Nigel Green
Acting Born Oct 15, 1924 Died May 15, 1972 Pretoria, South Africa 79 credits
Biography
Nigel Green was a South African-born British character actor who lived from October 15, 1924, until May 15, 1972. Due to his strapping build and commanding demeanour, he was frequently cast as military figures and men of action. He appeared in several notable films during the 1960s, including Jason and the Argonauts, Zulu, Tobruk, and The Ipcress File. His professional career was characterized by these roles in classic cinema. All biographical information is derived from historical records documenting his life and filmography.
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Michael Caine
4 shared titles
Laurence Naismith
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Patrick Magee
4 shared titles
Edwin Richfield
3 shared titles
James Booth
3 shared titles
Christopher Lee
3 shared titles
Giorgio Jackson
2 shared titles
Gabriel Boric
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Manuel José Ossandón
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Camila Vallejo
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Career timeline
The World of Hammer
Gawain and the Green Knight
The ProtectorsClochemerleThe Ruling Class
The Persuaders!Jason KingCountess Dracula
Conceptions of MurderThe Kremlin Letter
The BetrayalPlay Dirty
The Wrecking CrewThe Pink Jungle
ITV PlayhouseThe GamblersTobrukAfrica: Texas Style!Deadlier Than the Male
KhartoumLet's Kill Uncle
Thirty-Minute TheatreThe Ipcress FileThe Face of Fu ManchuThe Skull
Theatre 625ZuluThe Masque of the Red DeathSaturday Night Out
Jason and the ArgonautsThe Man Who Finally DiedMystery Submarine
Richard the LionheartRichard the LionheartThe Prince and the PauperThe Durant AffairThe Spanish Sword
The AvengersThe AvengersDrama 61-67Drama 61-67Gorgo
Danger ManThe League of GentlemenSword of Sherwood ForestThe CriminalBeat Girl
No Hiding PlaceEdgar Wallace MysteriesInternational DetectiveWitness in the Dark
The Adventures of William TellThe Adventures of William TellThe Adventures of William TellCorridors of BloodThe Gypsy and the Gentleman
Bitter Victory
The Adventures of Sir LancelotThe Adventures of Sir LancelotThe Adventures of Sir LancelotThe Adventures of Sir LancelotThe Adventures of Sir Lancelot
The Adventures of Robin HoodAs Long as They're Happy
The Wonderful World of DisneyThe Sea Shall Not Have ThemStranger from VenusMeet Mr. Malcolm
Sunday Night Theatre
Suspense
This Was Paris
Full Filmography
79 titles- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Gawain and the Green Knight (1973) as Green Knight
- The Protectors (1972) as Colonel Vasili Krassinkov
- Clochemerle (1972) as Captain Tardivaux
- The Ruling Class (1972) as McKyle
- The Persuaders! (1971) as John Cavendish
- Jason King (1971)
- Countess Dracula (1971) as Captain Dobi
- Conceptions of Murder (1970) as Peter Kurten
- The Kremlin Letter (1970) as The Whore
- The Betrayal (1969) as Colonel Mathesius
- Play Dirty (1969) as Col. Masters
- The Wrecking Crew (1968) as Count Massimo Contini
- The Pink Jungle (1968) as Dennis McCune (incorrectly given in credits as 'Crowley')
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Otto
- The Gamblers (1967) as Sir Hugh Standish
- Tobruk (1967) as Colonel John Harker
- Africa: Texas Style! (1967) as Karl Bekker
- Deadlier Than the Male (1967) as Carl Petersen
- Khartoum (1966) as General Wolseley
- Let's Kill Uncle (1966) as Major Kevin Harrison
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Colonel Willowby
- The Ipcress File (1965) as Major Dalby
- The Face of Fu Manchu (1965) as Sir Nayland Smith
- The Skull (1965) as Inspector Wilson
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Tim Afton
- Zulu (1964) as Colour Sgt. Frank Bourne
- The Masque of the Red Death (1964) as Ludovico
- Saturday Night Out (1964) as Paddy
- Jason and the Argonauts (1963) as Hercules
- The Man Who Finally Died (1963) as Sergeant Hirsch
- Mystery Submarine (1963) as Chief ERA Lovejoy
- Richard the Lionheart (1962) as Hermit
- Richard the Lionheart (1962) as Nicholas
- The Prince and the Pauper (1962) as The Ruffler
- The Durant Affair (1962) as Sir Patrick
- The Spanish Sword (1962) as Breaute
- Playback (1962) as Ralph Monk
- The Avengers (1961) as Sir Lexius Cray
- The Avengers (1961) as The President
- Drama 61-67 (1961)
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Jamieson
- Gorgo (1961) as Bulletin Announcer (Uncredited)
- Man at the Carlton Tower (1961) as Lew Daney
- The Queen's Guards (1961) as Abu Sibdar
- Pit of Darkness (1961) as Jonathan
- Danger Man (1960) as Wetzel
- The League of Gentlemen (1960) as Kissing Man in Truck (Uncredited)
- Sword of Sherwood Forest (1960) as Little John
- The Criminal (1960) as Ted
- Beat Girl (1960) as Simon
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- Edgar Wallace Mysteries (1959) as Lew Daney
- International Detective (1959) as Montoro
- Witness in the Dark (1959) as The Intruder
- The Adventures of William Tell (1958) as Fertog
- The Adventures of William Tell (1958) as The Bear
- The Adventures of William Tell (1958) as Fertog (The Bear)
- Corridors of Blood (1958) as Insp. Donovan
- The Gypsy and the Gentleman (1958) as Game Pup
- Bitter Victory (1957) as Private Wilkins
- The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956) as Jailer
- The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956) as Peasant
- The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956) as Thief
- The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956) as Farmer
- The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956) as Sir Grint
- The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956) as Probus
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Stranger
- Reach for the Sky (1956) as Streatfeild
- Find the Lady (1956) as Photographer (Uncredited)
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Prival
- As Long as They're Happy (1955) as Peter
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as The Ruffler
- The Sea Shall Not Have Them (1954) as Met Officer Howard
- Stranger from Venus (1954) as Second Police Officer
- Meet Mr. Malcolm (1954) as Sergeant Bassett
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Freddie Henderson
- Suspense (1949) as Mr. Williams
- This Was Paris (1942) as German Fifth Columnist , disguised as a French soldier
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nigel Green best known for?
Nigel Green is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Due West: Our Sex Journey (2012), The Protectors (1972), The Deluge (1974), The Ruling Class (1972).
When and where was Nigel Green born?
Nigel Green was born on October 15, 1924 in Pretoria, South Africa. They passed away on May 15, 1972.
How many credits does Nigel Green have?
Nigel Green has accumulated over 79 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1942 to 1994.
What is Nigel Green's background in cinema and television?
Nigel Green was a South African-born British character actor who lived from October 15, 1924, until May 15, 1972. Due to his strapping build and commanding demeanour, he was frequently cast as military figures and men of action. He appeared in several notable films during the 1960s, including Jason and the Argonauts, Z...
Nigel Green by the numbers
79credits
45films
34TV series
1942–1994active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as The Ruffler — aged about 29
- Jason King (1971) — aged about 46
- The Avengers (1961) as Sir Lexius Cray — aged about 36
- The Avengers (1961) as The President — aged about 36
- The Persuaders! (1971) as John Cavendish — aged about 46
- Zulu (1964) as Colour Sgt. Frank Bourne — aged about 39
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