Bill Nighy wins Golden Globe for Gideon’s Daughter

Yeah, yeah, yeah – Bill Nighy and his Golden Globe

Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television. That’s the official name of the Golden Globe Bill Nighy received for his outstanding performance as Gideon Warner in Stephen Poliakoff’s Gideon’s Daughter at this years Golden Globes held in Hollywood yesterday.

This is Bill Nighy’s first Golden Globe, and his second nomination after having been nominated for his role in The Girl In The Cafe last year.

Emily Blunt who played Gideon’s daughter in the same film won best supporting TV actress for her role.

And here is something that will put a smile upon your face : Bill’s interview after he received his Globe

“I have already apologized to Robert Duvall… I used to think that prizes were damaging and divisive… until I got one… and now they seem sort of meaningful and real.”

Huge congratulations to Bill Nighy. How proud we are.

Extra:
A brilliant picture of Bill Nighy and Dame Hellen Mirren, and their globes at the BBC.

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