Nigel Harman Biography
Nigel Derek Harman is a British actor, best known for portraying heartthrob Dennis Rickman in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. He has worked mostly in theatre, with the stage being described as his “first love”.He starred in the final series of Hotel Babylon.
Nigel Harman Age
Harman is 47 years old as of 2020, he was born on 11th August 1973, in Woldingham. Harman was born under the Zodiac sign Leo. He celebrates his birthday in the month of August on date 11 every year.
Nigel Harman Family
Nigel Harman’s parents are Dereck Harman [ father], Maureen Harman [mother]. He also has a brother known as Kevin Harman. His brother graduated in BA (Hons) Sculpture at Edinburgh College of Art which included an international exchange at Kunsthochschule Berlin (2007), then completed an MFA (Sculpture) in 2008-2010, also at ECA.
Kevin and works in Edinburgh, has exhibited internationally and is the recipient of several awards including Art Cologne ‘New Positions’ Artist (2013) and The Honda Dream Factory-Cultural Engineer Award Yoma Sasburg Fellowship for Sculpture-Nominee, both in 2011. He is also Advisor at The Art Room charity, in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh.
Nigel Harman Dating
Nigel Harman has been in a relationship with Tamzin Outhwaite (2003). Tamzin Outhwaite is an English actress and narrator. Since coming to national notice for portraying the role of Mel Owen in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 1998 until 2002 and then from 2018 onwards.
She has starred in a number of theatre and television productions, including army series Red Cap and crime drama New Tricks.
Nigel Harman Wife
Nigel Harman and Lucy Liemann married in 2011, The couple is related to the same field, due to that they have a strong bond and understanding to each other. Lucy and her husband, Nigel, gave birth to a beautiful daughter in 2012, and the family is having a wonderful time together.
Nigel Harman Net Worth
Harman has an estimated net worth of $96 milliondollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor. Through his various sources of income, Nigel has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Nigel has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s top 10 highest-paid actors for 2019 with an estimated $96 million in combined earnings. In 2017 it looked like the actor’s spectacular career was winding down.
Suddenly, he was back on top. People With Money reports on Tuesday (August 13) that Harman is the highest-paid actor in the world, pulling in an astonishing $96 million between July 2018 and July 2019, a nearly $60 million lead over his closest competition.
In compiling this yearly list, the magazine considers factors such as upfront pay, profit participation, residuals, endorsements, and advertising work. The English actor has an estimated net worth of $275 million.
He owes his fortune to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings, lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics. He also owns several restaurants.
and was educated at elite Dulwich College. However, he found school difficult: “I was never comfortable sitting down. I always wanted to get involved in something, not just learn and write.
I was in so much trouble I had my own desk in detention.” His father was a bank manager but also involved in amateur dramatics including work with Croydon Operatic and Dramatic Association (CODA), an interest which was passed on to Harman.
His mother was also involved in the productions, but she died when Harman was 18. By the age of 8, he already had a manager and in 1984 he made his first major television appearance in the BBC1 drama series Tenko which was followed by appearances in Alas Smith and Jones (1986) and The Honey Siege (1987).
Nigel HarmanFacts and Body Measurements
Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Nigel Harman.
Nigel Harman Wiki
- Full Names: Nigel Derek Harman
- Gender: Male
- Profession: Actor
- Nationality: British
- Race/ Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Nigel Harman Birthday
- Age: 47 Years (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Date of Birth: 11 August 1973
- Place of Birth: London, United Kingdom
- Birthday: 11 August
Nigel Harman Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: To be updated
- Height: 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Weight: Moderate
- Bra Cup: To be updated
- Body Shape: To be updated
- Hair Colour: Black
Nigel Harman Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Dereck Harman
- Mother (Mom): Maureen Harman
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Kevin Harman
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Lucy Liemann
Nigel Harman Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $96 million dollars (approx. 2020)
- Salary: To be updated
- Source of Income: Media
Harman’s House and Cars
- Place of living: US
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Nigel Harman Theatre
He then turned his hand to larger theatre roles, appearing in productions such as Privates on Parade, Much Ado About Nothing and Summer Holiday. He trained at Arts Educational Schools in London and was in the original cast of the world hit Mamma Mia!.
He also performed in musicals on cruise ships for six and a half months but told Paul O’Grady that he hated the experience. Having only worked on the stage and in musical theatre since leaving private school, Harman determined to expand into television and pursued TV roles.
He scored minor parts in episodes of Red Cap, Doctors, and Coupling, but had to support himself by taking jobs at Pizza Hut and as a driver for the supermarket chain, Sainsbury’s a fate not uncommon for many actors.
