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Oliver MacGreevy
Acting
Born: August 3, 1928
Dublin, Ireland
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 A Whistle in the Dark at Joan Littlewood's Theatre Royal, Stratford East, in London, 1961.
Known For
Flash Gordon
as Klytus Observer No. 1
Tales from the Crypt
as Maniac
The Ruling Class
as Inmate
The Ipcress File
as Housemartin
The Four Musketeers
as Headsman (uncredited)
Salt & Pepper
as Rack
Modesty Blaise
as Tattooed Man
The Leather Boys
as Merchant Seaman
When Eight Bells Toll
as Quinn
Great Catherine
as General Pskov
