Portrait of Nigel Terry

Nigel Terry

Bio: Nigel Terry (1945 -2015) was an English stage and film actor probably best known for his portrayal of King Arthur in John Boorman's 1981 film Excalibur, the future King John in 1968's A Lion In Winter, and for his work with legendary British auteur Derek Jarman, including the title role in his 1986 production of Caravaggio.
Born: Wed, Aug 15 1945
Birthplace: Bristol, England, UK

Death: Thu, Apr 30 2015
Nigel Terry is 69 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of to Crinkle their Wrist, Perfumed Splendour
to Crinkle their Wrist, Perfumed Splendour
Nigel Terry would have been no older than
69 in to Crinkle their Wrist, Perfumed Splendour
as 'Caravaggio (archive footage)'.
Sun, Nov 26 2023
Poster of The Gospel According to St Derek
The Gospel According to St Derek
Nigel Terry was
69 in The Gospel According to St Derek
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 20 2014
Poster of Excalibur: Behind the Movie
Excalibur: Behind the Movie
Nigel Terry was
68 in Excalibur: Behind the Movie
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 20 2013
Poster of Red Mercury
Red Mercury
Nigel Terry was
59 in Red Mercury
as 'Lindsey'.
Fri, May 13 2005
Poster of Troy
Troy
Nigel Terry was
58 in Troy
as 'Archeptolemus'.
Thu, May 13 2004
Poster of The Tulse Luper Suitcases: Antwerp
The Tulse Luper Suitcases: Antwerp
Nigel Terry was
58 in The Tulse Luper Suitcases: Antwerp
Sun, Aug 31 2003
Poster of The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story
Nigel Terry was
57 in The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story
as 'Sesame Esau'.
Sat, May 24 2003
Poster of Danielle Cable: Eyewitness
Danielle Cable: Eyewitness
Nigel Terry was
57 in Danielle Cable: Eyewitness
as 'Kenneth Noye'.
Mon, Apr 14 2003
Poster of FearDotCom
FearDotCom
Nigel Terry was
56 in FearDotCom
as 'Turnball'.
Fri, Aug 09 2002
Poster of Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment
Nigel Terry was
56 in Crime and Punishment
as 'Svidrigailov'.
Tue, Feb 12 2002
Poster of The Search for John Gissing
The Search for John Gissing
Nigel Terry was
56 in The Search for John Gissing
as 'Alan Jardeen'.
Thu, Nov 01 2001
Poster of The Emperor's New Clothes
The Emperor's New Clothes
Nigel Terry was
55 in The Emperor's New Clothes
as 'Montholon'.
Sat, Aug 11 2001
Poster of Far from the Madding Crowd
Far from the Madding Crowd
Nigel Terry was
52 in Far from the Madding Crowd
as 'Mr Boldwood'.
Sun, May 10 1998
Poster of The Ebb-Tide
The Ebb-Tide
Nigel Terry was
52 in The Ebb-Tide
as 'Ellstrom'.
Sun, Mar 29 1998
Poster of The Hunchback
The Hunchback
Nigel Terry was
51 in The Hunchback
as 'King Louis XI'.
Sun, Mar 16 1997
Poster of Blue
Blue
Nigel Terry was
48 in Blue
as '(voice)'.
Thu, Aug 19 1993
Poster of Edward II
Edward II
Nigel Terry was
46 in Edward II
as 'Roger Mortimer'.
Fri, Oct 18 1991
Poster of War Requiem
War Requiem
Nigel Terry was
43 in War Requiem
as 'Abraham'.
Fri, Jan 06 1989
Poster of The Last of England
The Last of England
Nigel Terry was
42 in The Last of England
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Aug 23 1987
Poster of Up Line
Up Line
Nigel Terry was
41 in Up Line
as 'Raymond Rudran'.
Wed, Feb 04 1987
Poster of Caravaggio
Caravaggio
Nigel Terry was
41 in Caravaggio
as 'Caravaggio'.
Fri, Aug 29 1986
Poster of On Wings of Fire
On Wings of Fire
Nigel Terry was
40 in On Wings of Fire
as 'Zarathustra'.
Sun, Jun 01 1986
Poster of Song of Experience
Song of Experience
Nigel Terry was
40 in Song of Experience
as 'Railway Policeman'.
Sun, Feb 16 1986
Poster of Sylvia
Sylvia
Nigel Terry was
40 in Sylvia
as 'Aden'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Déjà Vu
Déjà Vu
Nigel Terry was
39 in Déjà Vu
as 'Michael / Greg'.
Wed, May 01 1985
Poster of The Merry Wives of Windsor
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Nigel Terry was
37 in The Merry Wives of Windsor
as 'Pistol'.
Tue, Dec 28 1982
Poster of Excalibur
Excalibur
Nigel Terry was
35 in Excalibur
as 'King Arthur'.
Fri, Apr 10 1981
Poster of Flame
Flame
Nigel Terry was
29 in Flame
as 'Assistant Disc Jockey (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 13 1975
Poster of The Lion in Winter
The Lion in Winter
Nigel Terry was
23 in The Lion in Winter
as 'John'.
Wed, Oct 30 1968