Nigel Harman EastEnders
Harman in 2003 won the high profile role of Dennis Rickman in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. At the time he won the role, Harman was working for British supermarket Sainsbury’s a delivery van driver.
His character’s first notable bust-up was with local hardman Phil whom he punched in his very first episode making him the first of his many enemies. A few months later, Dennis was beaten up by some thugs who had been sent around by Phil.
Then his long-lost father “Dirty” Den Watts (played by Leslie Grantham) famously returned after being presumed dead for over 14 years and together with Dennis framed Phil for armed robbery causing Phil to flee Walford on the run from police.
Harman left EastEnders on 5 November 2005, and his final episode was aired on 30 December 2005 in which Dennis was stabbed to death in the street by one of Johnny Allen’s (Billy Murray) henchman (it was later discovered to be Danny Moon, played by Jake Maskall).
Nigel Harman Theatre
After leaving EastEnders in December 2005, he appeared as Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls at the Piccadilly Theatre in the West End alongside Jenna Russell and Nigel Lindsay. He opened alongside Sarah Lancashire who left the production with illness on 4 January 2006.
He left the show on March 2006. In April 2006, he played Kerry Max Cooke in The Exonerated at Riverside Studio Theatre in Hammersmith, London. From May to July 2008 he appeared in The Common Pursuit at the Menier Chocolate Factory for a limited run.
From January to May 2009 he appeared in the play Three Days of Rain at the Apollo Theatre, London with actors Lyndsey Marshal and James McAvoy.
In November and December 2009 he appeared in Public Property by Sam Peter Jackson at the Trafalgar Studios. During May and June 2010, Harman appeared in the stage production of True West at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.
From May 2011 to February 2012 he played Lord Farquaad in the West End production of Shrek the Musical, at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. For his performance, he won the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical and Theatregoers’ Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical.
Nigel Harman Further work
Harman’s success on television and stage has facilitated a move into other television and film roles. In 2006 he played the leading role in one-off drama thriller The Outsiders, co-starring actors Colin Salmon and Brian Cox. Later that year he made a brief appearance in the Hollywood film Blood Diamond.
In 2007 and 2008 he made guest appearances in the Channel: Comedy Showcase and City of Vice as well as an episode of the BBC drama series Lark Rise to Candleford.
He also played his first major film role (as singer Jess Conrad) in Telstar. In 2009 he appeared in the series Plus One and took over from Max Beesley as the new male lead in the BBC drama Hotel Babylon playing new owner Sam Franklin. He also appeared as a “Dealer” in the Channel 4 online educational game ‘The Curfew’.
In 2010 he appeared in an episode of Agatha Christie’s Marple. In 2013 he appeared in the fourth series of Downton Abbey, playing the role of a visiting valet named Mr. Green. From 2013 until the series ended in 2017, he played Bradley Dawson in Mount Pleasant.
Nigel Harman In Downton Abbey
‘Downton Abbey’ newcomer Nigel Harman has called his character’s attack on beloved lady’s maid Anna “a bold and risky idea”.Fans of the ITV period drama were left in shock on Sunday night after Harman.
Who plays a valet called Green, was seen hitting Anna in the face and dragging her into a room in a room downstairs in a violent rap scene.peaking on This Morning on Monday.
Harman said: “It was a shocking and bold storyline and something that when I was sent the script and read it was amazed and excited by because for a show like ‘Downton’ it really leaped out as a bold and risky idea.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Nigel Harman
Who is Nigel Harman?
Harman is a British actor, best known for portraying heartthrob Dennis Rickman in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. He has worked mostly in theatre, with the stage being described as his “first love”.He starred in the final series of Hotel Babylon.
How old is Nigel Harman?
Harman is 47 years old as of 2020, he was born on 11th August 1973, in Woldingham. Harman was born under the Zodiac sign Leo. He celebrates his birthday in the month of August on date 11 every year.
How tall is Nigel Harman?
Nigel stands at an average height and has moderate weight of 5′ 10″ (1.78 m), he appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by.
Is Nigel Harman married?
Nigel Harman and Lucy Liemann married in 2011, The couple is related to the same field, due to that they have a strong bond and understanding to each other. Lucy and her husband, Nigel, gave birth to a beautiful daughter in 2012, and the family is having a wonderful time together.
How much is Nigel Harman worth?
Harman has an estimated net worth of $96 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor.
Where does Harman live?
Because of security reasons, Harman has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Nigel dead or alive?
Harman is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Harman’s Social Media Contacts
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