British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for 'The Full Monty' and 'Michael Clayton', dies at 75

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

Updated 11:41 AM CST, December 30, 2023

LONDON (AP) — Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty,” “Michael Clayton” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has 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.

Wilkinson was nominated for a best actor Academy Award for his work in 2001’s family drama “In The Bedroom” in 2001 and in the best supporting actor category for his role in “Michael Clayton,” a 2007 film that starred 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,” about a group of unemployed steel workers who formed an unlikely male stripping act.




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[appalachiablue]

1. Excellent actor, I enjoyed his work. Thanks for posting.

[2naSalit]

2. ...

[NewHendoLib]

3. Madness of King George. Eternal Sunshine. So many others - loved his work - sad day.

[yorkster]

16. Are you thinking of Nigel Hawthorne or Geoffrey Palmer

in Madness of King George?

Wilkerson was wonderful in anything he did. Sad news.

[NewHendoLib]

17. Ah, yes! Nigel in king George. But Wilk was in Eternal Sunshine - loved that movie.

[NewHendoLib]

18. Ah, yes! Nigel in king George. But Wilk was in Eternal Sunshine - loved that movie.

[ancianita]

4. An actor who leaves the world a fine film legacy.

[Wild blueberry]

5. ........

[mnhtnbb]

6. Shocking loss. Only 75

Wonderful actor.
It makes one feel very vulnerable to sudden death.

[Sneederbunk]

7. Well remembered as Ben Franklin in John Adams series.

[JenniferJuniper]

11. Fantastic series, he was great as Franklin.

[yorkster]

20. So glad you mentioned Franklin role.

[yorkster]

19. Oh, yes. I had forgotten how delightful he was

as Franklin.

[Talitha]

8. Damn.....

[chowder66]

9. Today sucks. So many great performances from him. He will be missed.

[MLAA]

10. One of my favorites.

[sueh]

12. I enjoyed his acting immensely. He will be missed.

RIP

[Upthevibe]

13. I loved this actor

He was fantastic in Michael Clayton! IMHO, he should've won an Oscar for that role. Michael Clayton is one of my most favorite movies of all time.

R.I.P.

[Dem2theMax]

14. He was a class act.

I don't think I ever saw a bad performance by him. Absolutely loved his work. He will definitely be missed.

[Kennah]

15. The Debt

He and Helen Mirren were superb.

[Skittles]

21. great actor

scene stealer -

[MuseRider]

22. I loved watching him.

This makes me really sad, a couple days ago I wondered what he had up to. RIP and thank you.

[FailureToCommunicate]

23. Oh no. So sad to learn this news. He stole every scene he was in. As General Cornwallis in...

"The Patriot" for instance, among so many great and small roles.

R.I.P. Tom Wilkinson

[nuxvomica]

24. I first saw him in "In The Bedroom"

He gave a remarkable performance in that movie. Whatever his role, he always seemed to be the one "in charge" in whatever scene he was in. He's one of those actors that if you heard he was in a film, you know it's probably worth watching.

Rest in peace, Tom.