Oliver MacGreevy

Acting Born Aug 3, 1928 Died Oct 1, 1981 Dublin, Ireland 41 credits

Biography

Oliver MacGreevy works in acting. Born August 3, 1928 in Dublin, Ireland. Died October 1, 1981. Archytele tracks 41 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Jack Hawkins 1 shared title

Richard Conte 1 shared title

Dan Dailey 1 shared title

Vittorio De Sica 1 shared title

Lisa Gastoni 1 shared title

Honor Blackman 1 shared title

Frank Thornton 1 shared title

Lee Montague 1 shared title

Robert Ayres 1 shared title

David Graham 1 shared title

Career timeline

1980

Flash Gordon

1977

No. 1 of the Secret Service

1975

Where the Action Is

1974

The Four Musketeers

1973

Thriller

1972

Tales from the CryptThe Ruling ClassThrills Galore

1971

Jason KingWhen Eight Bells Toll

1969

Department SThe Nine Ages of Nakedness

1968

Salt & PepperGreat Catherine

1967

The PrisonerThe Whisperers

1966

Mystery and ImaginationModesty BlaiseKiss the Girls and Make Them DieThe Frozen DeadThe Christmas Tree

1965

Gideon's WayThirty-Minute TheatreThe Ipcress FileTime in Advance

1964

Theatre 625SixThe Leather BoysA Wicked World

1963

FestivalEspionageIncident at MidnightThe Rivals

1962

The Scales of Justice

1961

The Avengers

1959

The Four Just Men

1957

The Scamp

1956

The Buccaneers

1955

ITV Play of the Week

1950

Sunday Night Theatre

Full Filmography

41 titles

Flash Gordon (1980) as Klytus Observer No. 1
No. 1 of the Secret Service (1977) as Simms
Where the Action Is (1975) as Henry
The Four Musketeers (1974) as Headsman (uncredited)
Thriller (1973) as Henry
Tales from the Crypt (1972) as Maniac
The Ruling Class (1972) as Inmate
Thrills Galore (1972) as Landlord
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Jason King (1971)
When Eight Bells Toll (1971) as Quinn
Department S (1969) as Karnack
The Nine Ages of Nakedness (1969) as Hargreaves (segment "The Old Dark House")
Salt & Pepper (1968) as Rack
Great Catherine (1968) as General Pskov
The Prisoner (1967) as Gardener / Electrician
The Whisperers (1967) as 2nd Redeemer
Mystery and Imagination (1966) as Finn
Modesty Blaise (1966) as Tattooed Man
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die (1966) as Ringo
The Frozen Dead (1966) as Joseph the Butler
The Christmas Tree (1966)
The Fall of the House of Usher (1966) as Finn
Gideon's Way (1965) as The Contact Man
Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Landlord
The Ipcress File (1965) as Housemartin
Time in Advance (1965) as Chief Guard
Theatre 625 (1964) as Terry Flynn
Six (1964) as Steel Glasses
The Leather Boys (1964) as Merchant Seaman
A Wicked World (1964) as Sir Humphrey
Festival (1963) as Barney Doran
Espionage (1963) as Charlie – Barfly
Incident at Midnight (1963) as Wilkinson
The Rivals (1963) as Cafe Owner
The Scales of Justice (1962) as Boxer
The Avengers (1961) as Barman
The Four Just Men (1959) as Max / Policeman
The Scamp (1957) as Building Foreman
The Buccaneers (1956) as Noll
ITV Play of the Week (1955) as Kate
Sunday Night Theatre (1950)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Oliver MacGreevy best known for?

Oliver MacGreevy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Flash Gordon (1980), The Four Musketeers (1974), Freaks (1932), Tales from the Crypt (1972).

When and where was Oliver MacGreevy born?

Oliver MacGreevy was born on August 3, 1928 in Dublin, Ireland. They passed away on October 1, 1981.

How many credits does Oliver MacGreevy have?

Oliver MacGreevy has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 1980.

What is Oliver MacGreevy's background in cinema and television?

Oliver John MacGreevy (25 July 1928 – October 1981) was an Irish actor who appeared in many British films and television series from the mid 1950s until he retired in 1980, often as brutish, shaven-headed villains. Among his roles he played Housemartin in The Ipcress File (1965) and made an appearance as both the Gard...