Derren Nesbitt
Acting
Biography
Derren Nesbitt (born Derren Michael Horwitz; 19 June 1935) is a British actor. Nesbitt's film career began in the late 1950s, and he also appeared in many television series in the late 1960s into the 1970s. He is known for his role as Major von Hapen in the 1968 film Where Eagles Dare. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Born: June 19, 1935
Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Known For
Life in Danger
Panic and fear overtake a small British farming community after a homicidal child-killer escapes from a local mental hospital.
Richard Burton: Wild Genius
The son of a Welsh miner, Richard Burton became a Hollywood star and is considered one of the greatest British actors ever. He lived a big life in a short time. This is his epic story, from the village of Pontrhydyfen to global icon, and from the teacher in Port Talbot spotting his talents and transforming his life to being offered $7 million for seven movies and a scandalous love affair with Elizabeth Taylor that captivated the world.
Doctor Who
The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling spaceship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Along with a succession of companions, The Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help ordinary people, and right many wrongs.
The Prisoner
After resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a bizarre Kafkaesque prison. His warders demand information. He gives them nothing, but only tries to escape.
A Night to Remember
The sinking of the Titanic is presented in a highly realistic fashion in this tense British drama. The disaster is portrayed largely from the perspective of the ocean liner's second officer, Charles Lightoller. Despite numerous warnings about ice, the ship sails on, with Capt. Edward John Smith keeping it going at a steady clip. When the doomed vessel finally hits an iceberg, the crew and passengers discover that they lack enough lifeboats, and tragedy follows.
UFO
A secret, high-technology international agency called SHADO defends Earth from alien invaders.
The Persuaders!
An English aristocrat and an American millionaire come together to tackle crime.
Where Eagles Dare
World War II is raging, and an American general has been captured and is being held hostage in the Schloss Adler, a Bavarian castle that's nearly impossible to breach. It's up to a group of skilled Allied soldiers to liberate the general before it's too late.
Victim
A web of blackmail and murder attracts the attention of a barrister with a seemingly idyllic life, threatening to derail his career on the path of success.
The Comic Strip Presents...
The Comic Strip is a group of British comedians, who came to prominence in the 1980s. They are known for their television series The Comic Strip Presents... which was labelled as an example of alternative comedy. The core members are Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson, Jennifer Saunders and Alexei Sayle with frequent appearances by Keith Allen, Robbie Coltrane and others.
Filmography
as Self
as Hugh Morgan
as Jackie
as Grandad
as Sinclair
as Prime Minister
as The Minister
as Arthur Corbin
as Inspector Grosse
as General Galtieri
as Chauffeur/McGregor
as Manager
as Tammy
as Aide/Kinnock
as General Galtieri
as Jake Sanderson
as Dennis Swain
as Craig Collins
as Arthur Lubinsky
as Lebec
as Ron
as Inspector Lebec
as Lebec
as Jeremy
as Colonel Stok
as Replacement Milkman (uncredited)
as Sid Sabbath
as Colin Foster
as Brad Huron
as Andrew Joyce
as Burke
as Groski
as Galt
as Colonel Craig Collins
as Det. Chief Insp. Jordan
as Von Hapen
as Pallain
as New Number Two
as Colonel Hartmann
as Fabian
as Skinner
as Lanyon
as der jüngere Bruder
as John 'Benny' Benson
as Tegana
as Bertie Hoyle
as Tegana
as Netchideff
as Polikoff
as Roger Forrester
as Lodger
as Griff
as Sandy
as Tony
as Martin of Eastwood (uncredited)
as Mick
as The Radar Operator, at the radar room (uncredited)
as The Man
as Thug in Fight On Tow Path
as Spider
as Sentry
as Frederick
as Captain Werner
as Schulemburg
as Martin
as Stephan
as Stoker Holding Oar on Upturned Lifeboat (uncredited)
as Patrol Boat Officer
as Sir Oringle
as Tristram
as Warrior
as Magnus
as Firth
as Derry
as Gogus
as Cook-monk
as Geoffrey Fitton