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Common

A grieving father faces a moral and legal battle when he must decide whether to let his son's killer face justice or protect the community's fragile unity under a controversial legal doctrine.

Born
1972
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  • Producer
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96
Credits on file
5
Decades active
4
Awards
1
Upcoming

In short · Acting since 1988, 5 decades active, 96 credits, 1 Academy Award win.

Now & next

  1. Upcoming

    The Chi

  2. In the news

    Apple TV+ releases Silo season three schedule

    “The third season of the Apple TV+ science‑fiction series Silo premieres on July 3 and runs weekly on Fridays through September 4. The ten‑episode season follows the same format as the first two seasons, with one new episode released each week. Rebecca Ferguson returns as Juliette Nichols, joined by returning cast members including Common, Chinaza Uche, Harrit Walter, Tim Robbins and Avi.”

  3. Award win

    Academy Awards — Oscar — Music (original Song)

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Biography

Common is a 2014 BBC One television drama written by Jimmy McGovern and directed by David Blair. The 90-minute film examines the legal and ethical complexities of England and Wales's common purpose legal doctrine. It stars Nico Mirallegro, Michelle Fairley, and Michael Gambon. The narrative explores the implications and challenges of this legal principle through its storyline.

Awards & Nominations

1 win · 3 nominations

Academy Awards

  • Nom2017Oscar — Music (original Song)
  • Won2014Oscar — Music (original Song)

Bet Award

  • Nom2013Best Actor & Actress — Common
  • Nom2012Best Actor & Actress — Common

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