The film Love Actually from 2003 is a comedy-drama that tells stories about the love lives of eight different couples. The story lines are loosely connected and all happen during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England. The film was directed and written by Richard Curtis and features an ensemble cast played by Bill Nighy, Gregor Fisher, Rory MacGregor and others.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed in several locations, which included Marseille and Aix-en-Provence in Bouches-du-Rhône, France, as well as Vidauban in Var, France. In the UK, shooting took place in Grosvenor Chapel, South Audley Street, Mayfair, Westminster, Greater London and Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, London. The filming took place from September 2, 2002, to November 26, 2002.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bill Nighy | Billy Mack |
| Gregor Fisher | Joe |
| Rory MacGregor | Engineer |
| Colin Firth | Jamie |
| Sienna Guillory | Jamie’s Girlfriend |
| Liam Neeson | Daniel |
| Emma Thompson | Karen |
| Lulu Popplewell | Daisy – Her Daughter |
| Kris Marshall | Colin Frissell |
| Heike Makatsch | Mia |
| Martin Freeman | John |
| Joanna Page | Just Judy |
| Chiwetel Ejiofor | Peter |
| Andrew Lincoln | Mark |
| Keira Knightley | Juliet |
| Hugh Grant | The Prime Minister |
| Nina Sosanya | Annie |
| Frank Moorey | Terence – Who’s in Charge |
| Jill Freud | Pat the Housekeeper |
| Martine McCutcheon | Natalie |
| Tim Hatwell | Vicar |
| Laura Linney | Sarah |
| Lynden David Hall | The Wedding Singer |
| The Big Blue | Church Musicians |
| Jont Whittington | Guitarist |
| Dan Fredenburgh | Jamie’s Bad Brother |
| Julia Davis | Nancy the Caterer |
| Abdul Salis | Tony |
| Alan Barnes | Movie Director |
| Shaughan Seymour | Movie Cameraman |
| Helen Murton | Funeral Priest |
| Edward Hardwicke | Sam’s Grandfather |
| Caroline John | Sam’s Grandmother |
| Gemma Aston | Family Mourner |
| Matt Harvey | Family Mourner |
| Adrian Preater | Family Mourner |
| Joanna Thaw | Family Mourner |
| Junior Simpson | Wedding DJ |
| Alan Rickman | Harry |
| Rodrigo Santoro | Karl |
| Brian Bovell | Radio Watford DJ |
| Sarah McDougall | Receptionist |
| Marcus Brigstocke | Mikey – DJ Interviewer |
| Richard Hawley | Alex – Deputy Prime Minister |
| Wyllie Longmore | Jeremy |
| Gillian Barge | Cabinet Minister |
| Kate Bowes Renna | Cabinet Minister |
| Kate Glover | Cabinet Minister |
| Nicola McRoy | Cabinet Minister |
| Anthony McPartlin | Ant |
| Declan Donnelly | Dec |
| Billy Bob Thornton | The US President |
| Peter Marinker | US Expert |
| Keir Charles | Press Conference Reporter |
| Doraly Rosen | Press Conference Reporter |
| Meg Wynn Owen | PM’s Secretary |
| Carol Carey | Natalie’s Replacement |
| Jo Whiley | Radio DJ |
| Sarah Atkinson | Billy’s Video Vixen |
| Clare Bennett | Billy’s Video Vixen |
| Sarah Holland | Billy’s Video Vixen |
| Vicki Murdoch | Billy’s Video Vixen |
| Meredith Ostrom | Billy’s Video Vixen |
| Katherine Poulton | Billy’s Video Vixen |
| Michael Parkinson | Parky |
| Michael Fitzgerald | Michael – Sarah’s Brother |
| Ciaran O’Driscoll | Hospital Patient |
| Rowan Atkinson | Rufus – Jewellery Salesman |
| Catia Duarte | Language Student |
| Igor Urdenko | Language Student |
| Nat Udom | Language Student |
| Ines Boughanmi | Language Student |
| Yuk Sim Yau | Language Student |
| John Sharian | Wisconsin Taxi Driver |
| Glenn Conroy | Barman |
| Ivana Milicevic | Stacey – American Dreamgirl |
