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.

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  Gladiator

  Giant Man

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  Heartbeat

  Peter Anderton

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  A Touch of Frost

  Garmon

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  Wycliffe

  Scrap Metal Merchant

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  Birds of a Feather

  Tony

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  Gangs of New York

  O'Connell Guard Leader

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  The Detectives

  P.C. Terry

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  Waiting for God

  Bearded Man

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  The Governor

  'Jumbo' Jackson

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  Queer as Folk

  PC Stroud

• 2007The VisitLipstick Dave
• 2006AftersunScreenplay
• 2002Gangs of New YorkO'Connell Guard Leader
• 2001Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real StoryRagnar
• 2001The Parole OfficerBill
• 2000Highlander: EndgameDrunk Friend
• 2000GladiatorGiant Man
• 1999Queer as FolkPC Stroud
• 1997A Walk in Time: The Adventure ContinuesHighlander
• 1997The Missing PostmanVic
• 1997IvanhoeLittle John
• 1996Muppet Treasure IslandCaptain Flint
• 1995Jack & SarahDelivery Man
• 1995The Governor'Jumbo' Jackson
• 1994WycliffeScrap Metal Merchant
• 1993Wide-Eyed and LeglessJCB Driver
• 1993The DetectivesP.C. Terry
• 1992A Touch of FrostGarmon
• 1992CivviesJohnny Blair
• 1992HeartbeatPeter Anderton
• 1991G.B.H.Poacher Terry
• 1990Waiting for GodBearded Man
• 1990Shoot to KillTraining Assistant
• 1989Birds of a FeatherTony
• 1988Love BirdsPolice Patrolman
• 1987On the PalmDuggie
• 1985BulmanDoorman
• 1984ScullyMarie's Biker Boyfriend (uncredited)