David J. Nicholls
Acting
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Acting Credits
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
Filmography

The Visit
2007
as Lipstick Dave

Gangs of New York
2002
as O'Connell Guard Leader

The Parole Officer
2001
as Bill

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
2001
as Ragnar

Gladiator
2000
as Giant Man

Highlander: Endgame
2000
as Drunk Friend

Queer as Folk
1999
as PC Stroud

The Missing Postman
1997
as Vic

A Walk in Time: The Adventure Continues
1997
as Highlander

Ivanhoe
1997
as Little John

Muppet Treasure Island
1996
as Captain Flint

Jack & Sarah
1995
as Delivery Man

The Governor
1995
as 'Jumbo' Jackson

Wycliffe
1994
as Scrap Metal Merchant

Wycliffe
1994
as Ray Gurney

Wide-Eyed and Legless
1993
as JCB Driver

The Detectives
1993
as P.C. Terry

Heartbeat
1992
as Peter Anderton

A Touch of Frost
1992
as Garmon

Heartbeat
1992
as Big Bo

Civvies
1992
as Johnny Blair

G.B.H.
1991
as Poacher Terry

Shoot to Kill
1990
as Training Assistant

Waiting for God
1990
as Bearded Man

Birds of a Feather
1989
as Tony

Love Birds
1988
as Police Patrolman

On the Palm
1987
as Duggie

Bulman
1985
as Doorman

Scully
1984
as Marie's Biker Boyfriend (uncredited)