David J. Nicholls

David J. Nicholls

Actor · Writer

West Midlands, England, UK
January 1, 1950

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.

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Representative Works

Gladiator
Gladiator
8.2
/ English
Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York
7.3
/ English
Highlander: Endgame
Highlander: Endgame
4.8
/ English
Muppet Treasure Island
Muppet Treasure Island
6.7
/ English
Jack & Sarah
Jack & Sarah
6.8
/ English
The Parole Officer
The Parole Officer
5.8
/ English
Aftersun
Aftersun
8.0
/ English
Wide-Eyed and Legless
Wide-Eyed and Legless
6.5
/ English
The Missing Postman
The Missing Postman
5.0
/ English
On the Palm
On the Palm
No Rating Yet
/ English
Shoot to Kill
Shoot to Kill
No Rating Yet
/ English
A Walk in Time: The Adventure Continues
A Walk in Time: The Adventure Continues
5.1
/ Italian

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Gladiator
2000Winner

Best Performance

Gladiator

Gangs of New York
2002Nominee

Best Performance

Gangs of New York

Highlander: Endgame
2000Nominee

Best Performance

Highlander: Endgame

Career Highlights

Muppet Treasure Island
1996Highlight

Best Performance

Muppet Treasure Island

Jack & Sarah
1995Highlight

Best Performance

Jack & Sarah

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