy didn’t have the best time filming Pirates because he’s incredible as Davy Jones 🏴‍☠️

[@jeppefrolund1718]

He is self-deprecating throughout this segment. I think it's a bit. I am sure he had a spiffy time on Pirates. He certainly turned in an absolute stellar performance, despite feeling goofy in tights and white spots!

[@RockBottom1999]

he's just making a laugh out of the silly situation he found himself to be in because of the costume. it's dry humor, which comes across as serious to some people :D

[@enricopucci2751]

ONE OF THE GREATEST ACTING PERFORMANCES IVE SEEN.

[@Zerath0]

Well think about it from the actor's point of view, you are hired to play a part in a big pirate movie franchise, so you expect to wear some cool looking pirate outfit and maybe make up, but instead they put you into pajamas and white dots. Not very pirate-like is it? I honestly undestand him.

[@NPClownumber81googolplex]

It's just British humor...

[@nickmilligan3662]

One character missing from this and I think one of his best performances is as the gallery curator in Doctor Who. A small part yes, but that speech about how important and influential Vincent Van Gogh was and still is to art is one of the best pieces of dialogue in all of the Matt Smith run.

[@governordelta_4453]

My favourite episode

[@Quinkerbell_3604]

When I tell you I was furious he wasn’t cast as the Doctor after Tennant! I love his work.

[@emmetthowell9265]

ooohhh I thought I recognized him from Doctor Who but couldn't figure out who he played. I love the way he played that role

[@sarabevan11]

That scene at the end with him talking how influential van gogh was when he is listening....moves me to tears. Every. Single. Time 🥲

[@crazyvillainfan4877]

YES! Right there!

[@rodharris8598]

I love actors who are humble about their work and not ego maniacs. Their humulity shines through their performances.

[@Boriase]

What a huge actor. For me his roles in "The Boat that Rocked" and "Pride" deserved to be in this "iconic" list.

[@evilscorpio1981]

It's on his vanity fair interview look it up

[@billdirlam744]

Bill Nighy's voice acting in the animation classic "Rango" was superb. I was floored when I found out that he was the voice of Rattlesnake Jake. A great performance in a great movie.

[@thegunslinger1363]

"I tip my hat to you. One legend to another."

[@TheLanceUppercut]

"Ain't no hawk! Ain't nothin' but bats!"

[@irinagevorgyan9121]

Right when I heard his voice, I was like oh my gosh it's Davy Jones lol

[@TheOriginal_Unaleska]

Bill Nighy has done a few voice acting roles. I know he was on the Netflix show Castlevania in the third season I think.

[@danrono9725]

"Hello Brother"

[@gloryholebutforholdinghands]

I love that it's a natural occurence for him to be flipping the bird

[@runechristiansen7372]

🤣

[@mckavitt13]

As he said: "It got me into America." Grand image for us Americans... just because there are so many of us & so much $$. Sadly 😥

[@ThePauseMenuVlog]

I believe that's arthritis sadly

[@nddn]

@@ThePauseMenuVlog I think it is a Dupuytren's contracture.

[@mckavitt13]

@@ThePauseMenuVlog May be right.

[@Capuseen]

The hissing part killed me 😂 He is so calm and still, but then he suddenly goes hissing, love it

[@sarakirk9542]

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 1 & 2. The whole cast is just amazing Bill really brings about a huge vulnerable humble side to Douglas Ainslie. His performances in Shaun Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz makes an impact even though they are cameo roles. These movies stand out for me as Bills best roles

[@AFMakers]

His acting in About Time was brilliant. Can’t watch that film without bursting into tears

[@binazirissenova9382]

i love him in that film! 💖

[@AFMakers]

@@binazirissenova9382 so underrated. Beautiful film

[@ethanfranzen6145]

Man I love that movie so much.

[@stephen2597]

Absolutely wrecked me

[@lisaspikes4291]

Great movie!

[@folkengames]

"They put prosthetics all over you, and then nobody will have lunch with you." -My favorite quote from this interview. Acting is just a job to Bill, a job he's great at.

[@SacredDaturana]

Even just sitting in a chair talking about himself he is wickedly funny. This man is a treasure.

[@doctorlolchicken7478]

Bill Nighy just seems like one of those guys who is never phased by anything. He can do serious dramas, big blockbusters, comedies. He also has my favorite type of humor where he can be serious and funny without changing tone, so you’re never quite sure if he’s serious or not.

