Also Known As: Oliver John MacGreevy
Oliver MacGreevy
📍Born in 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
Modesty Blaise
as Tattooed Man
The Ipcress File
as Housemartin
The Whisperers
as 2nd Redeemer
The Frozen Dead
as Joseph the Butler
The Nine Ages of Nakedness
as Hargreaves (segment "The Old Dark House")
The Four Musketeers
as Headsman (uncredited)
The Ruling Class
as Inmate
The Christmas Tree
Time in Advance
as Chief Guard
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die
as Ringo
The Fall of the House of Usher
as Finn
When Eight Bells Toll
as Quinn
📌 Quick Info
Born
August 3, 1928
Place of Birth
Dublin, Ireland
Department
Acting
Popularity
0.5
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
41
Acting Roles
0
Crew Roles
24
Movies
17
TV Shows