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Nigel Davenport

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May 23, 1928 in Shelford Cambridge, England, UK
Biography:A character player even in youth, British actor Nigel Davenport has spent nearly forty years in briskly businesslike stage, screen and TV roles. He made his film debut as the police sergeant in Michael Powell's notorious "Peeping Tom" (1959). Among his many colorful screen characterizations were the Duke of Norfolk in "A Man For All Seasons" (1966), Bothwell in "Mary Queen of Scots" (1971), Van Helsing in the 1973 Frank Langella version of "Dracula" and Lord Birkenbed in the Oscar-winning "Chariots of Fire". Nigel Davenport's TV credits include the miniseries Prince Regent (1979, as King George III), and "Masada" (1981). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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