David Nicholls

from West Midlands, England, UK

Artwork for Gladiator

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.

Timeline

2006Aged 56

  • Poster for Aftersun

    Screenplay

2002Aged 52

  • Poster for Gangs of New York

    O'Connell Guard Leader

2001Aged 51

  • Poster for The Parole Officer

    Bill

2000Aged 50

  • Poster for Gladiator

    Giant Man

  • Poster for Highlander: Endgame

    Drunk Friend

1997Aged 47

  • Poster for The Missing Postman

    Vic

  • Poster for A Walk in Time: The Adventure Continues

    Highlander

1996Aged 46

  • Poster for Muppet Treasure Island

    Captain Flint

1995Aged 45

  • Poster for Jack & Sarah

    Delivery Man

1993Aged 43

  • Poster for Wide-Eyed and Legless

    JCB Driver

1990Aged 40

  • Poster for Shoot to Kill

    Training Assistant

1988Aged 38

  • Poster for Love Birds

    Police Patrolman

1987Aged 37

  • Poster for On the Palm

    Duggie

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