Known for roles in Four Lions (Barry), The Windsors (Prince Charles), and The Gentleman (drug lord). Stage credits include Jerusalem and The History Boys.
Films
- The GentlemenDrug Lord2019
- Four LionsBarry2010
- TormentedMr. Humpage2009
- Bigga Than BenSpider2008
- A Good WomanCecil2008
- The Boat That RockedKen (uncredited)2009
TV shows
- The WindsorsPrince Charles2016–2023
- BritanniaBrenus2018
- Doctor WhoGustavo Munoz (episode: ‘The Eaters of Light’)2017
- The Last KingdomBishop2015
- Silent WitnessDI Frankie O’Malley2012
- New TricksMicky Chambers2011
- Midsomer MurdersGavin Pemberton2010
- The BillKenny Morgan2004
- Holby CityGary Wilton2004
- DoctorsKevin Burns2000
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About Nigel Lindsay
Nigel Lindsay is an English actor with a career spanning theatre, film and television. He is particularly recognised for his comedic and dramatic roles, including his portrayal of Barry in the 2010 satire Four Lions, Prince Charles in the Channel 4 sitcom The Windsors, and a drug lord in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen. He is also a celebrated stage actor, notably in the original productions of…
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What is Nigel Lindsay best known for?
He is best known for playing Barry in the film Four Lions, Prince Charles in the TV sitcom The Windsors, and for his acclaimed stage work in Jerusalem and The History Boys.
What was Nigel Lindsay’s role in Four Lions?
He played Barry, a radicalised convert who is the most zealous member of the bumbling terrorist cell, often providing much of the film’s dark comedy.
Has Nigel Lindsay appeared in any major TV dramas?
Yes, he has guest-starred in several major British TV series, including Doctor Who (as a Roman soldier in 2017), The Last Kingdom (as a bishop), and Silent Witness (as a detective inspector).
What stage roles is Nigel Lindsay known for?
He originated the role of Lee in Jez Butterworth’s Jerusalem at the Royal Court and in the West End, and played a teacher in the original cast of Alan Bennett’s The History Boys at the National Theatre.
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