Bill Nighy Breaks Down His Career, from 'Harry Potter' to 'Pirates of the Caribbean' | Vanity Fair

[@failedartist3994]

How can he looks so sweet and yet so menacing at the same time? He's such an icon

[@chasehedges6775]

He’s equal parts awesome and terrifying

[@rafaelarcas942]

Well he is a actor so ....

[@imdasij]

Hes british lol

[@shona5512]

I feel like he could play a very convincing, unnerving serial killer

[@strangemachines_]

He is aggressively downplaying how good his performance was in pirates of the Caribbean… his character and voice was masterful and so much fun to watch.

[@crashbandi-cody6782]

He really is. Maybe it’s cause he’s too mature to be mesmerized by how cool/badass he really was playing that character. It was just another paycheck to him yet he earned every cent of it

[@Vako_oja]

FR! That preformance and character is just so perfect

[@chasehedges6775]

Bill Nighy is one of the best actors ever and his best performance as Davy Jones in Pirates Of The Caribbean is so iconic.

[@trinaq]

Agreed, I love that movie, and most of his performances.

[@juancarlosmartinez3621]

My favorite is underworld

[@Epicurus341]

He's great as Davy Jones, and the excellent CGI still holds up today. But in terms of acting, I personally feel his best roles are the more subtle ones like Pride and Living. That said, I love his GrandSanta in Arthur Christmas! 🎄

[@MrMattaiusify]

BOOTSTRAP BILL URA LIAR AN’ U WILL SPEND AN’ ETERNITY ON THIS SHIPAH

[@R0B5e55or001]

Davy Jones is the best POTC villain. Yup I said it!

[@trinaq]

I can't believe that Bill is 72, almost 73, he still looks fantastic for his age. My favourite movie of his has got to be "About Time", with him as the wise, sage mentor to his son. Such a heartwarming movie.

[@chasehedges6775]

One of the best and coolest actors of our era and generation

[@terewilliams1555]

AMAZINGGGGGG movie!!!

[@adjoshi2423]

It’s a really emotional and sublime movie

[@DuckyMcGoose]

First ever movie to make me cry. Watched for the time travel thing, stayed for the father-son connection.

[@debratoulson2677]

I don't know anyone else who's seen that movie! It was absolutely lovely.

[@Luke101]

Davy Jones is still the best looking CGI character ever put to screen in my opinion. He literally looks real.

[@muzzshah9730]

That's why they won the oscar for best visual effect

[@pizzaparker7424]

Pirates of The Caribbean is the best example of how to mix CGI with practical effects. Dead Man's Chest and At World's End haven't aged a day, the Kraken and Maelstrom scenes scare me for being so well done... The ships and cannons give me goosebumps every time they're on screen... And of course Davy Jones, truly the best CGI character ever created, mixing the great VFX artwork with Bill Nighy's brilliant performance.

[@RedBar3D]

That and Thanos

[@Luke101]

@@James-h9l amazing effects for the time but they definitely don’t look real

[@meatysheep]

@@pizzaparker7424 Lord of the Rings is the other amazing example for this. Both movies (Lotr and Potc) made around the same time and had such amazing CGI and practical effects. Neither of those movies has aged a day and the motion capture perfomances of Nighy and Serkis are just legendary. I mourn that movie makers have lost the ..willingness to do more practical effects again. I know its more time consuming but it also sells the scenes.

[@maddyam7113]

I met Bill Nighy on my 18th Birthday dinner with my friends and he was an absolute gentleman- signed one of my friends birthday cards with a message on the back and it’s now one of my prized possessions :) Just a 10/10 human being

[@colbyjackjohnson4111]

There really should be a category for MoCap performance for the Oscars, because his performance as Davey Jones is absolutely incredible. Bill is an incredible actor in everything he's been in though.

[@cosmiclatte2900]

Bill would be a shoo-in!! Him and Andy Serkis are such hardhitters in Mocap

[@bolshevi3187]

I believe they call it performance capture these days. I'm displeased when critics believe performance capture "isn't acting" (often a criticism when Andy Serkis performed as King Kong), cgi is essentially a form of make-up, the actors have to give it life.

[@johnreedy1417]

@@bolshevi3187 it’s actually called computer pajamas and a Bubble hat

[@elleryeggen9678]

Please explain, what is Mocap?

[@fast1nakus]

​@@elleryeggen9678MOtion CAPture.

