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| '''Nigel Green''' (], ] - ], ]) was a ] ]. Because of his strapping build and commanding demeanour he would often be found playing military |
'''Nigel Green''' (], ] - ], ]) was a ] ]. Because of his strapping build and commanding demeanour he would often be found playing military types in British and international films of the 1960s. | ||
| ==Early Life and Career== | |||
| The son of a professor, Green attended ], Wimbledon and the ] followed by the ]. He appeared on stage at the ] before making his first forays into British films and television in the mid-1950s. | The son of a professor, Green attended ], Wimbledon and the ] followed by the ]. He appeared on stage at the ] before making his first forays into British films and television in the mid-1950s. | ||
| ==Film Career== | |||
| Early film roles include '']'' (1956), '']'' (1960), '']'' (1960), and '']'' (1960). In 1963 he had one of his most memorable roles as ] in '']''. His large physique also led to him being cast as ] in the 1960 film '']''. | |||
| Early film roles include '']'' (1956), '']'' (1960), '']'' (1960), and '']'' (1960). His large physique led to him being cast as ] in the 1960 film '']''. | |||
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In 1963 he had one of his most memorable roles as ] in '']''. The following year his profile was raised dramatically following his co-starring role as Colour Sgt. Frank Bourne in '']''. Other military roles followed in films such as '']'' (1966), '']'' (1967), '']'' and '']'' (both 1969). | ||
| In 1965 he took a turn as leading man, playing ] in '']''. The same year also saw another of his most memorable roles as Major Dalby in '']'' where he played the superior and nemesis of |
In 1965 he took a turn as leading man, playing ] in '']''. The same year also saw another of his most memorable roles as Major Dalby in '']'' where he played the superior and nemesis of ]'s secret agent ]. | ||
| Other villainous roles include Carl Petersen in ] movie '']'' (1967) and Count Contini in the ] film '']'' (1969), one of |
Other villainous roles include Carl Petersen in ] movie '']'' (1967) and Count Contini in the ] film '']'' (1969), one of a handful of Hollywood films he made in the late 1960s. | ||
| He also appeared in a number of horror films such as '']'' (1958), '']'' (1964), '']'' (1965), '']'' (1966) and '']'' (1971). | He also appeared in a number of horror films such as '']'' (1958), '']'' (1964), '']'' (1965), '']'' (1966) and '']'' (1971). | ||
| His last role was a cameo as "the Electric Messiah", a mental patient believing himself to be ], in '']'' (1972). | His last role was a cameo as "the Electric Messiah", a mental patient believing himself to be ], in '']'' (1972). | ||
| ==Television Career== | |||
| Television appearances include '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''. | |||
| ==Death== | |||
| Green's career was cut short when he died from an accidental overdose of sleeping pills in 1972, aged just 47. At the time of his death he was separated from his wife, the actress ]. | Green's career was cut short when he died from an accidental overdose of sleeping pills in 1972, aged just 47. At the time of his death he was separated from his wife, the actress ]. | ||
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Nigel Green (October 15, 1924 - May 15, 1972) was a British character actor. Because of his strapping build and commanding demeanour he would often be found playing military types in British and international films of the 1960s.
Early Life and Career
The son of a professor, Green attended King's College School, Wimbledon and the University of London followed by the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He appeared on stage at the Old Vic before making his first forays into British films and television in the mid-1950s.
Film Career
Early film roles include Reach for the Sky (1956), The Criminal (1960), The League of Gentlemen (1960), and Beat Girl (1960). His large physique led to him being cast as Little John in the 1960 film Sword of Sherwood Forest.
In 1963 he had one of his most memorable roles as Hercules in Jason and the Argonauts. The following year his profile was raised dramatically following his co-starring role as Colour Sgt. Frank Bourne in Zulu. Other military roles followed in films such as Khartoum (1966), Tobruk (1967), Fräulein Doktor and Play Dirty (both 1969).
In 1965 he took a turn as leading man, playing Nayland Smith in The Face of Fu Manchu. The same year also saw another of his most memorable roles as Major Dalby in The Ipcress File where he played the superior and nemesis of Michael Caine's secret agent Harry Palmer.
Other villainous roles include Carl Petersen in Bulldog Drummond movie Deadlier Than the Male (1967) and Count Contini in the Matt Helm film The Wrecking Crew (1969), one of a handful of Hollywood films he made in the late 1960s.
He also appeared in a number of horror films such as Corridors of Blood (1958), The Masque of the Red Death (1964), The Skull (1965), Let's Kill Uncle (1966) and Countess Dracula (1971).
His last role was a cameo as "the Electric Messiah", a mental patient believing himself to be God, in The Ruling Class (1972).
Television Career
Television appearances include William Tell, Danger Man, The Power Game, The Avengers, Sherlock Holmes, Jason King, The Protectors and The Persuaders!.
Death
Green's career was cut short when he died from an accidental overdose of sleeping pills in 1972, aged just 47. At the time of his death he was separated from his wife, the actress Patricia Marmont.
External links
Nigel Green at IMDb
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