Portrait of David J. Nicholls

David J. Nicholls

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, Jan 01 1950
Birthplace: West Midlands, England, UK

Death: Mon, Jun 23 2008
David J. Nicholls is 58 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York
David J. Nicholls was 52 in Gangs of New York as 'O'Connell Guard Leader'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 2002
Poster of The Parole Officer
The Parole Officer
David J. Nicholls was 51 in The Parole Officer as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 2001
Poster of Highlander: Endgame
Highlander: Endgame
David J. Nicholls was 50 in Highlander: Endgame as 'Drunk Friend'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 2000
Poster of Gladiator
Gladiator
David J. Nicholls was 50 in Gladiator as 'Giant Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 2000
Poster of A Walk in Time - The Adventure Continues
A Walk in Time - The Adventure Continues
David J. Nicholls was 47 in A Walk in Time - The Adventure Continues as 'Highlander'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 1997
Poster of The Missing Postman
The Missing Postman
David J. Nicholls was 47 in The Missing Postman as 'Vic'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1997
Poster of Muppet Treasure Island
Muppet Treasure Island
David J. Nicholls was 46 in Muppet Treasure Island as 'Captain Flint'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1996
Poster of Jack & Sarah
Jack & Sarah
David J. Nicholls was 45 in Jack & Sarah as 'Delivery Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1995
Poster of Wide-Eyed and Legless
Wide-Eyed and Legless
David J. Nicholls was 43 in Wide-Eyed and Legless as 'JCB Driver'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 05 1993
Poster of Shoot to Kill
Shoot to Kill
David J. Nicholls was 40 in Shoot to Kill as 'Training Assistant'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 03 1990
Poster of Love Birds
Love Birds
David J. Nicholls was 38 in Love Birds as 'Police Patrolman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 06 1988
Poster of On the Palm
On the Palm
David J. Nicholls was 37 in On the Palm as 'Duggie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 05 1987

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Visit
The Visit
David J. Nicholls was 57+ in The Visit as 'Lipstick Dave'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 15 2007
Poster of Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
David J. Nicholls was 51+ in Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story as 'Ragnar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 02 2001
Poster of Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe
David J. Nicholls was 47+ in Ivanhoe as 'Little John'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1997
Poster of Wycliffe
Wycliffe
David J. Nicholls was 44+ in Wycliffe as 'Scrap Metal Merchant, Ray Gurney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 24 1994
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
David J. Nicholls was 43+ in The Detectives as 'P.C. Terry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 27 1993
Poster of A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost
David J. Nicholls was 42+ in A Touch of Frost as 'Garmon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
David J. Nicholls was 42+ in Heartbeat as 'Peter Anderton, Big Bo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of G.B.H.
G.B.H.
David J. Nicholls was 41+ in G.B.H. as 'Poacher Terry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1991
Poster of Civvies
Civvies
David J. Nicholls was 41+ in Civvies as 'Johnny Blair'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 20 1991
Poster of Waiting for God
Waiting for God
David J. Nicholls was 40+ in Waiting for God as 'Bearded Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 1990
Poster of Birds of a Feather
Birds of a Feather
David J. Nicholls was 39+ in Birds of a Feather as 'Tony'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 16 1989