[@HeartCoils]

Bill Nighy is a national treasure. He can play any kind of role. The Girl in the Cafe is a really moving film of his.

[@bleumarin1968]

thanks for mentioning this superb film and character that he plays in it. I think this movie is one of my favourite in the whole wide world if not my favourite

[@paulinegauthier1867]

Agreed! I love that movie and his acting in it. Great opposite the beautiful and talented Ms. McDonald too! I wish he'd talked about it here...

[@rlavelleSLP]

“It’s not rocket science, but it’s not nothing either” is my new favorite quote ❤💫

[@Stephie0125]

I'm re-watching this for the first time since it was posted, and that comment was so perfectly brilliant that I had to pause and watch it again 🫡

[@joshthaller4754]

This should have included his underworld film series role of the Vampire Elder Viktor, such a beast and one of his best roles

[@masseyjd]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6imhnhpf7-NrM0 British GQ

[@juancarlosmartinez3621]

By far my favorite, underworld is/was fantastic.

[@AgentSmith939]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6imhnhpf7-NrM0 in this video he talks about underworld and breaks down his roles kinda like this video

[@cotevallejos7230]

I was waiting for Underworld 😭 not fair!

[@cotevallejos7230]

@@AgentSmith939 There’s a special place for people like you in heaven 🤣🫶🏻

[@otterpoet]

His dry wit and perfect delivery are pure joy to watch. What a masterful storyteller and actor.

[@h0lly_blue]

I'm both glad and surprised Doctor Who got a mention here - he might not have been in the episode very long but he gave a great performance regardless

[@charlottapeterson]

Was about to write this comment myself - chuffed that it got a mention considering just how many people are still touched by that scene today!

[@Opocrious]

And Underworld did not make the cut. 😞

[@cowbert22]

@@Opocrious and neither did Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

[@emmetthowell899]

The whole scene is heart breaking but whenever he really gets into his speech I start bawling

[@louisrios5546]

The primary reason I clicked on this video was to see whether it included Doctor Who. He'll always be that curator to me.

[@mynona2491]

I love how the director gave the VFX team the recognition they deserve. Till this day I've never saw better CGI than Davy Jones.

[@jonasweber9408]

The best ones are unfortunately the ones we don’t see 😢

[@astrahl1]

I'm so pleased he voices so many audiobooks. He has a delightful voice.

[@MonserratFoster]

I didn't know this, guess who's going to buy audiobooks now 😂

[@elleryeggen9678]

@@MonserratFoster Bill Nighy as Charles Paris in radio plays based on books by Simon Brett is of my favorite bedtime listening. I think there is about 16 of them, many available on YT now.

[@dennisandfreyasd631]

My favorite is the BBC version of Lord of the Rings, in which Bill Nighy plays my favorite character, Sam Gamgee. Ian Holm played the part of Frodo. I taped this off the radio in the 80's, and have had to replace it at the bookstore. I love to listen to it while driving. An excellent version of Lord of the Rings!

[@astrahl1]

@@dennisandfreyasd631 Thank you for sharing that! Im going to look for that version.

[@dennisandfreyasd631]

@@astrahl1 Bill Nighy sings a couple of songs - Gil Galad was an Elven king is one!

[@suzannenichols6030]

He's a wonderful storyteller. "About Time" inspired me to want to see everything he's done. So talented. Loved this.

[@bradley163]

His roles in Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz may be small, but my God, they are so memorable.

[@ScientificallyStupid]

Philip is such a great character; Bill Nighy conveys the feeling of love and responsibility he has toward Shaun that was always there even if Shaun didn't realize it...

[@alexrobert2000]

“With respect sir you can’t just make people disappear” “Yesssssss I can I’m the chief inspector”

[@AdmiralJaneway74656]

Even if you've never seen a full episode of Dr. Who, you HAVE seen the Van Gogh scene. Im so glad they included the scene. Absolutely sublime😍

[@jeppefrolund1718]

I was in downtown one day, and Bill Nighy just strolled by with an umbrella in his hand. I was like "Was that just....?" It was. Got a picture with him, and he was every bit as cool and amazing in that short 10 second interaction as I had hoped he would be. Been a long time fan of amazing acting and his voice is just a thrill and a character all on of it's own. His finishing remarks on acting feels more educational than anything anybody else has said before. Very eloquent.

[@henryesj6242]

Davy Jones is easily one of the greatest villains in movie history.

[@sooperalex15]

I bloody love Bill Nighy, the finest actor in any scene but its played so subtly that you only appreciate it after the fact. So likeable.

