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David J. Nicholls
Acting
Born January 1, 1950 · West Midlands, England, UK
Died June 23, 2008
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.
Filmography12 titles

Gladiator
2000as Giant Man
2000as Giant Man

Queer as Folk
1999as PC Stroud
1999as PC Stroud

A Touch of Frost
1992as Garmon
1992as Garmon

Waiting for God
1990as Bearded Man
1990as Bearded Man

Gangs of New York
2002as O'Connell Guard Leader
2002as O'Connell Guard Leader

Heartbeat
1992as Big Bo
1992as Big Bo

Ivanhoe
as Little John
as Little John

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
2001as Ragnar
2001as Ragnar

Muppet Treasure Island
1996as Captain Flint
1996as Captain Flint

Birds of a Feather
1989as Tony
1989as Tony

Wycliffe
1993as Scrap Metal Merchant
1993as Scrap Metal Merchant

Highlander: Endgame
2000as Drunk Friend
2000as Drunk Friend