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I'm always happy when actors get rich, because the odds on it are so long!

Bill Nighy

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Bill Nighy
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: December 12
Actor
Dub Actor
Film Actor
Stage Actor
Television Actor
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Caterham
Surrey
William Francis Bill Nighy
William Francis Nighy
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