Acting
David J. Nicholls
EN, IT cinema · 13 credits
Born
1 January 1950
Died
23 June 2008 (aged 58)
Birthplace
West Midlands, England, UK
Also known as Dave Nicholls · David J Nichols · 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.
Known for
Filmography

Aftersun
Screenplay

Gangs of New York
as O'Connell Guard Leader

Gladiator
as Giant Man

Highlander: Endgame
as Drunk Friend

A Walk in Time: The Adventure Continues
as Highlander

Muppet Treasure Island
as Captain Flint

Jack & Sarah
as Delivery Man

Wide-Eyed and Legless
as JCB Driver

Shoot to Kill
as Training Assistant

Love Birds
as Police Patrolman

On the Palm
as Duggie



