Jimmy Nail
Latest News on Jimmy Nail:
Listen: Sting's The Last Ship (Expanded Edition) Arrives December 2025 (Dec 5, 2025)
Sting Will Release Expanded Edition of THE LAST SHIP Album Ahead of International Performances (Sep 11, 2025)
Broadway Rewind: Sting Sails THE LAST SHIP to Broadway (Aug 19, 2020)
Listen: Sting's The Last Ship (Expanded Edition) Arrives December 2025 (Dec 5, 2025)
Sting Will Release Expanded Edition of THE LAST SHIP Album Ahead of International Performances (Sep 11, 2025)
Broadway Rewind: Sting Sails THE LAST SHIP to Broadway (Aug 19, 2020)
BIO
Jimmy Nail is a BAFTA-nominated English actor, singer, musician and writer. His first TV role, as 'Oz' in "Auf Wiedersehen, Pet" (1983-2004) brought public and critical acclaim. Nail went on to create, produce and star in two hugely successful UK TV series, "Spender" (1990-94) and "Crocodile Shoes" (1994-97). After playing Agustin Magaldi alongside Madonna and Antonio Banderas in Alan Parker's feature film, Evita (1996) he co-starred as Les Wickes in Brian Gibson's Still Crazy (1998).
He has released a number of albums including 1991's 'Growing Up In Public,’ and 1995’s multi-platinum 'Crocodile Shoes'. His television series have received five BAFTA nominations, a Golden Globe nomination, and an Ivor Novello nomination. "Auf Wiedersehen, Pet" was voted Most Popular British Drama Series of the Decade by ITV viewers.
In 2005 Nail's autobiography, A Northern Soul, was published by Penguin and in 2008 Nail created and starred in "Parents of the Band," a comedy series for BBC1.
Photos
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Morons from Outer Space
[ 1985 ] Desmond Brock
[ 1985 ] Desmond Brock
Howling II: ... Your Sister Is a Werewolf
[ 1985 ] Dom
[ 1985 ] Dom
Diamond's Edge
[ 1988 ] Boyle
[ 1988 ] Boyle
Dream Demon
[ 1988 ] Paul Lawrence
[ 1988 ] Paul Lawrence
Crusoe
[ 1988 ] Tatik
[ 1988 ] Tatik
Evita
[ 1996 ] Agustín Magaldi
[ 1996 ] Agustín Magaldi
Still Crazy
[ 1998 ] Les Wickes
[ 1998 ] Les Wickes
Swing
[ 1999 ] Arthur
[ 1999 ] Arthur
TV Shows
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Oz Osborne
Oz Osborne
Parents of the Band
Phil
Phil
Spender
Freddie Spender
Freddie Spender
Videos
STAGE TUBE: Aaron Lazar Performs Cut Song from Sting's THE LAST SHIP at 54 Below
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-03-05 11:27:54
STAGE TUBE: Watch Sting & The Cast of THE LAST SHIP's Emotional Final Curtain Call
by Robert Diamond - 2015-01-25 13:29:03
In Performance Video: THE LAST SHIP's Sting, Rachel Tucker Perform 'August Winds'
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-12-16 08:24:43
TV: Sting is Back on Broadway! Inside His Opening Night in THE LAST SHIP!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-12-10 12:00:48
TV Exclusive: Sting Talks Joining THE LAST SHIP on Broadway; Plus Producer Jeffrey Seller!
by Robert Diamond - 2014-11-24 12:00:44
STAGE TUBE: THE LAST SHIP Cast Lip Syncs 'Roxanne' with Sting!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-11-11 09:10:46
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Sting's THE LAST SHIP with Michael Esper, Rachel Tucker & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-10-28 13:31:55
TV: On the Red Carpet at THE LAST SHIP with Sarah Paulson, Bill Pullman, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More!
by TV - Red Carpets - 2014-10-27 10:36:08
TV: Chatting with Sting and the Cast of THE LAST SHIP on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2014-10-29 13:00:47
STAGE TUBE: Watch Sting and the Cast of THE LAST SHIP Serenade JERSEY BOYS Cast!
