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

Flash Gordon

as Klytus Observer No. 1

The Ipcress File

as Housemartin

Tales from the Crypt

as Maniac

The Prisoner

as Gardener / Electrician

The Four Musketeers

as Headsman (uncredited)

The Avengers

as Barman

The Ruling Class

as Inmate

Modesty Blaise

as Tattooed Man

When Eight Bells Toll

as Quinn

The Whisperers

as 2nd Redeemer