Nigel Green
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Nigel Green (15 October 1924 – 15 May 1972) was a South African-born British character actor. Because of his strapping build and commanding demeanour he would often be found playing military types and men of action in such classic sixties films as Jason and the Argonauts, Zulu, Tobruk and The Ipcress File. Description above from the Wikipedia article Nigel Green, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nigel Green reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 45 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Nigel Green's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nigel Green remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in As Long as They're Happy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Nigel Green Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nigel Green's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nigel Green.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Gawain and the Green Knight | Green Knight | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Ruling Class | McKyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Countess Dracula | Captain Dobi | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Kremlin Letter | The Whore | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Betrayal | Colonel Mathesius | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Play Dirty | Col. Masters | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Wrecking Crew | Count Massimo Contini | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Pink Jungle | Dennis McCune (incorrectly given in credits as 'Crowley') | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Africa: Texas Style! | Karl Bekker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Deadlier Than the Male | Carl Petersen | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Tobruk | Colonel John Harker | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Let's Kill Uncle | Major Kevin Harrison | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Khartoum | General Wolseley | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Skull | Inspector Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Face of Fu Manchu | Sir Nyland Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Ipcress File | Major Dalby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Masque of the Red Death | Ludovico | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Saturday Night Out | Paddy | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Zulu | Colour Sgt. Frank Bourne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Man Who Finally Died | Sergeant Hirsch | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Jason and the Argonauts | Hercules | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Corridors of Blood | Insp. Donovan | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Mystery Submarine | Chief ERA Lovejoy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Playback | Ralph Monk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Durant Affair | Sir Patrick | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Prince and the Pauper | The Ruffler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Spanish Sword | Breaute | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Queen's Guards | Abu Sibdar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Pit of Darkness | Jonathan | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Man at the Carlton Tower | Lew Daney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Gorgo | Bulletin Announcer (Uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sword of Sherwood Forest | Little John | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Criminal | Ted | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Beat Girl | Simon | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The League of Gentlemen | Kissing Man in Truck (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Witness in the Dark | The Intruder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Gypsy and the Gentleman | Game Pup | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Bitter Victory | Private Wilkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Find the Lady | Photographer (Uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Reach for the Sky | Streatfeild | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | As Long as They're Happy | Peter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Stranger from Venus | Second Police Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Sea Shall Not Have Them | Met Officer Howard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Meet Mr. Malcolm | Sergeant Bassett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | This Was Paris | German Fifth Columnist , disguised as a French soldier | Average | Similar → |
Nigel Green - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nigel Green?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nigel Green is "As Long as They're Happy" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Nigel Green acted in?
Nigel Green has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nigel Green?
Other notable films include "Zulu", "Jason and the Argonauts", and "The Sea Shall Not Have Them".