David J. Nicholls

Personal Info

Birthday

January 1, 1950

Day of Death

2008-06-23

(58 years old)

Place of Birth

West Midlands, England, UK

Also Known As

Dave Nicholls

David J Nichols

David J. Nicholls

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.

Known For

A Touch of Frost

Gladiator

Heartbeat

Birds of a Feather

Wycliffe

The Detectives

Gangs of New York

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story

Filmography

2002
Gangs of New York
as O'Connell Guard Leader
2001
The Parole Officer
as Bill
2000
Highlander: Endgame
as Drunk Friend
Gladiator
as Giant Man
1997
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
1993
Wide-Eyed and Legless
as JCB Driver
1990
Shoot to Kill
as Training Assistant
1988
Love Birds
as Police Patrolman
1987
On the Palm
as Duggie