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2014-10-12 11:13:00
STAGE TUBE: Sting Surprises With Birthday Song at THE LAST SHIP Curtain Call
by Stage Tube - 2014-10-03 17:16:48
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Sting's New Musical THE LAST SHIP, Starring Michael Esper & Rachel Tucker; Opens Tonight in Chicago!
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-06-25 12:42:06
STAGE TUBE: Sting, Jimmy Nail Talk THE LAST SHIP in Chicago and on Broadway
by Stage Tube - 2014-02-26 17:34:37
News
ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN Will Embark on UK Tour Featuring The Wild Murphys
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2020
After a hugely successful 2019 UK Tour, ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN heads back out on the road in 2020, opening at the Darlington Hippodrome on 22 January. The multi-award-winning Irish band The Wild Murphys will once again be setting up their acclaimed Murphy's Pub at theatres around the country, guaranteeing one glorious night of high-energy Irish Music and more than a little bit of Irish Craic.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2020
After a hugely successful 2019 UK Tour, ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN heads back out on the road in 2020, opening at the Darlington Hippodrome on 22 January. The multi-award-winning Irish band The Wild Murphys will once again be setting up their acclaimed Murphy's Pub at theatres around the country, guaranteeing one glorious night of high-energy Irish Music and more than a little bit of Irish Craic.
h Foundation Announces 2019 Exclusive Festive Online Auction To Support Young Creatives
by Marianka Swain - Nov 28, 2019
Today the h Foundation, the charitable arm of h Club London (formerly The Hospital Club) are proud to announce the return of their festive online auction. The auction, which runs for two weeks from midday on Thursday 28th November to midnight on Thursday 12th December, raises money to fund h Foundation's three flagship programmes which help support young creatives. All money raised will be match funded by the Paul G Allen Foundation.
by Marianka Swain - Nov 28, 2019
Today the h Foundation, the charitable arm of h Club London (formerly The Hospital Club) are proud to announce the return of their festive online auction. The auction, which runs for two weeks from midday on Thursday 28th November to midnight on Thursday 12th December, raises money to fund h Foundation's three flagship programmes which help support young creatives. All money raised will be match funded by the Paul G Allen Foundation.
Casting Confirmed for Sting's THE LAST SHIP at Theatre Royal, Glasgow
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2018
Principal casting has been announced for the UK premiere of The Last Ship the acclaimed musical by the internationally renowned musician Sting which will run at Glasgow's Theatre Royal from Monday 18 until Saturday 23 June as part of a major UK tour. The show will make its UK premiere in Newcastle in March.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2018
Principal casting has been announced for the UK premiere of The Last Ship the acclaimed musical by the internationally renowned musician Sting which will run at Glasgow's Theatre Royal from Monday 18 until Saturday 23 June as part of a major UK tour. The show will make its UK premiere in Newcastle in March.
Richard Fleeshman, Joe McGann & More Join Sting's THE LAST SHIP UK Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 9, 2018
Principal casting has been announced for the UK premiere of The Last Ship the acclaimed musical by the internationally renowned musician Sting which is to premiere in the UK when it opens at Northern Stage in Newcastle on 12 March 2018.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 9, 2018
Principal casting has been announced for the UK premiere of The Last Ship the acclaimed musical by the internationally renowned musician Sting which is to premiere in the UK when it opens at Northern Stage in Newcastle on 12 March 2018.
Sting's THE LAST SHIP Is Coming To Glasgow this June
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017
The Last Ship the acclaimed musical by the internationally renowned musician Sting is to play in Glasgow this summer.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017
The Last Ship the acclaimed musical by the internationally renowned musician Sting is to play in Glasgow this summer.
THE LAST SHIP Comes To The New Alexandra Theatre this April
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017
The Last Ship the acclaimed musical by the internationally renowned musician Sting is to premiere in the UK when it opens at Northern Stage in Newcastle on 12 March 2018. The tour includes a date at Birmingham's New Alexandra Theatre from Monday 16 to Saturday 21 April 2018.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017
The Last Ship the acclaimed musical by the internationally renowned musician Sting is to premiere in the UK when it opens at Northern Stage in Newcastle on 12 March 2018. The tour includes a date at Birmingham's New Alexandra Theatre from Monday 16 to Saturday 21 April 2018.
