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In 1975, he made his West End debut in [[Arthur Wing Pinero|Pinero's]] ''[[The Gay Lord Quex (play)|The Gay Lord Quex]]'', opposite Dame [[Judi Dench]], which was directed by Sir [[John Gielgud]] at the [[Albery Theatre]].
In 1975, he made his West End debut in [[Arthur Wing Pinero|Pinero's]] ''[[The Gay Lord Quex (play)|The Gay Lord Quex]]'', opposite Dame [[Judi Dench]], which was directed by Sir [[John Gielgud]] at the [[Albery Theatre]].


While playing Dean Rebel in ''Trafford Tanzi'' at London's [[Mermaid Theatre]], he was spotted by the producers of the NBC mini-series ''[[A.D. (film)|AD]]'', who cast him in the lead role of Valerius. He spent the following nine months on location in [[Tunisia]] working opposite [[James Mason]], [[Susan Sarandon]], [[Ava Gardner]] and [[Ian McShane]]. Upon his return, he was cast in the eponymous role of James Bigglesworth in the British feature film, ''Biggles'' (American title: ''[[Biggles: Adventures in Time]]''), which was selected as the Royal Premiere Film in 1986. He went on to star in several mini-series and the cult sci-fi series ''[[She-Wolf of London (TV series)|She-Wolf of London]]'', which was given the alternative title ''Love & Curses'' when syndicated in the United States. In 2008, he starred in the film ''Chasing Chekhov'', which won the first BAFTA LA Film Festival Award.
While playing Dean Rebel in ''[[Trafford Tanzi]]'' at London's [[Mermaid Theatre]], he was spotted by the producers of the NBC mini-series ''[[A.D. (miniseries)|A.D.]]'', who cast him in the lead role of Valerius. He spent the following nine months on location in [[Tunisia]] working opposite [[James Mason]], [[Susan Sarandon]], [[Ava Gardner]] and [[Ian McShane]]. Upon his return, he was cast in the eponymous role of James Bigglesworth in the British feature film, ''Biggles'' (American title: ''[[Biggles: Adventures in Time]]''), which was selected as the Royal Premiere Film in 1986. He went on to star in several mini-series and the cult sci-fi series ''[[She-Wolf of London (TV series)|She-Wolf of London]]'', which was given the alternative title ''Love & Curses'' when syndicated in the United States. In 2008, he starred in the film ''Chasing Chekhov'', which won the first BAFTA LA Film Festival Award.
TV credits include: ''[[I, Claudius (TV series)|I, Claudius]]'', ''[[Secret Army (TV series)|Secret Army]]'', ''[[Blake's 7]]'', ''[[Airline (1982 TV series)|Airline]]'', ''[[Boon (TV series)|Boon]]'', ''[[Rockliffe's Babies]]'', ''[[She-Wolf of London (TV series)|She-Wolf of London]]'', ''[[Dynasty (1981 TV series)|Dynasty]]'', ''[[Matlock (TV series)|Matlock]]'', ''[[Baywatch]]'', ''[[Sliders (TV series)|Sliders]]'', ''[[Iron Man (TV series)|Iron Man]]'', ''[[Diagnosis: Murder]]'', ''[[Alias (TV series)|Alias]]'', ''[[Mad Men]]'' and 1987 TV movie "[[The Murders in the Rue Morgue]]".
TV credits include: ''[[I, Claudius (TV series)|I, Claudius]]'', ''[[Secret Army (TV series)|Secret Army]]'', ''[[Blake's 7]]'', ''[[Airline (1982 TV series)|Airline]]'', ''[[Boon (TV series)|Boon]]'', ''[[Rockliffe's Babies]]'', ''[[She-Wolf of London (TV series)|She-Wolf of London]]'', ''[[Dynasty (1981 TV series)|Dynasty]]'', ''[[Matlock (TV series)|Matlock]]'', ''[[Baywatch]]'', ''[[Sliders (TV series)|Sliders]]'', ''[[Iron Man (TV series)|Iron Man]]'', ''[[Diagnosis: Murder]]'', ''[[Alias (TV series)|Alias]]'', ''[[Mad Men]]'' and 1987 TV movie ''[[The Murders in the Rue Morgue]]''.


Film credits include ''[[Biggles: Adventures in Time]]'' and ''[[Romy and Michele's High School Reunion]]''. He also appeared alongside [[Barbara Windsor]], [[Joss Ackland]] and [[Gareth Hunt]] in the [[Pet Shop Boys]] film, ''[[It Couldn't Happen Here]]'', ''Lionheart'', David Lynch's ''[[Inland Empire (film)|Inland Empire]]'', ''King of the Wind'', [[Ridley Scott]]'s ''[[Body of Lies (film)|Body of Lies]]'' and [[Charles Dennis]]'s [[The Favour of Your Company]] and [[Chicanery (2015 film)|Chicanery]]. He played Nick in Barbara Taylor Bradford's "Voice of the heart" alongside Lindsay Wagner and Victoria Tennant.
Film credits include ''[[Biggles: Adventures in Time]]'' and ''[[Romy and Michele's High School Reunion]]''. He also appeared alongside [[Barbara Windsor]], [[Joss Ackland]] and [[Gareth Hunt]] in the [[Pet Shop Boys]] film, ''[[It Couldn't Happen Here]]'', ''Lionheart'', David Lynch's ''[[Inland Empire (film)|Inland Empire]]'', ''King of the Wind'', [[Ridley Scott]]'s ''[[Body of Lies (film)|Body of Lies]]'' and [[Charles Dennis]]'s ''The Favour of Your Company'' and ''Chicanery''. He played Nick in Barbara Taylor Bradford's ''Voice of the Hear'' alongside Lindsay Wagner and Victoria Tennant.


