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Oliver MacGreevy

Oliver MacGreevy

Actor Aug 3 (died age 53) Dublin, Ireland 1950–1980 (30 year career)
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Biography

Oliver John MacGreevy (25 July 1928 – October 1981) was an Irish actor who appeared in many British films and television series from the mid 1950s until he retired in 1980, often as brutish, shaven-headed villains. Among his roles he played Housemartin in The Ipcress File (1965) and made an appearance as both the Gardener and the Electrician in the first episode of The Prisoner TV series ("Arrival", 1967). He also appeared in an episode of Thriller (1975). On stage, he appeared in Tom Murphy's…

Known For

Flash Gordon
Film

Flash Gordon

Klytus Observer No. 1
The Ipcress File
Film

The Ipcress File

Housemartin
Tales from the Crypt
Film

Tales from the Crypt

Maniac
The Four Musketeers
Film

The Four Musketeers

Headsman (uncredited)
The Ruling Class
Film

The Ruling Class

Inmate
When Eight Bells Toll
Film

When Eight Bells Toll

Quinn
Modesty Blaise
Film

Modesty Blaise

Tattooed Man
The Whisperers
Film

The Whisperers

2nd Redeemer

Filmography

Acting (39)

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