English actor, Tom Wilkinson is known for his ground-breaking work in films and television. The BAFTA Award-winning actor overcame several economic hardships to build a career that inspires many. Born in West Yorkshire, he hails from a family of farmers. He graduated with a degree in English and American Literature from the University of Kent at Canterbury. His love for acting began when he joined the University’s Drama Society which pushed him to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. In 1976, he started his acting career with several British TV series. He rose to popularity with the mini-series ‘First Among Equals’. It was the comedy-drama series, ‘The Full Monty’ that earned him the BAFTA Award. He has starred in several films like ‘The Rush Hour’, ‘Shakespeare in Love’ and ‘Oscar and Lucinda’. He has been nominated for several Academy Awards for his acting prowess along with an Emmy for the mini-series, John Adams.

In the past, Tom Wilkinson has worked with celebrity makeup artists which include: Charlotte Hayward.