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Nigel Terry (born August 15 , 1945 in Bristol , England ) is a British Stage and Film actor probably best known by movie audiences for his portayal of King Arthur in John Boorman 's '' Excalibur ''. However, he has had a long career in classical Theatre .

First training with repertory companies like the Oxford Meadow Players and Bristol Old Vic, Terry has appeared in many productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company , the Round House Theatre and the Royal Court Theatre.

He has also appeared in a number of other films, like '' The Lion In Winter '' ( 1968 ), where he played Prince John , and Derek Jarman 's '' Caravaggio '' ( 1986 ), where he played the Titular Character . He has also appeared in some of Jarman's other films. Recently, he appeared in '' Troy '' ( 2004 ), playing a Trojan high priest.

He has also appeared on American and British television, notably in '' Covington Cross '', a series set in medieval times.


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