Oliver MacGreevy
Birthday: 1928-08-03 | Place of Birth: Dublin, IrelandOliver John MacGreevy (25 July 1928 – October 1981) was an Irish actor who appeared in many British films and television series from the mid 1950s until he retired in 1980, often as brutish, shaven-headed villains. Among his roles he played Housemartin in The Ipcress File (1965) and made an appearance as both the Gardener and the Electrician in the first episode of The Prisoner TV series ("Arrival", 1967). He also appeared in an episode of Thriller (1975). On stage, he appeared in Tom Murphy's A Whistle in the Dark at Joan Littlewood's Theatre Royal, Stratford East, in London, 1961.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Simms
as Henry
as Landlord
as 2nd Redeemer
as Joseph the Butler
as Ringo
as Finn
as Chief Guard
as Housemartin
as Cafe Owner
as Wilkinson
as Max / Policeman
