TV Shows - Nigel Davenport
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on October 07, 2025. Nigel Davenport has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#396Midsomer Murdersas William Smithers • 1 episode • #396 most popular showMidsomer Murders is a British television detective drama series that follows the investigations of Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby as he unravels a series of mysterious and often bizarre murders in the fictional county of Midsomer. The show, which first aired in 1997, is known for its picturesque rural setting and complex murder mysteries. With its signature blend of suspense, dark humor, and intriguing character dynamics, Midsomer Murders appeals to fans of both crime dramas and cozy mysteries.
Movies - Nigel Davenport
Sorted by online popularity. Nigel Davenport has appeared in 6 movies with data.
#1,220Chariots of Fireas Lord Birkenhead • #1,220 most popular movieChariots of Fire is a British historical sports drama film that follows the true story of two determined young runners training for the 1924 Paris Olympics amidst class divisions and religious beliefs.
#2,992Zulu Dawnas Col. Hamilton-Brown • #2,992 most popular movieZulu Dawn is a 1979 American adventure war film depicting the historical Battle of Isandlwana in 1879 between British and Zulu forces in South Africa.
#3,772Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apesas Major Jack Downing • #3,772 most popular movieGreystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes is a 1984 adventure film that follows the story of a man raised by apes in the wilds of Africa, who later discovers his noble heritage and is reintroduced to human society.
#4,382Nighthawksas Peter Hartman • #4,382 most popular movieNighthawks is a 1981 American neo-noir action crime thriller film featuring Sylvester Stallone as an elite undercover cop tasked with apprehending a dangerous international terrorist in New York City.
#5,744The Last Valleyas Gruber • #5,744 most popular movieThe Last Valley is a 1971 historical drama film set during the Thirty Years' War, depicting a mercenary leader and a teacher finding a peaceful valley amid the chaos of war.
#5,989Without a Clueas Lord Smithwick • #5,989 most popular movieWithout a Clue is a 1988 British comedy film that turns the classic Sherlock Holmes story on its head, portraying Dr. Watson as the true mastermind behind the detective work.
Nigel Davenport Biography
Nigel Davenport (1928-2013) was an English stage, television, and film actor. He is best known for his roles as the Duke of Norfolk in the Academy Award-winning film A Man for All Seasons and as Lord Birkenhead in Chariots of Fire. Davenport was born in Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire, to Arthur Henry Davenport and Katherine Lucy Meiklejohn. He came from an academic background and was educated at St Peter's School, Seaford, Cheltenham College, and Trinity College, Oxford. Davenport's father served in the Royal Engineers during World War I and was awarded a Military Cross. Nigel Davenport's great-uncle, Major Matthew Fontaine Maury Meiklejohn, also received a Victoria Cross during the Second Boer War.
