Nicholas Clay
Biography
Nicholas Anthony Phillip Clay was an English actor born on 18 September 1946 in London, England, United Kingdom. He died on 25 May 2000 at the age of 53. Clay pursued his training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Over his career he accumulated forty‑eight credited performances, as recorded by the Motion Picture Database. He was male and occasionally listed under the alternate name “Нико.” His professional activity encompassed both film and television work, and he is recognised in public film registries for his contributions to acting. His filmography is documented in Czech and Slovak film reference databases.
Career overview
Nicholas Anthony Phillip Clay (18 September 1946 – 25 May 2000) was an English actor born in Streatham, London, United Kingdom. He pursued formal training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, preparing for a career that would span stage, film and television. Over the course of his professional life he accumulated a total of 48 credited acting roles, as recorded by major film databases.
Clay’s screen work included appearances in a variety of British productions. He is noted for roles in adaptations and series associated with the Sherlock Holmes archive, as well as performances in the television anthology series Armchair Theatre and the legal drama Kavanagh QC. These projects contributed to his recognition within the British entertainment industry during the latter half of the twentieth century.
At the time of his death on 25 May 2000, Clay was 53 years old. Throughout his career he was credited under his given name and occasionally listed with the alternate spelling “Нико.” His body of work remains documented in public film and television reference sources, reflecting a steady presence in English‑language acting across several decades.
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Full Filmography
48 titles- Jean (2000)
- Psychos (1999) as Dr Angus Harvey
- Merlin (1998) as Lord Leo
- The Odyssey (1997) as Menelaus
- Hotel Shanghai (1997) as Bobby
- Bugs (1995)
- Kavanagh Q.C. (1995) as Mr. Justice Fulgright
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Loxley
- Virtual Murder (1992) as Dr John Cornelius
- Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story (1989) as Prince Alexis Mdivani
- Gentlemen and Players (1988) as Mike Savage
- Sleeping Beauty (1987) as Prince Charming
- Lionheart (1987) as Charles De Montfort
- Screen Two (1985) as Richards
- The Corsican Brothers (1985) as Giordano Martelli
- The Unknown Soldier (1985) as Richards
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Dr Percy Trevelyan
- Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984) as Mike Preston
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Dr Percy Trevelyan
- The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian (1984) as L'empereur
- The Last Days of Pompeii (1984) as Glaucus
- Child's Play (1984) as Mike Preston
- Taggart (1983)
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (1983) as Jack Stapleton
- The Agatha Christie Hour (1982) as Matthew Armitage
- Evil Under the Sun (1982) as Patrick Redfern
- The Making of Agatha Christie's 'Evil Under the Sun' (1982) as Self / Patrick Redfern
- Excalibur (1981) as Lancelot
- Lady Chatterley's Lover (1981) as Oliver Mellors
- Lovespell (1981) as Tristan
- The Search for Alexander the Great (1981) as Alexander
- The Making of Excalibur: Myth into Movie (1981) as Self
- Zulu Dawn (1979) as Lt. Raw
- Life of Shakespeare (1978) as The Earl of Southampton
- Will Shakespeare (1978) as 'Hal', The Earl of Southampton
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday (1978) as Rocco
- Terror of Frankenstein (1977) as Henry Clerval
- Laurence Olivier Presents (1976) as Rocco
- The Picture of Dorian Gray (1976) as Alan Campbell
- In This House of Brede (1975) as David
- William: The Life, Works and Times of William Shakespeare (1973)
- ABC Afterschool Special (1972) as Various Roles
- The Darwin Adventure (1972) as Charles Darwin
- The Road Builder (1971) as Billy Jarvis
- The Loving Lesson (1971) as Paul
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Alan Campbell
- The Damned (1962) as Richard (as Nicolas Clay)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Paul
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nicholas Clay best known for?
Nicholas Clay is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Merlin (1998), Keeping Mum (2005), Hotel Shanghai (1997), Bugs (1995).
When and where was Nicholas Clay born?
Nicholas Clay was born on September 18, 1946 in London, England, United Kingdom. They passed away on May 25, 2000.
How many credits does Nicholas Clay have?
Nicholas Clay has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2000.
What is Nicholas Clay's background in cinema and television?
Nicholas Anthony Phillip Clay was an English actor born on 18 September 1946 in London, England, United Kingdom. He died on 25 May 2000 at the age of 53. Clay pursued his training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Over his career he accumulated forty‑eight credited performances, as recorded by the Motion Picture Da...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Dr Percy Trevelyan — aged about 37
- Hotel Shanghai (1997) as Bobby — aged about 50
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Loxley — aged about 45
- The Last Days of Pompeii (1984) as Glaucus — aged about 37
- Kavanagh Q.C. (1995) as Mr. Justice Fulgright — aged about 48
- The Odyssey (1997) as Menelaus — aged about 50
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