Tom Wilkinson as Arthur Edens, in a scene from the movie "Michael Clayton." Wilkinson, born in England, attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and made his television debut in the mid-1970s and worked on several British television series. He appeared in only an occasional film until he became more prominent with "The Full Monty" in 1997.
Tom Wilkinson, left, and George Clooney are shown in a scene from "Michael Clayton." The film received seven Academy Award nominations including Wilkinson for best supporting actor. He was also nominated for a best actor Oscar in 2001 for his work in "In The Bedroom."
Actor Tom Wilkinson, right, and wife Diana Heartcastle arrive for the gala screening of "A Good Woman" during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004. Wilkinson ownes several exotic properties around the world, but lives in London with Hardcastle and his two children, Alice and Mollie.
Actors Tom Wilkinson, his wife Diana Heartcastle and Helen Hunt arrive for the gala screening of "A Good Woman" during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004.
British actor Tom Wilkinson, nominated for best actor in a mini-series or television movie for his work on Normal, arrives with singer Alison Krause for the 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, in Beverly Hills, Calif.