[@TorQueMoD]

Oh man, his closing staments are simply beautiful! Can't get enough of Bill Nighy in my movies :)

[@TheOneSoulMate_]

What an actor. He has played so many different types of characters.He nails them all. Menacing, serious, funny, heartfelt. His range is wide. Some of my favorites movies he has done are Underworld, Pirates of the and About Time.

[@vsznry]

His Davey Jones was incredible, the way he exaggerated his expressions really shone through.

[@filmania]

Bill is just an English film treasure and one of the most humble actors in the business. His roles are always pivotal yet secondary to the lead. But when you look back you realise that without his performance or support to the lead the film would loose its heart. He is both funny and so dark, no wonder he got on so well with Johnny Depp! Thank you Bill for your awesomeness!!!

[@delix787]

Wished people gave Pirates 2 and 3 the respect that deserve!! 😭🖤

[@singlenator9138]

man, i could watch him talk all day. It helps that the things he says are actually very insightful, but even if they weren't, the way he speaks is very soothing and really draws you in

[@raphaelfp]

A true everyman of the industry, he can make any kind of movie more interesting by just being in them. Great comedy timing and also sweet and creepy when he needs to be. Deserves so much more recognition than he's ever got. I'm a fan since Still Crazy!

[@pammorris4358]

Loved this interview! One of my favorite actors. I have watched About Time 4-5 times, even own the DVD. I saw it in the movie theater and when I got into my car I sobbed for at least 15 minutes solid. So moving! Bill Nighy's acting has never let me down. I wish him many more years of it if that's what he wants.

[@katarinajanoskova]

Ah, so glad you invited him! Pride is among my very favourite films. What an underrated gem. Everyone in it is just wonderful and the story is of course too! Beautiful and heart-breaking and uplifting, all at the same time. Also, if you wander around London long enough, you will run into Bill cos he does as he says, walks where he needs to.

[@paigebestle1]

Bummed they didn't talk about Pirate Radio, one of my favorite films of his. Phenomnal actor.

[@notthatguy1447]

Bill is one of my favorite/favourite actors. If I am unsure about viewing a film and then I see that Bill Nighy is in the cast I no longer question it, I watch it.

[@Doubt1337]

What a shame to not include Underworld. That was my first exposure to Bill Nighy. I would have liked to hear his thoughts on it

[@masseyjd]

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[@MonserratFoster]

Same.

[@opticalnitemare]

I'm glad someone else mentioned the lack of Underworld. He played a fairly large role in Viktor and it's not like it wasn't a well known IP.

[@yourmom4976]

he talks about it in his GQ character breakdown: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6imhnhpf7-NrM0

[@zuzannabrzeszczak1578]

I just love how down to earth and ,,simple" he is. He doesn't look like a complicated person to be around, but at the same time knows how to operate on a deeper level, and knows how human mind actually works. Just brilliant.

[@maddyvogel4525]

I didn’t realize how many movies of his I’ve seen! What a great actor

[@bearsinlove1]

I love Bill! I could listen to him all day, everyday and twice Sunday. His mannerisms, voice and talent all rap up into this very lovely person. I love the characters he plays and catch myself smiling. I hope to one day meet this brilliant actor. His quirky gestures and those moments he snorts, I'd buckle over laughing and possibly pee my pants! You're awesome Bill!

[@fengzhenlee1561]

I wish this video was longer. Love Bill Nighy, he's full of charisma.

[@berkc06]

One of my favorite actors. He is fantastic!

[@IamTonySy]

First thing I Googled after watching this is “what’s going on with Bill Nighy’s fingers?”. He has something called Dupuytren's contracture

[@chrism82793]

I'm so glad that young people saw about time, it is a beautiful film about the important things in one's life.

[@mtino7509]

I agree. It is one of my favorite movies. The scene at the end of the movie when he goes back in time with his son never fails to make me cry.

[@jwoodfill14]

Beautiful movie.

[@jamesalanstephensmith7930]

Probably the best, most sincere acting reflections ever.

[@douglasdare175]

I adore this man. This turned in to a free masterclass.

[@alanakaren]

I am now obsessed with how he holds his hands and gestures.

[@invaderhaywire]

Its a genetic condition called Dupuytren's Contracture. Makes his pinky and ring fingers stuck in a closed position. I never noticed it before until I rewatched About Time and was wondering why it seemed like he was giving everyone the finger.🤣

[@jerk1921]

EXACTLY, Now I realize that his claw hand thing is in all his movies, its just part of him.

