Oliver Muirhead
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.
Oliver Muirhead | |
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Born | London, England | 29 May 1957
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1974–present |
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 |
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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 |
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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" |
External links
References
- "Funny Or Die's Take On A Throwback Tombstone Pizza Commercial Is HILARIOUS". www.foodbeast.com. Retrieved 4 April 2020.