The Cold Feet actor said that his background did not prevent him from identifying as an Irishman

Northern Irish actor James Nesbitt has paid tribute to his sisters for looking after their father until his death. James Nesbitt Snr died last Friday, aged 91.

Northern Irish actor Jimmy Nesbitt’s “inspirational” father has died aged 91. James Nesbitt Snr was the former headmaster of a primary school at Lisnamurrican, near Broughshane in Co Antrim. He died on Friday.