British actor Tom Wilkinson, a two-time Oscar nominee and best known for his role in “The Full Monty,” has died at the age of 75, his family announced.
In a statement about his death, his family said: “It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announces that he passed away suddenly at his home on December 30th.” His wife and family stood by him.
“The family asks that their privacy be respected at this time.”
Over the course of a career spanning almost 50 years, Mr Wilkinson, originally from Yorkshire, has received two Oscar nominations.
The first won Best Actor in 2001 for his performance in the drama “In the Bedroom.”
He was also nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 2007 legal thriller “Michael Clayton.”
Wilkinson also won a Golden Globe and an Emmy for best supporting actor for his portrayal of Benjamin Franklin in the 2008 HBO series “John Adams.”
Wilkinson was born in Wharfedale, Yorkshire in 1948 and moved to Canada with his family as a child, but returned five years later.