[@gringochucha]

_"And trainers, which is like social death as far as I'm concerned."_ This man is a hoot. On a side note, his American accent is spot on.

[@bettyg9707]

"I never go anywhere" "Just thought about money" "I don't watch anything I'min cause I'm not crazy"... gosh this guy!! British humor at its best. 👌

[@hokeypokey3645]

lol totally. So many great lines.

[@onelusciouslad7841]

Definitely, he's hilarious!

[@silverback7348]

This man’s genius was to ground the ludicrous and extraordinary with incredible uniqueness and personality.

[@genisisarc]

Bill Nighy is such an amazing actor. He would have made a brilliant Doctor. Probably too late now but at least he has been on Doctor Who playing a very Doctorish character

[@mahna_mahna]

I would have loved to see him play a more contemplative and less wacky Doctor than we've been getting for a while, without going over-the-top maudlin. He would definitely have brought some amazing skills to the role.

[@BrokeredHeart]

Davy Jones was a brilliant character and a fantastic movie villain. Nighy played it so well! Menacing and ruthless, but still with good humor and a hint of sadness and loneliness. Yeah, he probably felt ridiculous wearing those dots all over him, but you can't argue with the finished product. He's one of the most memorable movie characters to come out of that franchise (IMO, top three with Jack Sparrow and Captain Barbossa).

[@seanthomas5303]

My favorite Bill Nighy character is van Gogh museum curator in Doctor Who describing the importance of van Gogh. I cry every time I hear his monologue and watch the reaction by Tony Curran (plays van Gogh), backed by the melancholy song "Chances" from Athlete.

[@duckduckgoismuchbetter]

Yes, it's a great scene. But it's a shame that they didn't use the obvious song for that scene, Starry, Starry Night by Don McLean.

[@paulcervenka]

That scene makes you just weep doesn't it?

[@tristanking6684]

Yes doctor who

[@yurha9606]

I just love Bill.. When he talks, he's so calm, so relaxin and I would listen to him tell his characters for hours and hours.. ❤️

[@renderinglegend5346]

Love listening to mr nighy speak. What a guy, a rare breed. Happy this video exists

[@thelastvalkyrie1998]

Nobody ever talks about his performance in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. He was very likeable, as was Judy Dench. It was definitely a story about aging but they conceptualized it perfectly.

[@mckavitt13]

Maybe because they always are. Dunno. But maybe.

[@yengsabio5315]

Hear, hear!

[@mckavitt13]

You can listen to Bill Nighy on BBC SOUNDS 4 EXTRA in lots of stuff, top of the lot, as the curmudgeon actor/would be Poirot, the v FAMED Charles Paris Mysteries, w other fab voice actors. A Doubtful Death is available for over a year.

[@antiquemacabre6815]

Agreed. Such a beautiful film.

[@valebellei26]

The story about him using moisturizer and then the "check me out" ended me!!!! I love him and his personality.

[@babsgrayson8432]

His role in Love Actually will remain iconic forever.

[@karlbassett8485]

As a Brit his funniest line was when he said "Well Ant or Dec...." The "or" bit was great because Ant And Dec are huge stars here but most people have no idea which is which.

[@jaysartori9032]

I love Bill Nighy he's one of my favorite actors this is so interesting to hear about behind the scenes. I loved his performance in Underworld and Pirates of the Caribbean.

[@Twisted_RC]

I met Bill at work in 2015. A really nice and funny gentleman. I got his autograph for my Mum and he signed it "With actual love Bill Nighy"

[@liv97497]

I think this is my favorite actor interview of all time. "I just kept thinking of the money they were paying me" "I always think I have too much hair" so many perfect quotes

[@kaptenbear1395]

Bill Nighy is so amazing. Every role he does is just absolutely fantastic.

[@donovanpitts6907]

Davy Jones is definitely a top 5 movie villain ever. Thank you Bill Nighy and the to the CGI people in charge for creating one of the most iconic characters ever.

[@ModeloLoveMeLongTime]

I know they were smaller parts but I was really hoping he would talk about his parts in Shaun of The Dead and Hot Fuzz.

[@elliewessex4134]

I’m quite alright, Barbara. I ran it under a cold tap.

[@tonibee1918]

I literally discovered him in Shaun of the Dead & then set out to watch his movies. A classic.

[@bhushanw78]

True. I too was bit disappointed.

