Oliver MacGreevy

Oliver MacGreevy

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...

Known For

Flash Gordon

as Klytus Observer No. 1

The Ipcress File

as Housemartin

Cast Credits

Flash Gordon

as Klytus Observer No. 1

The Four Musketeers

as Headsman (uncredited)

Thrills Galore

as Landlord

The Nine Ages of Nakedness

as Hargreaves (segment "The Old Dark House")

Great Catherine

as General Pskov

The Whisperers

as 2nd Redeemer

The Frozen Dead

as Joseph the Butler

Modesty Blaise

as Tattooed Man

Time in Advance

as Chief Guard

The Ipcress File

as Housemartin

The Leather Boys

as Merchant Seaman

The Rivals

as Cafe Owner

The Scamp

as Building Foreman