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 ("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.

Oliver MacGreevy is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Tales from the Crypt (1972), The Ipcress File (1965), Sunday Night Theatre (1950), The Avengers (1961), Theatre 625 (1964), Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965), The Prisoner (1967), Thriller (1973). The recorded credits span 1950 to 1980, including 10 movies and 17 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.