James Nesbitt is an Irish actor and television presenter. He was born on 15 January 1965 in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

He made his breakthrough in television back in 1998 playing Adam Williams in Cold Feet (1998-2003) and also in the film industry with Waking Ned (1998). Since then, he has become a respected actor and prominent in both television and film, including:-

• Ballykissangel (1996-98)

• Playing the Field (1998-2000)

• Jekyll (2007)

• Murphy's Law (2003-07)

• Monroe (2011-12)

• The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) / The Desolation of Smaug (2013) / The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

Awards and Achievements:

• British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy Actor (2000)

• British Independent Film Award for Best Actor (2002)

• TRIC Award for TV Drama Performer of the Year (2002)

• National Television Award for Most Popular Comedy Performance (2003)

• TV Quick Award for Best Actor (2003)

-YOU ARE VIEWING A SUPERB, SIGNED COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH OF JAMES NESBITT AS TOMMY MURPHY IN MURPHY'S LAW-