Alex Nicol
Biography
Alexander Livingston Nicol Jr. was an American actor and film director born on January 20, 1916, in Ossining, New York, United States. He passed away on July 29, 2001, at the age of 85. Also known as Alexander Liv, Nicol had a career encompassing acting with sixty-four known credits. He appeared in numerous Western films, including The Man from Laramie in 1955. Additionally, he became known for his work in television and film productions such as The Twilight Zone, Boney, and Outer Limits.
Career overview
Alexander Livingston Nicol Jr. was an American actor and film director who was born on January 20, 1916, in Ossining, New York, and died on July 29, 2001, at the age of eighty-five. Also known as Alexander Liv, he established a substantial career in the entertainment industry with sixty-four known acting credits listed in his filmography.
Throughout his career, Nicol appeared in many Westerns, most notably including the film The Man from Laramie, which was released in 1955. In addition to his work in motion pictures, his acting credits extended to television, where he became known for appearances in programs such as The Twilight Zone, Boney, and Outer Limits.
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Full Filmography
71 titles- James Stewart: A Wonderful Life (1987) as Self (archive footage)
- Huckleberry Finn (1978) as Dr. Robinson
- A*P*E (1976) as Col. Davis
- Woman in the Rain (1976)
- Joe Forrester (1975)
- The Clones (1973) as Secretary of HEW
- The Night God Screamed (1971) as Willis Pierce
- Tarzan and the Perils of Charity Jones (1971) Director
- Point of Terror (1971) Director
- McCloud (1970)
- Bloody Mama (1970) as George Barker
- Tarzan and the Four O'Clock Army (1968) Director
- Tarzan (1966) Director
- The Wild Wild West (1965) Director
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Mr. Kingerman
- The Legend of Jesse James (1965) Director
- Daniel Boone (1964) Director
- Ride and Kill (1964) as Brandy
- Gunfighters of Casa Grande (1964) as Joe Daylight
- Relevo para un pistolero (1964) as Relámpago Harris
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Gen. Lee Stocker
- I Love, You Love (1962) as Uomo all'aeroporto
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as David Graham
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Peter Fleming
- The Savage Guns (1961) as Danny Pose
- A Matter of WHO (1961) as Edward Kennedy
- Look in Any Window (1961) as Jay Fowler
- Then There Were Three (1961) as Sam McLease
- Then There Were Three (1961) Director
- Under Ten Flags (1960) as Knoche / Captain Canard
- Everybody Go Home! (1960) as Dan Al Toback
- Five Branded Women (1960) as Svenko
- The Hunchback (1960) as Ufficiale Americano
- Run with the Devil (1960) as Bill Rogers
- The Twilight Zone (1959)
- The Screaming Skull (1958) as Mickey
- The Screaming Skull (1958) Director
- The Percentage (1958) as Eddie Slovak
- Stranger in Town (1957) as John Madison
- Great Day in the Morning (1956) as Captain Stephen Kirby
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Eddie Slovak
- The Man from Laramie (1955) as Dave Waggoman
- Strategic Air Command (1955) as Ike Knowland
- Sincerely Yours (1955) as Howard Ferguson
- The Gilded Cage (1955) as Steve Anderson
- Climax! (1954) as Michael Patterson
- Climax! (1954) as Robert Brewster
- About Mrs. Leslie (1954) as Lan McKay
- Dawn at Socorro (1954) as Jimmy Rapp
- The House Across the Lake (1954) as Mark Kendrick
- Face the Music (1954) as James Bradley
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Walter Stone
- Law and Order (1953) as Lute Johnson
- The Redhead from Wyoming (1953) as Stan Blaine
- The Lone Hand (1953) as Jonah Varden
- Champ for a Day (1953) as George Wilson
- The Red Ball Express (1952) as Sgt. Kallek
- Because of You (1952) as Mike Monroe
- Meet Danny Wilson (1952) as Michael Francis Ryan
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Todd Bradley
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Phil
- The Raging Tide (1951) as Carl Linder
- Tomahawk (1951) as Lt. Rob Dancy
- Air Cadet (1951) as Joe Czanoczek
- Target Unknown (1951) as Sgt. Al Mitchell
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Hank
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Jimmy MacDonald
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Macney
- The Sleeping City (1950) as Dr. Steve Anderson
- Studio One (1948)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alex Nicol best known for?
Alex Nicol is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Joe Forrester (1975), Ginny & Georgia (2021), The Merchant of Four Seasons (1972), Bloody Mama (1970).
When and where was Alex Nicol born?
Alex Nicol was born on January 20, 1916 in Ossining, New York, USA. They passed away on July 29, 2001.
How many credits does Alex Nicol have?
Alex Nicol has accumulated over 71 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1987.
What is Alex Nicol's background in cinema and television?
Alexander Livingston Nicol Jr. was an American actor and film director born on January 20, 1916, in Ossining, New York, United States. He passed away on July 29, 2001, at the age of 85. Also known as Alexander Liv, Nicol had a career encompassing acting with sixty-four known credits. He appeared in numerous Western fil...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) — aged about 43
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Gen. Lee Stocker — aged about 47
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Eddie Slovak — aged about 39
- Everybody Go Home! (1960) as Dan Al Toback — aged about 44
- McCloud (1970) — aged about 54
- The Man from Laramie (1955) as Dave Waggoman — aged about 39
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