My early ambitions were the same as they are now - to play for Manchester United. I was, and still am, football… — James Nesbitt Copy Share Image
Some actors can distance themselves from the parts they play, but I fall into the category who use bits of themselves. — James Nesbitt Copy Share Image
I've never thought of myself as a classic leading man. I'm a character actor who happens to play leading roles. Come on,… — James Nesbitt Copy Share Image
Actually, I played Pontius Pilate as nice. An actor spends his life thinking he is Christ, and then he gets to play… — James Nesbitt Copy Share Image
I didn't much like Las Vegas. The noise of the place and the whole 24-hour, 'let's play the slot machines all night'… — James Nesbitt Copy Share Image
When I went to university, I was already working professionally with the Ulster Actors. — James Nesbitt Copy Share Image
You can get a bit world-weary in this job, and 'The Passion' reminded me of what a fantastic job acting is and how lucky… — James Nesbitt Copy Share Image
It's hard to make a film in Britain. It's hard to raise money. The best stuff that is shot on film in Britain is… — James Nesbitt Copy Share Image
I went to India with UNICEF in connection with Manchester United to raise money for children's education. — James Nesbitt Copy Share Image
When you're brought up in a Unionist culture, you can't help but feel Unionist. — James Nesbitt Copy Share Image
When you see a tumour in the brain, it's an ugly looking thing. It's kind of black, grisly and messy. Or it can be… — James Nesbitt Copy Share Image
When I was at drama school, I was totally broke, and a lot of my mates had jobs and were financially very good to… — James Nesbitt Copy Share Image
Because I grew up with women, I have a certain amount of charm, and I'm all right to get on with, kind enough, funny… — James Nesbitt Copy Share Image
Drama asks some uncomfortable questions at times... It goes to pretty dark places. — James Nesbitt Copy Share Image
