Nicol Williamson

Date of Birth: September 14, 1936
Place of Birth: Not available

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Nicol Williamson is (for he is still alive, but hasn't worked since his appearance in Spawn in 1997) one of the world's great actors - without doubt equal to the likes of Richard Burton, Larry Olivier and John Gielgud.

He was peerless as Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, in 1969 - but far greater accolades await for his portrayal of Macbeth, alongside Jayne Laportaire as the scheming lady. For Macbeth makes extraordinary calls on an actor's ability for it to be anything but contrived - and Williamson scores brilliantly; one minute bluff, hearty and genial, the next afraid, apprehensive, and the next on the verge of nervous breakdown.

Another notable film role was that of Merlin in the 1981 film, Excalibur. As roles go, it was possibly unremarkable in and of itself, making no great calls on acting ability. Yet Williamson elevated it out of the commonplace and, paradoxically, put it where it should be, given the theme of the film. In so doing, he elevated the film out of the ordinary.

It takes genius to do that.

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Spawn (PG-13, 1997)
The Wind in the Willows (Mr. Toad's Wild Ride) (PG, 1997)
The Advocate (The Hour of the Pig) (R, 1994)
Black Widow (R, 1987)
Passion Flower (Unrated, 1986)
Return to Oz (PG, 1985)
Shakespeare Tragedies: Macbeth (Unrated, 1983)
I'm Dancing As Fast As I Can (R, 1982)
Excalibur (R, 1981)
Venom (R, 1981)

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"FORGED BY A GOD. FORETOLD BY A WIZARD. FOUND BY A MAN." Nigel Terry, Nicol Williamson, Helen Mirren starred in this 1981 Mid-evil movie: Answer »
When John Boorman filmed his Arthurian fantasy epic, Excalibur, he deliberately cast Nicol Williamson and Helen Mirren as Merlin and Morgana knowing full well they couldn't stand each other, believing the tension between them would improve their on-screen chemistry. Answer »
Laurence Olivier, Nicol Williamson, Mel Gibson, Kenneth Branagh, and Ethan Hawke have all played the same Shakespearean character on screen. What is his name? Answer »
This 1981 film features such cast members as Helen Mirren, Liam Neeson, Patrick Stewart, Gabriel Byrne, Nicol Williamson, and three of the director's children. Answer »

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