Derek Nimmo
Biography
Derek Robert Nimmo was an English character actor, author, and producer born on September 19, 1930, in Liverpool, England. He was known for playing clerical roles and comedic upper class silly ass characters, such as Reverend Mervyn Noote in the BBC1 sitcom All Gas and Gaiters. Nimmo was married to Patricia Brown from 1955 until his death and had three children, consisting of two sons and one daughter. He had 50 known credits and died on February 24, 1999, at the age of 68.
Career overview
Derek Robert Nimmo was an English character actor, producer, and author born on September 19, 1930, in Liverpool, England. Throughout his career, he became best known for portraying clerical roles and comedic upper class silly ass characters. One of his notable performances was the role of Reverend Mervyn Noote in the BBC1 sitcom All Gas and Gaiters.
Nimmo accumulated 50 known credits in his acting career. He remained active in the industry until his death on February 24, 1999, at the age of 68. Outside of his professional work, he was married to Patricia Brown from 1955 until his death and was the father of three children, consisting of two sons and one daughter.
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50 titles- Dennis the Menace and Gnasher (1996) as Mr. Smiley (voice)
- Noel's Telly Years (1996) as Self
- Plunder (1990)
- Challenge Anneka (1989) as Self
- Hell's Bells (1986) as Dean 'Selwyn' Makepeace
- Neighbours (1985)
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Countdown (1982)
- Third Time Lucky (1982) as George Hutchenson
- Blankety Blank (1979)
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Life Begins at Forty (1978) as Chris Bunting
- One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing (1975) as Lord Southmere
- My Honourable Mrs (1975) as Henry Prendergast
- Oh, Father! (1973) as Father Dominic
- Paul McCartney & Wings: The Bruce McMouse Show (1972) as Swot McMouse (voice)
- Sunstruck (1972)
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Oh, Brother! (1968)
- One to One: Jean-Luc Godard Speaks (1968) as Self
- Casino Royale (1967) as Hadley
- All Gas and Gaiters (1967) as The Chaplain, Rev. Mervyn Noote
- The World of Wodehouse (1967) as The Hon. Freddie Threepwood
- Sorry I'm Single (1967) as David
- Blandings Castle (1967) as The Hon. Freddie Threepwood
- Mister Ten Per Cent (1967) as Tony
- The Yellow Hat (1966) as Douglas
- The World of Wooster (1965) as Bingo Little
- Joey Boy (1965) as Lt Hope
- The Liquidator (1965) as Fly
- The Bed-Sit Girl (1965)
- Coast of Skeletons (1965) as Tom Hamilton
- A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Leslie Jackson (uncredited)
- Murder Ahoy (1964) as Sub-Lt. Eric Humbert
- The Bargee (1964) as Dr. Scott
- Hot Enough for June (1964) as Fred
- The System (1964) as James
- Heavens Above! (1963) as DG Assistant
- The Small World of Sammy Lee (1963) as ‘Rembrandt’
- Tamahine (1963) as Tim Clove
- Steptoe and Son (1962) as James C. Galton
- The Scales of Justice (1962) as Diner
- Go to Blazes (1962) as Fish Fancier
- The Amorous Prawn (1962) as Pvt. Willie Maltravers
- It's Trad, Dad! (1962) as Head Waiter
- Faces of Jim (1961) as Mr Smeed
- The Millionairess (1960) as 3rd Secretary (uncredited)
- The Buccaneers (1956) as Lord Winrod
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Andrew
- The Making of Jean Luc Godard's 'One Plus One' as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Derek Nimmo best known for?
Derek Nimmo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988), Neighbours (1985), Wogan (1982), Countdown (1982).
When and where was Derek Nimmo born?
Derek Nimmo was born on September 19, 1930 in Liverpool, England, UK. They passed away on February 24, 1999.
How many credits does Derek Nimmo have?
Derek Nimmo has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 1996.
What is Derek Nimmo's background in cinema and television?
Derek Robert Nimmo was an English character actor, author, and producer born on September 19, 1930, in Liverpool, England. He was known for playing clerical roles and comedic upper class silly ass characters, such as Reverend Mervyn Noote in the BBC1 sitcom All Gas and Gaiters. Nimmo was married to Patricia Brown from ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Steptoe and Son (1962) as James C. Galton — aged about 31
- A Hard Day's Night (1964) as Leslie Jackson (uncredited) — aged about 33
- Murder Ahoy (1964) as Sub-Lt. Eric Humbert — aged about 33
- The World of Wooster (1965) as Bingo Little — aged about 34
- The Bargee (1964) as Dr. Scott — aged about 33
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest — aged about 37
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