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
External Links
IMDb logo
Sort by Popularity
Scroll to TV Credits
Acting Roles
Crew Roles

Movies (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 2013
Poster of Red Mercury
Red Mercury
Nigel Terry was 59 in Red Mercury as 'Lindsey'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 2005
Poster of Troy
Troy
Nigel Terry was 58 in Troy as 'Archeptolemus'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 24 2003
Poster of Danielle Cable: Eyewitness
Danielle Cable: Eyewitness
Nigel Terry was 57 in Danielle Cable: Eyewitness as 'Kenneth Noye'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 14 2003
Poster of FearDotCom
FearDotCom
Nigel Terry was 56 in FearDotCom as 'Turnball'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 2002
Poster of Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment
Nigel Terry was 56 in Crime and Punishment as 'Svidrigailov'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 10 1998
Poster of The Ebb-Tide
The Ebb-Tide
Nigel Terry was 52 in The Ebb-Tide as 'Ellstrom'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 29 1998
Poster of The Hunchback
The Hunchback
Nigel Terry was 51 in The Hunchback as 'King Louis XI'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 16 1997
Poster of Blue
Blue
Nigel Terry was 48 in Blue as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1993
Poster of Edward II
Edward II
Nigel Terry was 46 in Edward II as 'Roger Mortimer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1991
Poster of War Requiem
War Requiem
Nigel Terry was 43 in War Requiem as 'Abraham'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 23 1987
Poster of Up Line
Up Line
Nigel Terry was 41 in Up Line as 'Raymond Rudran'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1987
Poster of Caravaggio
Caravaggio
Nigel Terry was 41 in Caravaggio as 'Caravaggio'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1986
Poster of Song of Experience
Song of Experience
Nigel Terry was 40 in Song of Experience as 'Railway Policeman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 16 1986
Poster of Sylvia
Sylvia
Nigel Terry was 40 in Sylvia as 'Aden'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Déjà Vu
Déjà Vu
Nigel Terry was 39 in Déjà Vu as 'Michael / Greg'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 28 1982
Poster of Excalibur
Excalibur
Nigel Terry was 35 in Excalibur as 'King Arthur'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1981
Poster of Flame
Flame
Nigel Terry was 29 in Flame as 'Assistant Disc Jockey (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 30 1968

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Foyle's War
Foyle's War
Nigel Terry was 57+ in Foyle's War
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 27 2002
Poster of Spooks
Spooks
Nigel Terry was 56+ in Spooks as 'Professor Stephen Curtis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 13 2002
Poster of Cutting It
Cutting It
Nigel Terry was 56+ in Cutting It as 'Dexter Berkowicz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 16 2002
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Nigel Terry was 55+ in Waking the Dead as 'Sam Jacobs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of The Vice
The Vice
Nigel Terry was 53+ in The Vice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 04 1999
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Nigel Terry was 50+ in Silent Witness
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Resort to Murder
Resort to Murder
Nigel Terry was 49+ in Resort to Murder
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 27 1995
Poster of Wycliffe
Wycliffe
Nigel Terry was 48+ in Wycliffe as 'Lawrence Vinter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 13 1994
Poster of The Mushroom Picker
The Mushroom Picker
Nigel Terry was 47+ in The Mushroom Picker as 'Kostya'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 03 1993
Poster of Highlander: The Series
Highlander: The Series
Nigel Terry was 47+ in Highlander: The Series as 'Gabriel Piton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 1992
Poster of Covington Cross
Covington Cross
Nigel Terry was 47+ in Covington Cross as 'sir Thomas Grey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 25 1992
Poster of The Orchid House
The Orchid House
Nigel Terry was 45+ in The Orchid House as 'Master'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 21 1991
Poster of Spender
Spender
Nigel Terry was 45+ in Spender as 'McDonna'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 1987
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Nigel Terry was 41+ in Casualty as 'Denny Davidson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Nigel Terry was 39+ in The Bill
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Nigel Terry was 33+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of Thirty-Minute Theatre
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Nigel Terry was 20+ in Thirty-Minute Theatre as 'Peter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1965