★ 5.4 
Writing
William Nicholson
William Nicholson is best known for Countryfile and Screen Two. William Nicholson was born on January 12, 1948. William Nicholson is 78 years old (born January 12, 1948).
- Born
- January 12, 1948 (78 years old)
- Place of birth
- Lewis, Sussex, England, UK
Biography
William Nicholson was born on January 12, 1948 in Tonbridge, Kent, England, UK. He is a producer and writer, known for Les Misérables (2012), Gladiator (2000) and Unbroken (2014).
He earned his first Oscar nomination for writing the screenplay for Shadowlands (1993). He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2015 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Drama and Literature.
He earned his first Oscar nomination for writing the screenplay for Shadowlands (1993). He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2015 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Drama and Literature.
Known for
★ 5.4 
★ 7.1 Screen Two
Filmography
- 1988CountryfileSelf
- 1985Screen TwoWriter
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has William Nicholson been in?
William Nicholson is best known for Countryfile and Screen Two.
When was William Nicholson born?
William Nicholson was born on January 12, 1948. (Lewis, Sussex, England, UK)
How old is William Nicholson?
William Nicholson is 78 years old (born January 12, 1948).
Updated: October 28, 2026 ·