James Nesbitt

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James Nesbitt Biography

James Nesbitt, besides being one of the top actors in the UK is an accomplished after dinner speaker and a delightful and funny awards host.

The rise of the actor

Born and raised in Northern Ireland, James Nesbitt followed the advice of his school teacher and attended drama school in London. Starting his career on stage, Nesbitt has appeared in numerous plays including Paddywack, Translations, As You Like It, Philadelphia Here I Come, and Can't Pay, Won't Pay and most recently Shoot The Crow in the West End..

Television and Award Winner

His first major TV roles included Ballykissangel and Playing The Field but it was playing Adam in Cold Feet that brought him to the attention of a wider audience. Based around the lives of three thirty-something couples, this critically-acclaimed drama won James a British Comedy Award in 2000 and a UK National Television Award in 2003.

His range of TV roles since then has included the title role of Tommy Murphy in Murphy’s Law. This was specially written for James by writer Colin Bateman. The first season aired in 2001 and the fifth series aired in 2007.

In 2002, he played the leading role, Ivan Cooper, in Bloody Sunday which won him a BAFTA nomination and Best Actor award at the British Independent Film Awards and the Stockholm Film Festival.

In 2003 BBC Drama produced a modern re-working of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales with James playing the main lead, Nick in The Miller’s Tale – airing on BBC AMERICA, Saturday, January 29 2005.

In early 2004 he played the lead in Passer By – a drama directed by David Morrisey (State of Play) and written by Tony Marchant (Canterbury Tales, Crime & Punishment)

In 2007 he starred in the critically acclaimed BBC series Jekyll which gained him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture made for Television, and a Rose D’Or nomination for Best Actor.

Film Star

James worked on his first film, Hear My Song in the early 1990s. He then worked extensively with director Michael Winterbottom on the films Jude (1996) and Welcome To Sarajevo (1997). He gained wider recognition in the film Waking Ned Devine (1998), playing the lovable pig farmer, Pig Finn. He starred in Danny Boyle’s movie Millions, and appeared in Woody Allen’s Match Point.

In 2008 he played Pontius Pilate in BBC 1’s The Passion and starred in Midnight Man for ITV1.

Corporate Hosting and Speaking

James has hosted the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) for the past three years. He has hosted the Irish Film and Televison Awards twice, the Go Awards in Belfast in 2007 & 2008 and the Travel Trade Gazette Awards, the T3 Awards and Music Week Awards in 2008.

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Outside of appearing and speaking at live corporate and private events James Nesbitt has a number of retail products available that can be purchased through Speakers Corner. For upcoming new book and product launches related to James Nesbitt then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk

James Nesbitt Books

Divorcing Jack
Price: £10.99

James Nesbitt DVDs

Jekyll : Complete BBC Series 1 [2007] [DVD]
Price: £29.99
Five Minutes Of Heaven [DVD] [2009]
Price: £15.99
The Deep [DVD]
Price: £12.99

Other James Nesbitt Products

James Nesbitt Photograph - 25cm x 20cm
Price: £3.49
Framed - James Nesbitt Photograph - 25cm x 20cm
Price: £5.99

James Nesbitt Reviews

James Nesbitt has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for James Nesbitt for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book James Nesbitt for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk

"Rarely do we work with celebrities who put so much effort, thought and care into hosting our awards- his opening 5 minutes were witty, industry relevant and at times self deprecating and the whole show ran seamlessly and at a great pace."
Travel Tourism Gazette

"James was a fabulous surprise. He held his audience, and tailored his speech to include aspects of our company business, The standing ovation he received at the end of his speech said it all. Nothing was too much trouble for James later in the evening. James was very patient, warm and photogenic, allowing plenty of time for autographs, pictures and amusing conversation, he especially endeared himself to the ladies with his Irish accent and charm!"
Allan Chapman & James Ltd

Q & A with James Nesbitt

Speakers Corner interviewed James Nesbitt to give you a bit more insight as to the type of performance and delivery you would expect from James Nesbitt However for more information on James Nesbitt or details as to how to book James Nesbitt for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk

Speakers Corner: How did the corporate speaking all start

James Nesbitt: Having presented lots of awards at BIFA and BAFTA the BIFA’s asked me to host 6 years ago, and someone from the corporate world saw that, and my agent then started putting me forward.

Speakers Corner: Can you remember your first speaking engagement

James Nesbitt: A Music Magazine Awards

Speakers Corner: Which event has been your favourite and why

James Nesbitt: GQ Awards because its glitzy, glam, fun, uncensored and raucous

Speakers Corner: If you could speak at any event, past or future, what would it be

James Nesbitt: Host the BAFTAs (or win a BAFTA!)

Speakers Corner: Who would you most like to share a platform with

James Nesbitt: host awards with Billy Crystal

Speakers Corner: On average, how many times a year do you speak at corporate events

James Nesbitt: 5 ish

Speakers Corner: Do you use powerpoint

James Nesbitt: Sometimes - No

Speakers Corner: Are you as happy speaking to 50 as to 1,000 people?

James Nesbitt: Yes if the fee is the same!

Speakers Corner: How do you like to be introduced

James Nesbitt: All the way from Ireland; Jimmy Nesbitt

Speakers Corner: Do you always like to do a briefing call before the event

James Nesbitt: Yes

Speakers Corner: What are the most asked for topics

James Nesbitt: Funny anecdotes, unless event specific

Speakers Corner: Is your speech at all interactive with audience participation

James Nesbitt: No but it could be

Speakers Corner: Do you have any funny/embarrassing speaking anecdotes you care to share

James Nesbitt: Will have a think about that

Speakers Corner: Your favourite film

James Nesbitt: The Godfather Part II

Speakers Corner: Favourite book

James Nesbitt: Catcher in the Rye

Speakers Corner: Favourite holiday destination

James Nesbitt: Ireland

Speakers Corner: What’s your tipple

James Nesbitt: wine, beer, champagne- Wine

Speakers Corner: Country or townie

James Nesbitt: Country

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