[@brutesquadbbq2268]

Same

[@JustAnotherBuckyLover]

@@elliewessex4134 He was epic in Shaun of the Dead, with so many great one-liners. Though now I can't hear Freddie sing "Tonight....." without replaying the fight scene in my head.

[@mahadlodhi]

Bill's contribution to the pirates trilogy cannot be underestimated, what he brought to the screen as davy jones is nothing short of amazing. And also, although it's a very small role, i loved him as rufus scrimgeour in the harry potter. That opening of the deathly hallows part 1 still gives me goosebumps when i watch it tdy

[@victors.k.p.5282]

He's such a good actor, when he said he drank his daughter's blood I thought he meant in real life, even though he had just started discussing Underworld...

[@mirjanapucarevic2105]

Same haha

[@baybeh3578]

The Davy Jones character was one of my favorite as a kid. I feel sorry to hear that he didn’t enjoy playing him. You would have never know, he did an outstanding job nailing that role which deserves an award by the way. Amazing actor 👌🏻

[@dwvw]

I loved him in Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy as well. He had a smaller part but was still brilliant. His voice and Alan Rickmans in the same movie. Amazing.

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

Looking for this mention. Loved him as Slarty Bartfast 😄

[@kimtan0627]

I was binge watching all Alan Rickman movies recenlty and i stumbled upon Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.. Didn't know that Bill was in on it. I like that movie, one of my favorites. :)

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

@@kimtan0627 Yup! Good old Slarty Bartfast 😁

[@JoeLeeD5]

It's one of my favorite books and movies. I love his and Arthur's conversation. "Best laid plans of mice, you know" "Best laid plans of mice and men, you mean" "I don't think men have much to do with it" And you can't forget "I'd much rather be happy than right, any day"

[@HermanVonPetri]

I read an interview with him where he said that he was a fan of the Hitchhiker's Guide books and had fond memories of reading them along with his daughter. He sneakily dropped a hint in a red carpet interview that he was hoping to be in the movie but no one publicly knew he was still in negotiations and hadn't been officially been cast yet. When his manager angrily rang him to ask what he was thinking he said, "I want to be in it."

[@briannetucker9837]

I absolutely loved him as Davy Jones. His voice and his mannerisms made the character so spectacular and so emotional!

[@katarinakrnjevic8183]

From the 2003 until now Bill has been in so many successful movies more than many younger actors.

[@mrjohnklake]

His role on Doctor Who in the episode Vincent and the Doctor was absolutely heartbreakingly beautiful and soul-wrenching.

[@alanhigh9709]

Love is off the cuff dry humor....deeply funny man without being physicals or crude. Very much a charmer - I think a conversation by the fire with him would be wonderful.

[@IrinaFay18]

I'm so happy he did Emma. He portrayed Mr Woodhouse's fidgetiness as that of an elderly family man with an abundance of heart.

[@lorisewsstuff1607]

I love the scene where they are saying goodbye to Isabella and her family and Mr Woodhouse says I wish she wouldn't go. In the brief shot of his face you can tell he's terrified Isabella is going to get sick and he's never going to see her again. It's a really under-rated performance. He was awesome.

[@keelahrose]

The fact that an actor of Bill’s stature tried to emulate Adam Sandler in a film is almost literally mind blowing. I had to check my skull to make sure I still had cells left.

[@defycgn]

Really no word about the most wonderful emotional episode of new Doctor Who he starred in? Millions of people cried..

[@NerdLifeChoice]

Loved him in Underworld. One of his best and most illuminating performances - he literally breathed life into Victor.

[@sw-gs]

Underrated series.

[@zaynes5094]

@@sw-gsAgreed with the first 2, last two messed me up a bit, but Kate was still beautiful in them.

[@davecrupel2817]

Victor and Davy Jones are my two all-time favorite roles by the man.

[@pleasehelp2446]

Bill Nighy is an amazing actor, his portrayal of Davy Jones was incredibly human and emotional for being an immortal monster of the sea

[@Shiyounin]

This was one of the funniest intervies I've ever seen. I had no idea he was so hilarious.

[@EmpireFanatic]

The greatest performance he ever did was as Sam Gamgee in the 1981 BBC Radio Play adaptation of the Lord of the Rings ;). Its half forgotten 13 hour epic gem. He sounds very different in it :P

[@richmoves]

Bill Nighy is the personification of charismatic, hip, cool and funny… and talent! I love to hear him speak.

