Oliver MacGreevy
Acting
Born: 1928-08-03 · Dublin, Ireland
Died: 1981-10-01
Biography
Oliver 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
🎬 Movies (20)
Flash Gordon
1980
Klytus Observer No. 1
No. 1 of the Secret Service
1977
Simms
Where the Action Is
1975
Henry
The Four Musketeers
1974
Headsman (uncredited)
Thrills Galore
1972
Landlord
The Ruling Class
1972
Inmate
Tales from the Crypt
1972
Maniac
When Eight Bells Toll
1971
Quinn
The Nine Ages of Nakedness
1969
Hargreaves (segment "The Old Dark House")
Great Catherine
1968
General Pskov
Salt & Pepper
1968
Rack
The Whisperers
1967
2nd Redeemer
The Christmas Tree
1966
The Frozen Dead
1966
Joseph the Butler
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die
1966
Ringo
Modesty Blaise
1966
Tattooed Man
The Fall of the House of Usher
1966
Finn
Time in Advance
1965
Chief Guard
The Ipcress File
1965
Housemartin
The Leather Boys
1964
Merchant Seaman
📺 TV Shows (17)
Thriller
1973
Henry
Jason King
1971
Department S
1969
Karnack
The Prisoner
1967
Gardener / Electrician
Mystery and Imagination
1966
Finn
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
Landlord
Gideon's Way
1965
The Contact Man
Six
1964
Theatre 625
1964
Terry Flynn
Festival
1963
Barney Doran
Espionage
1963
Charlie – Barfly
The Scales of Justice
1962
Boxer
The Avengers
1961
Barman
The Four Just Men
1959
Max / Policeman
The Buccaneers
1956
Noll
ITV Play of the Week
1955
Kate
Sunday Night Theatre
1950