In 2003, Nighy played the role of the Vampire Elder Viktor in the American production "Underworld". He returned in the same role in the sequel ' in 2006, and again in the prequel ' in 2009. In February 2004, he was awarded the BAFTA Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Billy Mack in "Love Actually". At the BAFTA Television Awards in April 2004, he won the Best Actor award for "State of Play". He also appeared in the comedy "Shaun of the Dead".