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.
Nigel Green Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Nigel Green reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 45 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Nigel Green's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of Nigel Green's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Mystery Submarine, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Nigel Green Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nigel Green's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Nigel Green has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Deadlier Than the Male | Carl Petersen | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Tobruk | Colonel John Harker | Hit | 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 Nayland 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 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Playback | Ralph Monk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Durant Affair | Sir Patrick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Prince and the Pauper | The Ruffler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Spanish Sword | Breaute | Hit | 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 | Hit | 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 "Mystery Submarine" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Africa: Texas Style!", "As Long as They're Happy", and "Zulu".