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 Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Nigel Terry was
59+ in Doctor Who
as 'Cobb'.
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Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Foyle's War
Foyle's War
Nigel Terry was
57+ in Foyle's War
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Sun, Oct 27 2002
Poster of Spooks
Spooks
Nigel Terry was
56+ in Spooks
as 'Professor Stephen Curtis'.
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Mon, May 13 2002
Poster of Cutting It
Cutting It
Nigel Terry was
56+ in Cutting It
as 'Dexter Berkowicz'.
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Tue, Apr 16 2002
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Nigel Terry was
55+ in Waking the Dead
as 'Sam Jacobs'.
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Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of The Vice
The Vice
Nigel Terry was
53+ in The Vice
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Mon, Jan 04 1999
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Nigel Terry was
50+ in Silent Witness
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Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Resort to Murder
Resort to Murder
Nigel Terry was
49+ in Resort to Murder
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Thu, Jul 27 1995
Poster of Wycliffe
Wycliffe
Nigel Terry was
48+ in Wycliffe
as 'Lawrence Vinter'.
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Sun, Jul 24 1994
Poster of Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky
Nigel Terry was
48+ in Pie in the Sky
as 'Byron de Goris'.
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Sun, Mar 13 1994
Poster of The Mushroom Picker
The Mushroom Picker
Nigel Terry was
47+ in The Mushroom Picker
as 'Kostya'.
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Wed, Feb 03 1993
Poster of Highlander: The Series
Highlander: The Series
Nigel Terry was
47+ in Highlander: The Series
as 'Gabriel Piton'.
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Sat, Oct 03 1992
Poster of Covington Cross
Covington Cross
Nigel Terry was
47+ in Covington Cross
as 'sir Thomas Grey'.
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Tue, Aug 25 1992
Poster of The Orchid House
The Orchid House
Nigel Terry was
45+ in The Orchid House
as 'Master'.
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Thu, Feb 21 1991
Poster of Spender
Spender
Nigel Terry was
45+ in Spender
as 'McDonna'.
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Tue, Jan 08 1991
Poster of South Of The Border
South Of The Border
Nigel Terry was
43+ in South Of The Border
as 'Eddie'.
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Tue, Oct 25 1988
Poster of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Nigel Terry was
41+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
as 'Denys Villiers'.
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Sun, Aug 02 1987
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Nigel Terry was
41+ in Casualty
as 'Denny Davidson'.
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Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Nigel Terry was
39+ in The Bill
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of BBC Television Shakespeare
BBC Television Shakespeare
Nigel Terry was
33+ in BBC Television Shakespeare
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978