William Nicholson
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- January 12, 1948 in Lewis, Sussex, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1983–2022 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 31 credits in database
Biography
Subject: William Nicholson (Writing).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
Constraints:
Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 90-130 words.
No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Source [1]: Birthday: January 12, 1948. Place of Birth: Lewis, Sussex, England, UK. Known for: Writing. Known credits: 26.
Source [3]: Biography: Born January 12, 1948, in Tonbridge, Kent, England, UK. Producer and writer. Known for: Les Misérables (2012), Gladiator (2000), Unbroken (2014). First Oscar nomination for screenplay for Shadowlands (1993).
Source [4]: Born 12 January 1948 in Tonbridge, Kent, England, UK. Producer and writer. Known for: Les Misérables (2012), Gladiator (2000), Unbroken (2014). Married to Virginia Nicholson since 1988. Three children.
Note on Conflict: Source [1] says place of birth is Lewis, Sussex. Source [3] and [4] say Tonbridge, Kent. I will prioritize the specific biography text provided in [3] and [4] or mention the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, in these tasks, I stick to the most consistent facts. The prompt asks for a profile based on the provided material. I'll use Tonbridge, Kent as it appears in multiple sources.
Name: William Nicholson.
Profession: Producer and writer.
Birth Date: January 12, 1948.
Birth Place: Tonbridge, Kent, England, UK.
Known for: Les Misérables (2012), Gladiator (2000), and Unbroken (201
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of William Nicholson (focusing on Writing).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Length 180-260 words.
Constraint 6: Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Constraint 7: No preamble, no JSON.
[1] TMDB: Birthday Jan 12, 1948. Place of Birth: Lewis, Sussex, England, UK. Known for Writing. Known credits: 26.
[3] TMDB Bio: Born Jan 12, 1948 in Tonbridge, Kent, England, UK. Producer and writer. Known for Les Misérables (2012), Gladiator (2000), and Unbroken (2014). First Oscar nomination for writing the screenplay for Shadowlands (1993).
[4] IMDb: Born 12 January 1948 in Tonbridge, Kent, England, UK. Producer and writer. Known for Les Misérables (2012), Gladiator (2000), and Unbroken (2014). Married to Virginia Nicholson since 1988. Three children.
Note on conflict: Source [1] says Place of Birth is Lewis, Sussex. Source [3] and [4] say Tonbridge, Kent. I will prioritize the specific bio details in [3] and [4] or mention the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, in archival work, if multiple sources agree on one and one says another, I should be careful. However, the prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above." I will stick to the biographical details provided in the bio text which is consistent across [3] and [4].
Name: William Nicholson.
Profession: Producer and writer.
Birth Date: January 12, 1948.
Birth Place: Tonbridge, Kent, England, UK.
Writing Credits/Known For: Les Misérables (2012), Gladiator (2000), Unbroken (2014).
Awards: First Oscar nomination for writing the screenplay for Shadowlands (1993).
Total Known Credits (Writing): 26 (from Source [1]).
Drafting Paragraph 1: Introduction and Early Recognition
William Nicholson is a producer and writer born on January 12, 1948, in Tonbridge, Kent, England, UK. His work in the film industry includes a variety of writing credits, with 26 known credits listed in some records. Nicholson earned his first Oscar nomination for his work writing the screenplay for Shadowlands, released in 1993.
Drafting Paragraph 2: Notable Works
He is recognized for his contributions to several major films. His notable works include writing for the 2012 film Les Misérables, the 2000 film Gladiator, and the 2014 film Unbroken. These projects represent significant entries in his career as a writer and producer.
Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~50 words.
Para 2: ~40 words.
Total: ~90 words.
Problem: The target is 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts.
Wait, the provided facts are very limited.
Let's re-examine the sources to see if I missed anything.
[1] mentions "Known For Writing" and "Known Credits 26".
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
31 titles- Thirteen Lives (2022) Story
- Thirteen Lives (2022) Screenplay
- Hope Gap (2019) Screenplay
- Hope Gap (2019) Director
- Breathe (2017) Screenplay
- Everest (2015) Screenplay
- Unbroken (2014) Screenplay
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) Screenplay
- Les Misérables (2012) Screenplay
- Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) Screenplay
- Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator' (2005) as Self
- The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough (2003)
- Gladiator (2000) Screenplay
- Grey Owl (1999) Screenplay
- Firelight (1998) Director
- Firelight (1998) Writer
- Crime of the Century (1996) Screenplay
- First Knight (1995) Story
- First Knight (1995) Screenplay
- Nell (1994) Screenplay
- Shadowlands (1993) Theatre Play
- Shadowlands (1993) Screenplay
- Sarafina! (1992) Screenplay
- A Private Matter (1992) Writer
- The March (1990) Writer
- Countryfile (1988) as Self
- The Vision (1987) Writer
- Life Story (1987) Screenplay
- Screen Two (1985) Writer
- Shadowlands (1985) Writer
- Martin Luther, Heretic (1983) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is William Nicholson best known for?
William Nicholson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Thirteen Lives (2022), Thirteen Lives (2022), Hope Gap (2019), Hope Gap (2019).
When and where was William Nicholson born?
William Nicholson was born on January 12, 1948 in Lewis, Sussex, England, UK.
How many credits does William Nicholson have?
William Nicholson has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2022.
What is William Nicholson's background in cinema and television?
Subject: William Nicholson (Writing). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Word count: 90-130 words. No preamb...
William Nicholson by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Countryfile (1988) as Self — aged about 40
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