A Visual Journey through Tom Wilkinson's Career: From The Full Monty to Shakespeare in Love, Rush Hour and Beyond

Tom Wilkinson, a highly respected and versatile actor from the UK, has had a successful career spanning British films, Oscar-winning dramas, and Hollywood hits. He gained recognition for his role as fictional Labour MP Raymond Gould in the TV adaptation of Jeffrey Archer's bestselling novel First Among Equals in 1986. Wilkinson's breakthrough came in 1997 with the film The Full Monty, for which he won a Bafta award for his portrayal of Gerald. He played various villains throughout his career, including Thomas Griffin in the first Rush Hour film in 1998. Wilkinson's performances in films such as Shakespeare in Love and The Patriot also added to his acclaim. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in In the Bedroom and appeared in Girl with a Pearl Earring, which received three Oscar nominations. Wilkinson's notable roles also include Michael Clayton, RocknRolla, and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. In 2014, he portrayed President Lyndon B Johnson in Selma. Wilkinson met his wife Diana Hardcastle during the production of First Among Equals, and they have two daughters together.