David J. Nicholls
Born: 1950-01-01 in West Midlands, England, UK
Died: 2008-06-23
Known For: Acting
Biography
Statuesque Northern actor known for his Viking looks, David Nicholls was originally a rugby player with the Scarborough team before turning to acting and a variety of roles in films and TV. He died in 2008, an inquest hearing that his death came about 40 years after being exposed to asbestos in a car parts factory he worked at as a young man.
Filmography
2007
- The Visit as Lipstick Dave
2006
- Aftersun ... (Screenplay)
2002
- Gangs of New York as O'Connell Guard Leader
2001
- Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story as Ragnar
- The Parole Officer as Bill
2000
- Gladiator as Giant Man
- Highlander: Endgame as Drunk Friend
1997
- Ivanhoe as Little John
- A Walk in Time: The Adventure Continues as Highlander
- The Missing Postman as Vic
1996
- Muppet Treasure Island as Captain Flint
1995
- Jack & Sarah as Delivery Man
1994
- Wycliffe as Scrap Metal Merchant
1993
- The Detectives as P.C. Terry
- Wide-Eyed and Legless as JCB Driver
1992
- Heartbeat as Peter Anderton
- A Touch of Frost as Garmon
1990
- Waiting for God as Bearded Man
- Shoot to Kill as Training Assistant
1989
- Birds of a Feather as Tony
1988
- Love Birds as Police Patrolman
1987
- On the Palm as Duggie
1984
- Scully as Marie's Biker Boyfriend (uncredited)