[@joebenzz]

I'd love to hear him narrate a book about adventure or something

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

Davy Jones is one of the best villains to ever grace a screen! And I feel like Viktor is up there too! Only thing I hate about Underworld was how they always killed off the good villains too early - Luckily they made the prequel movie to make up for that mistake 🙏

[@vipasha3414]

one of the more underrated works he's done a great job in is "Pride". played the role with such intensity and heart, absolute legend

[@bethamous]

The dry sarcastic humor is just top tier through out the entire video 🤣 it’s what I imagine Matt smith being like when he gets older and I love it.

[@a.m.3574]

Didn’t talk about his role of Rufus Scrimgeour in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. Nor about the character Douglas Ainslie in the The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movies. Loved his performances in these movies as well. He is one of the few actors I enjoy watching in anything and everything. Would love to meet him one day.

[@Zerath0]

Why should he talk about his role in Harry Potter when he only appeared for like 5 minutes?

[@colejolley]

@@Zerath0 Because he was memorable? In an 8-picture-long sea of British accents, he stands out.

[@peedfarded]

@@colejolley certainly not one of his most iconic roles.

[@Zerath0]

@@colejolley I would disagree with that statement. Memorable he was not.

[@a.j.1819]

@@Zerath0 I thought he was. His scene just popped into my head immediately reading this comment.

[@JavertRA]

In British films, Bill Nighy often plays this character "Bill Nighy", a middle aged cynic with a secret heart of gold and dry wit. But he does it so well you can't help loving him doing it and when he's allowed to play different characters he's very versatile, just listen to him voicing Sam Gamgee (back when he was credited as "William Nighy.") If you go by interviews etc though this acting persona isn't like him at all though, he seems very quiet and unassuming, and really isn't too interested in talking about his films.

[@monmothma3358]

Yes I was surprised to see his humor being all verbal. None of that lively body language, no smile, no snort... Quite a stiff upper lip. I don't mean that as criticism, it's just different.

[@Stitchwitchstitch]

Every time I see Bill Nighy’s name in a cast, I immediately decide the film or show is worth a watch.

[@seraphale]

Oh my gaaahd, I caught the snort too! It was from one of my friends in the 90's. I love Bill so much!! Every performance is a rare treat.

[@MonserratFoster]

Bill Nighy is one of those few actors that I find so fascinating that it makes me watch all of their filmography. Following his career since 2003

[@ericthompson3982]

I adore this dude. He's so dry and funny. I don't know if he's doing it on purpose, but he's literally flipping the bird for the whole interview.

[@TylerHNelsonBrowncoat]

He has Dupuytren's contracture, which affects the 4th and 5th fingers on both hands.

[@ericthompson3982]

@@TylerHNelsonBrowncoat Thank you for that! It explains a great deal, but detracts from my enjoyment in no way.

[@TylerHNelsonBrowncoat]

@@ericthompson3982 Of course not. It's just rather interesting.

[@ericthompson3982]

@@TylerHNelsonBrowncoat I have never been unimpressed by him.

[@TylerHNelsonBrowncoat]

@@ericthompson3982 Nor have I. I particularly enjoyed him in Wild Target. Shame that one didn't make the list here.

[@bridgetsclama]

Love Actually is one of my favorite movies and Bill absolutely stole the show! Billy Mack was hilarious!

[@felicitybywater8012]

Bill Nighy, you are one of my favourite voices & actors & you always have been.

[@MelissaHash]

Yet another British & American national treasure in the dear Bill Nighy! Love Actually & the museum curator in the Van Gogh episode of Doctor Who are my favorite Nighy projects!

[@iainronald4217]

My favourite Bill Nighy performance was in the 2014 movie Pride where he plays a very closeted, retired miner protesting pit closures. Bill Nighy has this ability where he can emote entirely through random details like a cheek twitch, or slight eyebrow raise. Through those methods, he can deliver as much emotion as a Shakespearean sonnet. Also, Arthur Christmas is fantastic because they let Bill Nighy go batshit insane.

[@alisigdeniz9286]

I can’t count how many times I’ve watched pirates just for Bill.

[@ShirleyDalgety]

How could they have missed Still Crazy. Bill Nighy was brilliant in that.

[@LordHoth_09]

I loved him as Davy Jones. Absolutely perfect casting.

[@matthewchurchyard8552]

It was about time Bill Nighy did one of these videos - a truly underrated character actor and total legend - love him in Pride, Cornetto Trilogy, Rango and many more. ( one of my faves )

[@ovepayne]

I totally agree, Bill is a brilliant actor and I really like every film he is involved in.

