Renowned British Full Monty Actor Tom Wilkinson Passes Away at 75

JotBeat
2 min readDec 31, 2023
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Tom Wilkinson, the distinguished Oscar-nominated British actor celebrated for his versatile roles in films like “The Full Monty,” “Michael Clayton,” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has passed away at the age of 75, his family confirmed.

The sudden loss occurred at his home on Saturday, with further details yet to be disclosed.

Wilkinson’s illustrious career was marked by critical acclaim, notably receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his poignant portrayal in the 2001 family drama “In The Bedroom,” and a nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 2007 legal thriller “Michael Clayton” alongside George Clooney.

Perhaps best remembered for his role as Gerald Cooper, a former steel mill foreman in the hit 1997 comedy “The Full Monty,” Wilkinson captured the hearts of audiences with his depiction of an unemployed steelworker turned unlikely male stripper.

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