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David Nixon(1919-1978)

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  • Actor
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David Nixon was born on 29 December 1919 in Muswell Hill, London, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Aladdin (1951), The Spider's Web (1960) and The David Nixon Show (1972). He was married to Vivenne Nichols, Paula Marshall and Margaret Burton. He died on 1 December 1978 in Surrey, England, UK.
BornDecember 29, 1919
DiedDecember 1, 1978(58)
BornDecember 29, 1919
DiedDecember 1, 1978(58)
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Known for

Aladdin
TV Movie
  • Wishee-Washee
  • 1951
The Spider's Web (1960)
The Spider's Web
6.2
  • Elgin
  • 1960
David Nixon in The David Nixon Show (1972)
The David Nixon Show
7.1
TV Series
  • Writer
Showtime
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • David Nixon in The David Nixon Show (1972)
    The David Nixon Show
    7.1
    TV Series
    • script
    • 1972–1977
  • David Nixon's Magic Box (1970)
    David Nixon's Magic Box
    6.2
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1970–1971
  • Now for Nixon
    TV Series
    • devised by
    • 1967
  • Here's David Nixon (1963)
    Here's David Nixon
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1963
  • Showtime
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1960–1961
  • Home and Dry
    TV Mini Series
    • devised by
    • 1955

Actor

  • Tonight with David Nixon
    TV Series
    • 1969
  • Puss in Boots
    TV Movie
    • King
    • 1962
  • Comedy Bandbox (1962)
    Comedy Bandbox
    TV Series
    • Host (1964-1966)
    • 1962
  • The Spider's Web (1960)
    The Spider's Web
    6.2
    • Elgin
    • 1960
  • Aladdin
    TV Movie
    • Wishee-Washee
    • 1951

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
  • Born
    • December 29, 1919
    • Muswell Hill, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • December 1, 1978
    • Surrey, England, UK(lung cancer)
  • Spouses
      Vivenne NicholsJanuary 15, 1960 - December 1, 1978 (his death, 1 child)
  • Other works
    He was Compere for the show, "The Fol-De-Rols- The Famous Song-and-Laugh Show," at the St. Martin's Theatre in London, England with The Fol-De-Rols, June Powell, Anthony Hayes, Cyril Wells, Kathleen West, Charles Stewart, Robin Ford, and Thurza Rogers in the cast. Greatrex Newman composed sketches and lyrics. Wolseley Charles was musical director.
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    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Bravely fought lung cancer from 1973 until his death in 1978. His final television appearance was only a couple of days before he died.
  • Quotes
    I have the the best loved bald head in show-business.
  • Trademark
      Sleight-of-hand card tricks

FAQ

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  • When did David Nixon die?
    December 1, 1978
  • How did David Nixon die?
    Lung cancer
  • How old was David Nixon when he died?
    58 years old
  • Where did David Nixon die?
    Surrey, England, UK
  • When was David Nixon born?
    December 29, 1919

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