David J. Nicholls
Known for Acting · 26 credits
- Born
- 1950-01-01
- Died
- 2008-06-23
- Place of birth
- West Midlands, England, UK
- 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.
Known For
TV Shows (14)

Heartbeat
1992
as Peter Anderton / Big Bo

A Touch of Frost
1992
as Garmon

Birds of a Feather
1989
as Tony

Wycliffe
1994
as Scrap Metal Merchant / Ray Gurney

The Detectives
1993
as P.C. Terry

Waiting for God
1990
as Bearded Man

Queer as Folk
1999
as PC Stroud

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
2001
as Ragnar

Bulman
1985
as Doorman

G.B.H.
1991
as Poacher Terry

Ivanhoe
1997
as Little John

Scully
1984
as Marie's Biker Boyfriend (uncredited)

The Visit
2007
as Lipstick Dave

Civvies
1991
as Johnny Blair
Movies (12)

Gladiator
2000
as Giant Man

Gangs of New York
2002
as O'Connell Guard Leader

Muppet Treasure Island
1996
as Captain Flint

Highlander: Endgame
2000
as Drunk Friend

Jack & Sarah
1995
as Delivery Man

The Parole Officer
2001
as Bill

A Walk in Time: The Adventure Continues
1997
as Highlander

Wide-Eyed and Legless
1993
as JCB Driver

The Missing Postman
1997
as Vic

Shoot to Kill
1990
as Training Assistant

On the Palm
1987
as Duggie

Love Birds
1988
as Police Patrolman
About David J. Nicholls
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. With 26 credits spanning from 1984 to 2007, David J. Nicholls has appeared in 12 films and 14 TV shows.
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Most Popular David J. Nicholls Movies
- Gladiator (2000) — as Giant Man
- Gangs of New York (2002) — as O'Connell Guard Leader
- Muppet Treasure Island (1996) — as Captain Flint
- Highlander: Endgame (2000) — as Drunk Friend
- Jack & Sarah (1995) — as Delivery Man
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