Oliver Muirhead
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| Oliver Muirhead | |
|---|---|
| Other names | George Mole |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
Oliver Muirhead is an English character actor known for often portraying pompous country gentlemen. In 1986, he also directed the musical pantomime A Christmas Held Captive. In addition to acting, Muirhead has also lent his voice to various animated series such as P.J. Sparkles and Spider-Man and the video games Zork: Grand Inquisitor, Dead to Rights, The Hobbit and Eragon.
He is perhaps most recognizable in the USA for his appearances in 1990s commercials for Tombstone Pizza.
In 1991, he starred in the soap opera Santa Barbara as Mr. Marx: he hired Gina at the Santa Barbara Sperm Bank.
[edit] Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1989 | She's Out of Control | Nigel | |
| 1993 | Ghost Brigade | Richard Bradley | Alternative title: The Killing Box and Grey Knight |
| 1996 | Spider-Man: Sins of the Fathers | The Spot (Voice) | Direct-to-video release |
| 1997 | Swimsuit: The Movie | Jeremy Hollister | |
| 1999 | Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me | British Colonel | |
| 2000 | MVP: Most Valuable Primate | Dr. Peabody | |
| 2002 | Man of the Year | Reg | |
| 2005 | Fun with Dick and Jane | Account Rep, Grand Cayman Bank | Alternative title: Alternative Career |
| 2006 | Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties | Mr. Greene | Alternative title: Garfield 2 |
| 2007 | Alvin and the Chipmunks | Butler | |
| National Treasure: Book of Secrets | Control Room Guard | ||
| 2008 | An American Carol | Neville Chamberlain | |
| Super Capers | Herbert Q | ||
| Son of Mourning | JBS News Anchor | ||
| 2010 | The Social Network | Mr. Kenwright | |
| 2012 | The Movie | ||
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1989 | Tarzan in Manhattan | Television movie | |
| Jake and the Fatman | Mr. Pruitt | Episode: "My Shining Hour" | |
| 1990–1991 | Who's the Boss? | Maitre d' Oliver |
2 episodes |
| 1991 | Santa Barbara | Mr. Marx | |
| 1993 | Living Single | Waiter | 1 episode |
| 1994 | Getting By | Niles | 1 episode |
| Married... with Children | Mr. Blithers | Episode: "Driving Mr. Boondy" | |
| 1995 | Kirk | Mr. Chumwell | 1 episode |
| All That | Health Inspector | 1 episode: Good Burger sketch | |
| 1995–1996 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Mr. Sunshine Manager |
2 episodes |
| 1996 | Maybe This Time | Mr. Nichols | 1 episode |
| 1996–1997 | Spider-Man | Dr. Jonathan Ohn (Voice) | 4 episodes |
| 1997 | Meego | Mr. McQuidy | 1 episode |
| 1997–1998 | Unhappily Ever After | Mr. Monteleone | 6 episodes |
| 1998 | Suddenly Susan | Dr. Hale | 1 episode |
| Seinfeld | Lubeck | Episode: "The Frogger" | |
| 1999 | Kenan & Kel | Waiter/Gavin | Episode: "Freezer Burned" |
| 2000 | The Beach Boys: An American Family | TV Host | Television movie |
| Friends | The Jeweler | Episode: "The One With the Ring" | |
| 2001–2002 | Buffy, the Vampire Slayer | Phili | Episodes: "Checkpoint" "Never Leave Me" |
| 2003 | The Parkers | Ben | 1 episode |
| Will & Grace | Walter | Episode: "Strangers With Candic" | |
| Joan of Arcadia | Proctor God | 1 episode | |
| 2004 | Yes, Dear | Coleman | 1 episode |
| 2005 | Las Vegas | Valet | Episode: "Hide and Sneak" |
| 2006 | Gilmore Girls | Arthur Gordon | Episode: "Brideshead Revisted" |
| 2007 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Mr. Duatch | Episode: "A Nugget of History" |
| Notes from the Underbelly | Dr. Bob Jennings | Episode: "Julie and Eric's Baby" | |
| 2008 | iCarly | Harry Joyner | Episode: "iHeart Art" |
| 2009 | NCIS | Jay Danorth | Episode: "Reunion" |
| 2010 | True Jackson, VP | Ian the butler | Episode: "True Royal" |
| 2010 | Castle | Steven Heisler | Episode: "Last Call" |
| 2011 | Pair of Kings | King of the island Cornea | Episode: "Kings And An Eye" |
| Switched at Birth | Hair Salon owner | 3 episodes | |
