About
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).
Filmography
Flash Gordon1980 · Klytus Observer No. 1
No. 1 of the Secret Service1977 · Simms
Where the Action Is1975 · Henry
The Four Musketeers1974 · Headsman (uncredited)
Thrills Galore1972 · Landlord
The Ruling Class1972 · Inmate
Tales from the Crypt1972 · Maniac
When Eight Bells Toll1971 · Quinn
The Nine Ages of Nakedness1969 · Hargreaves (segment "The Old Dark House")
Great Catherine1968 · General Pskov
Salt & Pepper1968 · Rack
The Whisperers1967 · 2nd Redeemer
The Christmas Tree1966
The Frozen Dead1966 · Joseph the Butler
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die1966 · Ringo
Modesty Blaise1966 · Tattooed Man
The Fall of the House of Usher1966 · Finn
Time in Advance1965 · Chief Guard
The Ipcress File1965 · Housemartin
The Leather Boys1964 · Merchant Seaman