Oliver MacGreevy
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
Tattooed Man
Modesty Blaise
Housemartin
The Ipcress File
2nd Redeemer
The Whisperers
Joseph the Butler
The Frozen Dead
Hargreaves (segment "The Old Dark House")
The Nine Ages of Nakedness
Headsman (uncredited)
The Four Musketeers
Inmate
The Ruling Class
The Christmas Tree
Chief Guard
Time in Advance
Ringo
Se tutte le donne del mondo
Finn
The Fall of the House of Usher
Quinn
When Eight Bells Toll
General Pskov
Great Catherine
Building Foreman
The Scamp
Maniac
Tales from the Crypt
Merchant Seaman
The Leather Boys
Rack
Salt & Pepper
Klytus Observer No. 1
Flash Gordon
Henry
Where the Action Is
Simms
No. 1 of the Secret Service
Sir Humphrey
Drama '64/Studio '64: A Wicked World
Wilkinson
Incident at Midnight
Cafe Owner
The Rivals
Landlord
Thrills Galore
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
24
Gender
Male
Birthday
1928-08-03
Place of Birth
Dublin, Ireland
Also Known As
Oliver John MacGreevy