[@EllaPress]

Now I want to rewatch About Time. Such a beautiful film.

[@persoballauron5457]

Such an inspirational being and a great actor. Always loved his speech, tone, his poise. Bill Nighy is one of the greats.

[@LunaTrimming]

Other than these roles in this video (particularly About TIme I love), I would suggest to anyone to watch him in The Boat That Rocked (also known as Pirate Radio) because he plays a brilliant character in that as well. Bill is such an entertaining watch always.

[@rosielinsey7849]

My fave film!!!

[@MojoTheClown]

This guy is great in absolutely everything. One of the best (and most welcome) supporting actors in history.

[@LR11306]

His performance in Living was subtle and wonderful. Beautiful movie. He was humble and made self-deprecating jokes at the premiere's Q&A. Really appreciated hearing him speak.

[@az7500]

Nighy is among the finest actors of his generation - and his intelligence and depth come across in every performance. About time is one of my favorite films

[@stevenponte6655]

I had the pleasure of meeting Bill Nighy in around 2007. I knew he was an actor but hadn't seen Love Actually or Pirates, and we just had a normal conversation. He was such a nice, genuine and down to earth guy. It was only afterwards when my girlfriend informed me and we sat down and watched those films I realised that he was a superstar!

[@Jabersson]

I love Bill's chill attitude and love for humor. Such a great actor!

[@ninaricceri9564]

Love Actually is one of my favorite movies of all time

[@Happytobehere877]

Bill Nighy is my favourite actor. This acting timeline doesn't disappoint. Charismatic, interesting and humble. I hope he continues acting for many years to come.

[@Irishgirl7]

Loved him in Love Actually & he was amazing and he was amazing in Pirates! He’s a regular Joe soap actor.

[@TheRenaissanceGuys]

About Time has to be my favourite movie of all time. It's fantastic!

[@vigsharpson7629]

One of the most underrated actors today. He's great in everything he does.

[@mysurrealsynapse]

OMG I was just rewatching Dead Mans Chest yesterday and I kept wondering who's this brilliant actor behind Davy, pitch perfect accent, and styel ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ love love love...

[@CookieMargoulis]

A true gent. His standout role for me was as Quentin in the Boat that Rocked.

[@stephenwaddell7776]

I loved him in State of Play (the original UK TV series). One of the greatest casts ever assembled for a TV programme - Nighy, David Morrissey, James McAvoy, Kelly McDonald, John Simm, Marc Warren, and that's just off the top of my head! Amazing, and he still managed to stand out.

[@Hi_I_am_Ed]

Every movie with him in it he always steals the scene for me. I am not even sure why, he is just mesmerizing to watch.

[@elizabethcrossley6853]

Pure talent

[@BlueBlood859]

He might be the most naturally charismatic man I’ve ever listened to.

[@Naad99-o5f]

Don't know why but he gives me Steven Wilson vibes

[@Jack44297]

I met Bill in london once and what a lovely sweet man. Down to earth, friendly and Kind.

[@Es_Tay]

He is just simply, bloody brilliant.

[@Peac0ck01]

I love Bill's three comments at the end. They are good takeaways for dealing with random bad thoughts, with self-doubt, and letting go of all that, anyway. Anyway, he first caught my eye in the '90s starring against Caroline Quentin in "Kiss Me Kate" - loved that series and he injected life into the plots.

[@IntriguedLioness]

*_Action!.. Really?!?_* Simply love Bill Nighy, drama or comedy roles, he is perfection!

[@ovepayne]

Bill is a brilliant actor and one of my personal favorites and may he make many more roles for us to enjoy!

[@IOAFan]

I have watched many of these Vanity Fair career timeline videos. I always enjoy them. This one is, by far, the best ever.

[@coffeegirl6854]

Thank you for this great interview with this wonderful actor.

[@Spikkle]

Just love hearing him talk about all this. Could listen to him all day.

[@Vako_oja]

Only reason i rewatch Pirates of the caribbean again and again is Davy Jones he is just WOW! Perfection

[@wakeupuk3860]

I can't think of any actor today, I would spend the last 23:27 minutes watching and listening to and would have done for longer. The most unpretentious, modest, intelligent and just all round guy who also in opinion now 71 having watched many plays, films and once having a girlfriend who was an actress is ALSO a far better than most of the very pretentious, dumb and incredibly egoistical actors we unfortunately get to watch these days.