Rachel Tucker Announces Two Edinburgh Festival Fringe Dates
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 19, 2017
West End and Broadway sensation Rachel Tucker makes her debut at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe in two intimate concerts at the Pleasance
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 19, 2017
West End and Broadway sensation Rachel Tucker makes her debut at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe in two intimate concerts at the Pleasance
Photo Coverage: Marquee At The Dominion For THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 19, 2016
Jeff Wayne's musical reimagining of The War of the Worlds is currently running at the Dominion, starring David Essex, Michael Praed, Jimmy Nail, Madalena Alberto and Heidi Range.
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 19, 2016
Jeff Wayne's musical reimagining of The War of the Worlds is currently running at the Dominion, starring David Essex, Michael Praed, Jimmy Nail, Madalena Alberto and Heidi Range.
BWW Review: Jeff Wayne's THE WAR OF THE WORLDS, Dominion Theatre, Feb 18 2016
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 19, 2016
When Jeff Wayne decided to write a musical version of HG Wells's sci-fi classic The War of the Worlds, he could have had no idea that 40 years later his score would be performed in a West End theatre. It tells the tale of a journalist who witnesses the Martians' descent to earth - and their subsequent battle with humankind.
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 19, 2016
When Jeff Wayne decided to write a musical version of HG Wells's sci-fi classic The War of the Worlds, he could have had no idea that 40 years later his score would be performed in a West End theatre. It tells the tale of a journalist who witnesses the Martians' descent to earth - and their subsequent battle with humankind.
Photo Coverage: First Look at THE WAR OF THE WORLDS at the Dominion Theatre
by Roy Tan - Feb 16, 2016
Jeff Wayne's musical version of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS began February 8 at the Dominion Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
by Roy Tan - Feb 16, 2016
Jeff Wayne's musical version of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS began February 8 at the Dominion Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
DON'T MISS: Uzo Aduba Leads This Week's Top 10 New London Shows, February 15 2016
by Marianka Swain - Feb 15, 2016
The Maids, Trafalgar Studios Jamie Lloyd has enlisted a cracking trio of actresses to take on this contemporary adaptation of Jean Genet's psychological thriller. Uzo Aduba (Orange Is the New Black), Zawe Ashton (Fresh Meat) and Laura Carmichael (Dowton Abbey) join forces to explore sex, murder and class.
by Marianka Swain - Feb 15, 2016
The Maids, Trafalgar Studios Jamie Lloyd has enlisted a cracking trio of actresses to take on this contemporary adaptation of Jean Genet's psychological thriller. Uzo Aduba (Orange Is the New Black), Zawe Ashton (Fresh Meat) and Laura Carmichael (Dowton Abbey) join forces to explore sex, murder and class.
David Essex, Jimmy Nail and More Join Cast Of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS At Dominion
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 21, 2016
Alongside the onscreen appearance of Liam Neeson and the onstage appearance of Jeff Wayne and his magnificent Black Smoke Band and ULLAdubULLA string orchestra, casting has now been announced for the World Stage Premiere of The War of The Worlds at the Dominion Theatre.
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 21, 2016
Alongside the onscreen appearance of Liam Neeson and the onstage appearance of Jeff Wayne and his magnificent Black Smoke Band and ULLAdubULLA string orchestra, casting has now been announced for the World Stage Premiere of The War of The Worlds at the Dominion Theatre.
Looking Back and Moving Forward! Shows That Closed in 2015
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 1, 2016
Happy New Year, BroadwayWorld! As we eagerly anticipate the amazing musicals and plays coming up in 2016, we're taking a moment to look back at the significant Broadway closings of 2015.
by BWW Special Coverage - Jan 1, 2016
Happy New Year, BroadwayWorld! As we eagerly anticipate the amazing musicals and plays coming up in 2016, we're taking a moment to look back at the significant Broadway closings of 2015.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jimmy Nail been in?
Jimmy Nail has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Jimmy Nail been in?
Jimmy Nail has not appeared in the West End.
Videos