Is Nigel Hawthorne A-List?
NoB
No — Nigel Hawthorne is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1980
'Yes Minister' Breakthrough
Lost A-list status in 1994
Dropped to B tier — 'The Madness of King George'
Ranking Timeline
1950D$0.01M
Early Stage Career
Early acting work in British theatre.
1980A▲▲▲$0.5M+$0.49M
'Yes Minister' Breakthrough
Gained fame as Sir Humphrey Appleby.
1986A$1.5M+$1M
'Yes, Prime Minister'
Continued success with the sequel series.
1994B▼$3M+$1.5M
'The Madness of King George'
Oscar nomination for his performance.
2001B$5M+$2M
Death
Passed away at the age of 72.
2026B$5M
Comedy Legacy
Remembered for iconic TV roles.
Last updated: February 21, 2026