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Nicholas Jones

Actor

Nicholas Jones

Born April 3, 1946 in London, England, UK45 films

Nicholas Jones (born 3 April 1946) is an English character actor who has appeared on stage, film and television.

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Darkest Hour posterFirst watchDarkest Hour20177.4as Sir John SimonIn May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.View film

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In the Heart of the Sea poster6.8In the Heart of the Sea2015Philomena poster7.3Philomena2013The Iron Lady poster6.3The Iron Lady2011Flawless poster6.8Flawless2007Vera Drake poster7.2Vera Drake2004The Children Act poster6.6The Children Act2018Mr. Turner poster6.5Mr. Turner2014War Machine poster5.6War Machine2017

Filmography

45 films as actor
  1. 2022Miss Willoughby and the Haunted BookshopProfessor Vernon Murray
  2. 2018The Children ActProfessor Carter
  3. 2017Darkest HourSir John Simon
  4. 2017War MachineDick Waddle
  5. 2015In the Heart of the SeaPollard Senior
  6. 2014Mr. TurnerSir John Soane
  7. 2014Beyond the PaleSir Edward Shore
  8. 2014Effie GrayDoctor Lee
  9. 2013PhilomenaDr. Robert
  10. 2012The Best of MenGeneral Blake
  11. 2011The Iron LadyAdmiral Leach
  12. 2011The LadyRobert Gordon, UK Ambassador 1995-1999
  13. 2009MargaretTim Renton
  14. 2007FlawlessJameson
  15. 2007Surveillance 24/7Lord Raven (Jake's Father)
  16. 2004Vera DrakeDefence Barrister
  17. 2004Vanity FairLord Darlington
  18. 2002And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen...
  19. 2001Hornblower: RetributionLt. Buckland
  20. 2001Hornblower: MutinyLieutenant Buckland
  21. 1999This Year's LoveJames
  22. 1997Sharpe: The LegendFletcher
  23. 1997The Beggar BrideSir Fabian Ormerod
  24. 1997GobbleGeorge Cranley
  25. 1996Circles of Deceit: Sleeping DogsSchroeder
  26. 1994Sharpe's CompanyColonel Fletcher
  27. 1993Unnatural CausesLuker
  28. 1992A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After ArabiaLord Dyson
  29. 1990Not a Penny More, Not a Penny LessDr. Robin Oakley
  30. 1989Fellow TravellerInspector
  31. 1989The Saint: The Brazilian ConnectionDr. Lester
  32. 1989When the Whales CameVicar
  33. 1986On Wings of FireKing Gushnasp
  34. 1985The PriceAndrew
  35. 1982The Glory HoleCaptain
  36. 1975The Little MinisterCaptain Halliwell
  37. 1975Husband to Mrs. FitzherbertPrince of Wales
  38. 1974The Canterville GhostDuke of Cheshire
  39. 1974Daisy MillerCharles
  40. 1974The Sun Is GodJohn Ruskin
  41. 1973Alice Through the Looking GlassUnicorn
  42. 1973Wolfshead: The Legend of Robin HoodSquire
  43. 1973The BlockhouseKromer
  44. 1971Crucible of HorrorBenjy Smith
  45. 1970HamletLaertes