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Oliver Muirhead | |
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| Born | 29 May 1957 London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1974–present |
Oliver Muirhead (born 29 May 1957) is a British character actor from London, known for often portraying pompous country gentlemen. In 1986, he also directed the musical pantomime A Christmas Held Captive. In addition to acting, Muirhead has also lent his voice to various animated series such as P.J. Sparkles and Spider-Man: The Animated Series and the video games Zork: Grand Inquisitor, Dead to Rights, The Hobbit and Eragon.
He is perhaps most recognisable in the United States for his appearances in 1990s commercials for Tombstone Pizza.[1] He also had a memorable cameo as a sarcastic jeweller in the Friends episode "The One With the Ring".
In 1991, he starred in the soap opera Santa Barbara as Mr. Marx: he hired Gina at the Santa Barbara Sperm Bank.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | She's Out of Control | Nigel | |
| 1993 | Ghost Brigade | Richard Bradley | Alternative title: The Killing Box and Grey Knight |
| 1996 | Spider-Man: Sins of the Fathers | The Spot (Voice) | Direct-to-video release |
| 1997 | Swimsuit: The Movie | Jeremy Hollister | |
| 1999 | The Duke | Cecil Cavendish | |
| Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me | British Colonel | ||
| 2000 | MVP: Most Valuable Primate | Dr. Peabody | |
| 2002 | Man of the Year | Reg | |
| 2005 | Fun with Dick and Jane | Account Rep, Grand Cayman Bank | Alternative title: Alternative Career |
| 2006 | Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties | Mr. Greene | Alternative title: Garfield 2 |
| 2007 | Alvin and the Chipmunks | Butler | |
| National Treasure: Book of Secrets | Control Room Guard | ||
| 2008 | An American Carol | Neville Chamberlain | |
| Super Capers | Herbert Q | ||
| Son of Mourning | JBS News Anchor | ||
| 2010 | The Social Network | Mr. Kenwright | |
| 2011 | Like Crazy | Bernard | |
| 2012 | The Beauty Inside | Alex #23 | |
| TBA | You Above All | Filming |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Tarzan in Manhattan | Television film | |
| Jake and the Fatman | Mr. Pruitt | Episode: "My Shining Hour" | |
| 1990–1991 | Who's the Boss? | Maitre d' Oliver |
2 episodes |
| 1991 | Santa Barbara | Mr. Marx | |
| 1993 | Living Single | Waiter | 1 episode |
| 1994 | Getting By | Niles | 1 episode |
| Married... with Children | Mr. Blithers | Episode: "Driving Mr. Boondy" | |
| 1995 | Kirk | Mr. Chumwell | 1 episode |
| 1995–1996 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Mr. Sunshine Manager |
2 episodes |
| 1996 | Maybe This Time | Mr. Nichols | 1 episode |
| 1996–1997 | Spider-Man | Dr. Jonathan Ohn (Voice) Abraham Whistler (Voice) |
4 episodes |
| 1996, 1998 | All That | Health Inspector/Acting Coach in Audience | 2 episodes |
| 1997 | Meego | Mr. McQuidy | 1 episode |
| 1997–1998 | Unhappily Ever After | Mr. Monteleone | 6 episodes |
| 1998 | Suddenly Susan | Dr. Hale | 1 episode |
| Seinfeld | Lubeck | Episode: "The Frogger" | |
| 1999 | Kenan & Kel | Waiter/Gavin | Episode: "Freezer Burned" |
| 2000 | The Beach Boys: An American Family | TV Host | Television film |
| Friends | The Jeweler | Episode: "The One With the Ring" | |
| 2001–2002 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Phili | Episodes: "Checkpoint" "Never Leave Me" |
| 2003 | The Parkers | Ben | 1 episode |
| Will & Grace | Walter | Episode: "Strangers With Candic" | |
| Joan of Arcadia | Proctor God | 1 episode | |
| 2004 | Yes, Dear | Coleman | 1 episode |
| 2005 | Las Vegas | Valet | Episode: "Hide and Sneak" |
| 2006 | Lost | Monsignor | Episode: "?" |
| 2006 | Gilmore Girls | Arthur Gordon | Episode: "Brideshead Revisted" |
| 2007 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Mr. Duatch | Episode: "A Nugget of History" |
| Notes from the Underbelly | Dr. Bob Jennings | Episode: "Julie and Eric's Baby" | |
| 2008 | iCarly | Harry Joyner | Episode: "iHeart Art" |
| 2009 | Bones | Badgley Mormont | Episode: "The Salt in the Wounds" |
| 2009 | The Big Bang Theory | Dr. Laughlin | Episode: "The Pirate Solution" |
| 2009 | NCIS | Jay Danorth | Episode: "Reunion" |
| 2010 | True Jackson, VP | Ian the butler | Episode: "True Royal" |
| 2010, 2016 | Castle | Steven Heisler Bryce Robert |
2 Episodes |
| 2011 | Pair of Kings | King of the island Cornea | Episode: "Kings And An Eye" |
| Switched at Birth | Hair Salon owner | 3 episodes | |
| 2013 | Jessie | Nigel Pettigrew | Episode: "We Don't Need No Stinkin' Badges" |
| 2014-2015 | Mighty Med | Ambrose | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Dean Wesley Allister | Episode: "The Bimbo" |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Dead to Rights | Patch, Marvin Silt, Gofer | [2] |
External links
References
- ^ "Funny Or Die's Take On A Throwback Tombstone Pizza Commercial Is HILARIOUS". www.foodbeast.com. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ Namco. Dead to Rights. Namco. Scene: Ending credits, 5:43:51 in, Voice Talent.