Derren Nesbitt
| Derren Nesbitt | |
|---|---|
| Born | Derren Michael Horwitz 19 June 1935 London, England, UK |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1957-2007 |
| Spouse | Anne Aubrey (?-1973) (divorced) 1 child Miranda Nesbitt |
Derren Nesbitt (born Derren Michael Horwitz 19 June 1935) is an English actor. Possibly his best known role was as SS Major von Hapen in Where Eagles Dare.
In 2008 he was writing a book on "biblical myths and falsehoods".[1]
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[edit] Acting career
Nesbitt's many television credits date back to the 1950s, including roles in The Invisible Man, Man of the World, Danger Man, The Prisoner, Doctor Who, UFO and The Saint. He has also appeared in ongoing roles in a few series, including Special Branch and The Courtroom.
[edit] Personal life
Nesbitt has been married four times and has five children from his various marriages.[2]
His first wife was the actress Anne Aubrey. On 25 January 1973 he was convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm on two occasions in October the previous year, by beating her with a leather strap after she told him that she was having an affair with another man, and by bruising her breast the next day. They divorced soon after.[1][3]
As of 2010, he lives in West Worthing, West Sussex with his fourth wife Miranda.[2]
[edit] Filmography
- The Silent Enemy (1958)
- A Night to Remember (1958)
- Life in Danger (1959)
- Behemoth the Sea Monster (1959)
- Room at the Top (1959)
- In the Nick (1960)
- Sword of Sherwood Forest (1960)
- The Man in the Back Seat (1961)
- Victim (1961)
- Danger Man (1961)
- Strongroom (1962)
- Term of Trial (1962)
- Kill or Cure (1962)
- The Informers (1963)
- The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders (1965)
- The Blue Max (1966)
- The Naked Runner (1967)
- The Prisoner (1967)
- Nobody Runs Forever (1968)
- Where Eagles Dare (1968)
- Monte Carlo or Bust! (1969)
- Ooh... You Are Awful (1972)
- Burke & Hare (1972)
- Innocent Bystanders (1972)
- Not Now Darling (1973)
- The Amorous Milkman (1975)
- Spy Story (1976)
- Give Us Tomorrow (1978)
- The Playbirds (1978)
- The Saint and the Brave Goose (1979)
- The Guns and the Fury (1981)
- Funny Money (1982)
- Eat the Rich (1987)
- Fatal Sky (1990)
- Bullseye! (1990)
- Flawless (2007)
- The Hot Potato (2011)
[edit] References
- ^ a b Moore, Matthew (24 July 2008). "TV actor Derren Nesbitt to expose 'biblical myths' in controversial book - Telegraph". London: telegraph.co.uk. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/2453222/TV-actor-Derren-Nesbitt-to-expose-biblical-myths-in-controversial-book.html. Retrieved 2009-06-13.
- ^ a b http://sussex.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/derren-nesbitt-at-75-19355/ Derren Nesbitt at 75
- ^ The case received significant coverage in the 26 January 1973 editions of several newspapers, including the Sun, Daily Telegraph, and Daily Record.