In 2011 Dickson played the eponymous role in Charles Dennis's award-winning film [[Atwill]]. He reprised the role of fugitive British assassin Clive Atwill in the web series [[Atwill at Large]] and in the 2018 feature film Barking Mad. Dickson and the other actors won the Best Ensemble Cast award at the 2021 Studio City Film Festival.
In 2011 Dickson played the eponymous role in Charles Dennis's award-winning film ''Atwill''. He reprised the role of fugitive British assassin Clive Atwill in the web series ''Atwill at Large'' and in the 2018 feature film ''Barking Mad''. Dickson and the other actors won the Best Ensemble Cast award at the 2021 Studio City Film Festival.


Dickson's game credits include ''[[Eternal Darkness]]'', ''[[Age of Empires III]]'', ''[[Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate]]'' and ''[[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim]]''.
Dickson's game credits include ''[[Eternal Darkness]]'', ''[[Age of Empires III]]'', ''[[Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate]]'' and ''[[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim]]''.
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* ''[[Romy and Michele's High School Reunion]]'' (1997) – Boutique Manager
* ''[[Romy and Michele's High School Reunion]]'' (1997) – Boutique Manager
* ''[[Something to Believe In (film)|Something to Believe In]]'' (1998) – John
* ''[[Something to Believe In (film)|Something to Believe In]]'' (1998) – John
* ''[[Alias (TV Series)|Alias (TV Series)]]'' (2001) – John Smythe
* ''[[Alias (TV Series)]]'' (2001) – John Smythe
* ''The Story of O: Untold Pleasures'' (2002) – Sir Stephen / benefactor
* ''The Story of O: Untold Pleasures'' (2002) – Sir Stephen / benefactor
* ''Peak Experience'' (2003) – Dr. Cameron Beale
* ''Peak Experience'' (2003) – Dr. Cameron Beale
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* ''Black Flowers'' (2018) – The Ranger
* ''Black Flowers'' (2018) – The Ranger
* ''Barking Mad'' (2018) – Clive Atwill
* ''Barking Mad'' (2018) – Clive Atwill
* ''[[Missing Link (2019 film)|Missing Link]]'' (2019) – Doctor Roylott (voice)
* ''[[Missing Link (2019 film)|Missing Link]]'' (2019) – Mr. Roylott (voice)
* ''[[Ms. Marvel (TV series)|Ms. Marvel]]'' (2022) - Radio Announcer (voice; in "Time and Again")
* ''[[Ms. Marvel (miniseries)|Ms. Marvel]]'' (2022) - Radio Announcer (voice; in "Time and Again")
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Latest revision as of 13:48, 7 March 2024

Neil Dickson
Neil Dickson in 2015
Born (1950-11-26) November 26, 1950 (age 73)
Occupation(s)Actor, voice actor
Years active1975–present
SpouseLynda
Children2

Neil Dickson (born November 26, 1950) is an English actor, who has worked extensively in both American and British film and television.[1]

Biography[edit]

At the age of five, Dickson contracted poliomyelitis, but he was fortunate enough to make a complete recovery a year later. He attended Worksop College in Nottinghamshire playing Coriolanus in the Junior Play 1966. He graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and spent several seasons working in repertory theatres in Sheffield, Manchester, Leicester and Oxford among others.

Career[edit]

In 1975, he made his West End debut in Pinero's The Gay Lord Quex, opposite Dame Judi Dench, which was directed by Sir John Gielgud at the Albery Theatre.

While playing Dean Rebel in Trafford Tanzi at London's Mermaid Theatre, he was spotted by the producers of the NBC mini-series A.D., who cast him in the lead role of Valerius. He spent the following nine months on location in Tunisia working opposite James Mason, Susan Sarandon, Ava Gardner and Ian McShane. Upon his return, he was cast in the eponymous role of James Bigglesworth in the British feature film, Biggles (American title: Biggles: Adventures in Time), which was selected as the Royal Premiere Film in 1986. He went on to star in several mini-series and the cult sci-fi series She-Wolf of London, which was given the alternative title Love & Curses when syndicated in the United States. In 2008, he starred in the film Chasing Chekhov, which won the first BAFTA LA Film Festival Award.

TV credits include: I, Claudius, Secret Army, Blake's 7, Airline, Boon, Rockliffe's Babies, She-Wolf of London, Dynasty, Matlock, Baywatch, Sliders, Iron Man, Diagnosis: Murder, Alias, Mad Men and 1987 TV movie The Murders in the Rue Morgue.

Film credits include Biggles: Adventures in Time and Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. He also appeared alongside Barbara Windsor, Joss Ackland and Gareth Hunt in the Pet Shop Boys film, It Couldn't Happen Here, Lionheart, David Lynch's Inland Empire, King of the Wind, Ridley Scott's Body of Lies and Charles Dennis's The Favour of Your Company and Chicanery. He played Nick in Barbara Taylor Bradford's Voice of the Hear alongside Lindsay Wagner and Victoria Tennant.

In 2011 Dickson played the eponymous role in Charles Dennis's award-winning film Atwill. He reprised the role of fugitive British assassin Clive Atwill in the web series Atwill at Large and in the 2018 feature film Barking Mad. Dickson and the other actors won the Best Ensemble Cast award at the 2021 Studio City Film Festival.

Dickson's game credits include Eternal Darkness, Age of Empires III, Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Personal life[edit]

He currently resides with his wife Lynda and their two daughters, Lucy and Chloë, in Los Angeles.

Filmography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Нил Диксон (Neil Dickson) (14.05.1951): биография, фильмография, новости, статьи, интервью, фото, награды".
  2. ^ "La griffe du destin, générique". YouTube.

External links[edit]

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