| January Jones | Jeannie – American Angel |
| Elisha Cuthbert | Carol-Anne – American Goddess |
| Wes Butters | Radio 1 Chart Show DJ |
| Laura Rees | Record Company Executive |
| Emma Buckley | Jamie’s Sister |
| Sheila Allen | Jamie’s Mum |
| Terry Reece | PM’s Chauffeur – Terry |
| Colin Coull | PM’s Bodyguard – Gavin |
| Margery Mason | Harris Street Old Lady |
| Katharine Bailey | Harris Street Little Girl |
| Tiffany Boysell | Her Friend |
| Georgia Flint | Her Friend |
| Joanna Bacon | Natalie’s Mum |
| Bill Moody | Natalie’s Dad |
| Billy Campbell | Natalie’s Octopus Brother |
| Paul Slack | John’s Brother |
| Adam Godley | Mr. Trench |
| Olivia Olson | Joanna Anderson |
| Ruby Turner | Mrs. Jean Anderson |
| Amanda Garwood | Backing-singer Teacher |
| Arturo Venegas | Mr. Anderson |
| Claudia Schiffer | Carol |
| Patrick Delaney | Tommy – Carol’s Son |
| Helder Costa | Mr. Barros |
| Carla Vasconcelos | Sophia Barros |
| Stewart Howson | Airport Gate Man |
| Jamie Edgell | Airport Guard |
| Dave Fisher | Airport Guard |
| Paul Heasman | Airport Guard |
| Tony Lucken | Airport Guard |
| Raul Atalaia | Restaurant Proprietor |
| Nancy Sorrell | Greta |
| Shannon Elizabeth | Harriet – the Sexy One |
| Denise Richards | Carla – the Real Friendly One |
| Richard Curtis | Trombone Player (uncredited) |
| Frances de la Tour | Lesbian Lover (uncredited) |
| Rebecca Frayn | Joanna – Daniel’s Dead Wife (uncredited) |
| Kelly Michelle Gray | Journalist (uncredited) |
| Nia Jermin | Head Chorister (uncredited) |
| Jeanne Moreau | Taxi Passenger Marseille Airport (uncredited) |
| Deanna Mustard | Airport Attendant (uncredited) |
| Anne Reid | Headmistress (uncredited) |
| Fiona Thompson | Airport Arriving Passenger (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie has won awards including 1 BAFTA Film Award, and it has received 10 other wins and 29 nominations.
Many notable actors can be seen in the film. For instance, Bill Nighy, who plays Billy Mack, and Colin Firth, who plays Jamie, among others.
The cast list is verified as complete.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
- Latitude: 43.3025742
- Longitude: 5.369074299999999
- Place ID: ChIJM1PaREO_yRIRIAKX_aUZCAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Marseille, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, London, Greater London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.4929146
- Longitude: -0.0247395
- Place ID: ChIJ-393xeoCdkgRXYUxgnH1ww0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Canary Wharf, 239 Westferry Rd, London E14 3RS, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: Vidauban, Var, France
- Latitude: 43.426869
- Longitude: 6.4316129
- Place ID: ChIJ41aorsKyzhIRRUfSv3dxP3Y
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 83550 Vidauban, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Aix-en-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
- Latitude: 43.5323032
- Longitude: 5.4509692
- Place ID: ChIJWRK5BKONyRIRo4i2yL5TuVw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Aix-en-Provence, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Grosvenor Chapel, South Audley Street, Mayfair, Westminster, Greater London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5090125
- Longitude: -0.151356
- Place ID: ChIJTxHIci4FdkgR5yDmVyd8mTM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 24 S Audley St, London W1K 2PA, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