[@johnricercato740]

He’s not underrated in the UK. He is highly respected and his stage work is excellent, as New Yorkers would also attest as he has been on Broadway a lot.

[@fiona-lyons]

I love his reading of the Charles Paris books. Understated and utterly brilliant.

[@spankywzl]

I was hooked on Mr. Nighy's work ever since seeing him in the criminally underrated Still Crazy. It is one of the best Rock n Roll comedies ever.

[@jeremyroberts4760]

In the dictionary under “lovingly self-deprecating dry British wit” it says, “see Bill Nighy. Absolutely wonderful.

[@reinadegrillos]

He is one of my favorite actors, I 've watched almost everyone of his films. He is the best "not acting" actor. He is always there as he is. Bill, I love your work.

[@marycanary86]

"baggy computer pajamas with fuzzy white dots all over" he really makes acting sound glamourous XD

[@XSAGA87]

One of my favorite actors of all time I'm in my mid thirties but have seen all of his movies an he always gives it his all regardless of material. Incredible actor

[@Suspended4thYT]

For me - one of his greatest characters was 'Ray Simms' in 'Still Crazy'. His performance left me in tears of laughter. Brilliant movie, and his performance was just magical.

[@BrianRPaterson]

Absolutely. A precursor to Billy Mack, but a brilliant performance. Let's hear it for Ray's rendition of "All over the world!" And for letting Les do "The Flame Still Burns."

[@raewetherill6725]

He was born to play a washed up 70s rocker!

[@brokenhappy25]

Love, love, LOVE that film. So disappointed it wasn’t featured here. Along with the boat that rocked. “Happy birthday by the way.” “I’m not fifty.” 🙂

[@itsafunnyoldworld]

One of my all time favourite movies!

[@MrBricameron]

Plus he looked great in heavy eyeliner!

[@PhuzBee]

This man is too iconic and too precious to be this insecure. I want to give him a big hug. 🥺

[@rade-blunner7824]

He's not being insecure in the slightest, that's classic British self-deprecation.

[@xhogun8578]

Why do you think he is insecure? I don't see that at all.

[@randyjax09]

Funny, I used the same word to describe his performances in Underworld & Pirates of the Caribbean. Truly iconic.

[@jens2049]

How is he insecure

[@randyjax09]

@@jens2049 I got that impression too because he said that he refuses to watch anything he’s featured in.

[@crin28]

I love every performance I’ve seen from him. Great actor.

[@abrahamcr5903]

BILL NIGHY personality is wonderful, the way to talk, to express his ideas, the charisma, men at finest and classy form

[@zaram1492]

He’s so charming and has a brilliant sense of humour! Love him

[@qs987]

funniest of gq,its so dry

[@elichilton7031]

I have always enjoyed watching him in the movies. One of my favourite roles of his is in The Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy, as Slartibartfast.

[@Rood67]

I haven’t seen all of these, but I now have a new found respect for the man.

[@MrSidney9]

He is so effortless stylish, and charismatic in movies and in real life as can be shown here. He inspired so much awe as a vampire in Underworld

[@shaknbak10]

That level of candor is an absolute gift! 😂🤣

[@dapencilshinobi]

I love this guy. Such a creative, and versatile actor.

[@GryphonIndustrial]

He was great in Pirate Radio and magnificent in Underworld. I've never seen a Bill Nighy movie that I didn't like.

[@eternyti]

Aside from his obvious fantastic work as Davy Jones and Viktor, while it isn't live action 'acting', his voice work for Rattlesnake Jake in "Rango" was super good too! Bill playing against Johnny Depp is always a result for amazement.

[@armybrat3961]

Bill Nighy is phenomenal as a actor, love his movies, and his skills as a actor doing the job he loves. Gonna cry when he goes like a baby

[@alexandrialeonora6542]

He was also great in Stormbreaker, a really underrated movie! I was at the premiere for that and got to meet Bill there, and I just remember that because of his condition with his hands, he couldn’t shake hands so he just did double, sideways peace signs in front of his face. Looked so cool! 😊

[@alexlazzerly3677]

I legitimately think Davy Jones is top 10 greatest movie villains of all time. Incredible performance and cgi

[@laurastanton5301]

I’ve seen him and liked him in lots of things, but I loved his cameo in Doctor Who where he talks about Van Gough

[@dpnice7721]

So glad people remember the Van Gogh monologue as it was an incredibly impressive acting performance.