William Nicholson

Writing Born Jan 12, 1948 Lewis, Sussex, England, UK 31 credits

Biography

William Nicholson works in writing. Born January 12, 1948 in Lewis, Sussex, England, UK. Archytele tracks 31 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

Ask the Vault

Ask anything about William Nicholson.

Frequent co-stars

Rebecca Ferguson 21 shared titles

Kae Araki 17 shared titles

Raul Cortez 13 shared titles

John Mulaney 11 shared titles

Eve Hewson 10 shared titles

Beatriz Segall 8 shared titles

Olwen Fouéré 8 shared titles

James Rankin 8 shared titles

Adriano Reys 7 shared titles

Antônio Fagundes 7 shared titles

Career timeline

2022

Thirteen Lives · StoryThirteen Lives · Screenplay

2019

Hope Gap · ScreenplayHope Gap · Director

2017

Breathe · Screenplay

2015

Everest · Screenplay

2014

Unbroken · Screenplay

2013

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom · Screenplay

2012

Les Misérables · Screenplay

2007

Elizabeth: The Golden Age · Screenplay

2005

Strength and Honor: Creating the World of 'Gladiator'

2003

The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough

2000

Gladiator · Screenplay

1999

Grey Owl · Screenplay

1998

Firelight · DirectorFirelight · Writer

1996

Crime of the Century · Screenplay

1995

First Knight · StoryFirst Knight · Screenplay

1994

Nell · Screenplay

1993

Shadowlands · Theatre PlayShadowlands · Screenplay

1992

Sarafina! · ScreenplayA Private Matter · Writer

1990

The March · Writer

1988

Countryfile

1987

The Vision · WriterLife Story · Screenplay

1985

Screen Two · WriterShadowlands · Writer

1983

Martin Luther, Heretic · Writer

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
Advertisement
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), Breathe (2017), Everest (2015).

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?

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...