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Bill Nighy

Born Dec 12, 1949 (age 76)Caterham, Surrey, England, UK
Peak Buzz Score
Apr 9 – May 8, 2023
8.3Good
#3,932 all-time peopleTop 7%
Current Buzz Score
On June 29, 2026
2.3Quiet
#2,254 among peopleTop 4%

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Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy is an English actor, born on December 12, 1949. He began his career at the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool and made his London debut with the Royal National Theatre in 1977. Nighy gained acclaim for his performances in various plays, including David Hare's Pravda, Harold Pinter's Betrayal, Tom Stoppard's Arcadia, and Anton Chekov's The Seagull. He received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for his role in Blue/Orange. In film, Nighy appeared in comedies like Still Crazy and Blow Dry before achieving breakthrough success in Love Actually, which earned him a BAFTA Award. He is also known for his roles as Davy Jones in the Pirates of the Caribbean series and Viktor in the Underworld series.

Rank#2,254
Buzz Score2.3
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Known ForActing
Birthday1949
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Daily update · June 29, 2026

Bill Nighy ranks #2,254 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 2.3. Bill Nighy peaked at #3,932 of all time (Apr 9 - May 8, 2023). Bill Nighy ranks #1,545 over the past 365 days.

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Bill Nighy

Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on June 29, 2026

Overall popularity
#2,254
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
8.3
#3,932Overall rank
Apr 9 - May 8, 2023
1-Year Buzz Score
3.3
#1,545Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Bill Nighy Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Bill Nighy Top Movies
Bill Nighy's movies ranked by Buzz Score
1
Shelter
Shelter
Manafort · 2026
4.8
2
The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot
Longneck (voice) · 2024
2.5
3
Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz
Met Chief Inspector · 2007
2.4
4
About Time
About Time
Dad · 2013
2.0
5
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Davy Jones · 2006
1.6
6
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Howard Clifford · 2019
1.5
7
Love Actually
Love Actually
Billy Mack · 2003
1.5
8
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Davy Jones · 2007
1.4
9
Rango
Rango
Rattlesnake Jake (voice) · 2011
1.2
10
Emma.
Emma.
Mr. Woodhouse · 2020
1.1
11
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Rufus Scrimgeour · 2010
1.1
12
Shaun of the Dead
Shaun of the Dead
Phillip · 2004
1.1
13
The World's End
The World's End
The Network (voice) · 2013
0.9
14
Valkyrie
Valkyrie
Friedrich Olbricht · 2008
0.9
15
Flushed Away
Flushed Away
Whitey (voice) · 2006
0.9
16
Underworld: Evolution
Underworld: Evolution
Viktor · 2006
0.7
17
Underworld
Underworld
Viktor · 2003
0.6
18
Wrath of the Titans
Wrath of the Titans
Hephaestus · 2012
0.6
19
The First Omen
The First Omen
Cardinal Lawrence · 2024
0.6
20
Jack the Giant Slayer
Jack the Giant Slayer
General Fallon · 2013
0.5
21
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Slartibartfast · 2005
0.5
22
Total Recall
Total Recall
Matthias · 2012
0.5
23
Role Play
Role Play
Bob · 2023
0.4
24
The Constant Gardener
The Constant Gardener
Sir Bernard Pellegrin · 2005
0.4
25
Notes on a Scandal
Notes on a Scandal
Richard Hart · 2006
0.4
26
Arthur Christmas
Arthur Christmas
Grandsanta (voice) · 2011
0.4
27
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Viktor · 2009
0.4
28
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Douglas Ainslie · 2012
0.3
29
G-Force
G-Force
Leonard Saber · 2009
0.3
30
Astro Boy
Astro Boy
Dr. Elefun / Robotsky (voice) · 2009
0.3
31
Norm of the North
Norm of the North
Socrates (voice) · 2016
0.2
32
Wild Target
Wild Target
Victor Maynard · 2010
0.2
33
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Douglas Ainslie · 2015
0.2
34
Eye of the Needle
Eye of the Needle
Squadron Leader Blenkinsop · 1981
0.2
35
Curse of the Pink Panther
Curse of the Pink Panther
ENT Doctor · 1983
0.2
36
& Sons
& Sons
Andrew · 2025
0.1
37
I Capture the Castle
I Capture the Castle
James Mortmain · 2003
0.1
38
Being Human
Being Human
Julian · 1994
0.1
39
The Little Drummer Girl
The Little Drummer Girl
Al · 1984
0.1
40
FairyTale: A True Story
FairyTale: A True Story
Edward Gardner · 1997
0.1
41
Death Watch
Death Watch
Katherine's Co-worker (uncredited) · 1980
0.0
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