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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 and men of action in such classic sixties films as Jason and the Argonauts, Zulu and The Ipcress File.

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.

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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

• 1924 births
• 1972 deaths
• People from Pretoria
• British actors
• British stage actors
• British film actors
• Alumni of the University of London
• English people of South African descent