[@gabrieldiaz9095]

Pirates franchise has some of the best CGI especially his character

[@monadoboy9639]

I've loved this guy in everything he's been in I really hope he is in many many more things that doctor who episode always always gets me and makes me cry just brilliant

[@BrianIman72]

I wished they would have talked about his role as VICTOR in the Underworld movie. That’s where I was introduced to him. He was excellent in that role.

[@jamesbsl316]

plus that was a big role and he was amazingggg

[@ingra888]

That was what I was thinking! That’s where many people are introduced to him! He was in Three of the Underworld movies!

[@gonzogamer]

Im glad they included Pride, his character's scene with the sandwiches always makes me cry

[@Alvinemoon]

My favorite movies with Bill: Still Crazy, Wild Target , About Time ❤️

[@_bebeboudeur_]

I know him mostly for The boat that rocked (or Good morning England, for french people like me) so it was weird to not see this movie somewhere. Loved to hear everything he had to say about his career though !

[@TheMetallicaMonster]

I really loved his portrayal of Scrimgeour in HP vs the book. Scared but really trying his best, and not focused on politics but really just trying to hold everything together as best as he can.

[@realong2506]

Bill Nighy is one of my favorite actors. My favorite movie of his is the 1998 movie Still Crazy. If you haven't seem it check it out, He plays one of a group of washed up 70's rock band who are trying to make a comeback and touring in crappy venues all over Europe. It stars also stars Stephen Rhea, Billy Connolly and Timothy Sphal.

[@rutherhood5961]

with how apprihensive he was he created my favourite and one of the most iconic characters in Davey Jones

[@ambientrelaxingandhealingm7552]

Before finding this (AWESOME) video I was thinking to myself (while doing my dishes or some such thing) you know, Bill Nighy is a national… No INTERNATIONAL treasure! Had just seen him in a movie that unfortunately is not showcased here (Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy) of which he was a very memorable part. I discovered him in the first place through About Time (one of my favorite time travel movies ever :-)

[@fa-demianbecerra]

it would be nice watching him talked about his role in The Boat that Rocked :D

[@sj6546]

I love this man. I watch everything he is in. He makes any movie better.

[@cjscrubs]

He just oozes class.

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

Bill Nighy needs more than a 25 min vid about his epic career!

[@alisterbennett]

Now THAT is a decent career (so far) review. Heck, I did not expect this to include Dr Who (Vincent!). Brilliant.

[@TheCarlScharnberg]

I love him so much. Very nuanced actor as well. I was stunned by how he wasn't like his Love Actually character at all.

[@johannesofie777]

Love him voicing "Most Scenic Railway Journeys" and, more recently, "Most Scenic River Journeys". (And of course that he has made Norway and is quite proud of that

[@chickadddee]

Nothing but love for this intriguing and genuine soul. Love all his films, his take on things, his humour and his style. 🌹

[@elliottfalt]

I don’t know why but I find him so incredibly funny. He’s also very philosophical in the way he speaks

[@rodericmege4549]

Bill Nighy is a great guy : Simple and deep thoughts, he owns his stuff, very human and an incredible performer. Thanks for this video !

[@thegazetteyt]

19:38 was great! I love his explanation of how he has no interest in historical period pieces.

[@MisterTingles]

this may be one of my favorite interviews I've seen to date...

[@bucky6700]

His character is my favorite in pirates. His voice totally made that character awesome

[@KyloRen4238]

Bill Nighy Movies 1. Howard Clifford - Pokemon Detective Pikachu 2019 2. Viktor - Underworld Rise of the Lycans, 1, 2 Evolution 2003 - 2006 - 2009 3. Whitey - Flushed Away 2006 4. Philip - Shaun of the Dead 2004

[@nungiceman]

Brilliant actor! Love his performance in many movies. Especially Love Actually and Pirates of The Caribbean. Those performances will be remembered forever. Absolute legend!

[@isabel.bolivia]

I loved him as Davy Jones, when he is shown shaken down when he sees Calypso... I shook

[@gfettig393]

Hard to love Bill Night more but this interview does it

[@bunnywuzhere881]

I love this man so much

[@chasehedges6775]

He’s an amazing actor and just seems like a cool dude to hang with.

[@FrauM.]

I'd love to see him talking about his iconic movies like the boat that rocked and strange fruit.

[@richardbeaton7324]

I was in About Time with him , Lovely bloke!