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Nicholas Clay
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Nicholas Clay

1946 – 2000 · London, England, United Kingdom · Active 1956–2000

Nicholas Clay, born in 1946, was an English actor known for his compelling performances in cult cinema. He gained recognition in the 1970s with roles in The Damned (1963) and Terror of Frankenstein (1977), where he brought a unique intensity to his characters. Clay's portrayal in Lady Chatterley's Lover (1981) further solidified his status in the erotic thriller genre, capturing the complex dynamics of desire and societal constraints. His work across these films showcases a dedication to exploring the darker, more provocative aspects of human relationships.

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Terror of Frankenstein

Terror of Frankenstein

1977 ★ 5.7
as Henry Clerval

A budding alchemist, Victor Frankenstein (Leon Vitali) moves to Ingolstadt, Germany, for medical school and alights upon the idea of bringing a patchwork corpse to life. Genius that he is, Frankenstein pulls it off but does not foresee the terrible consequences. The monster he creates (Per Oscarsson) has murderous impulses and insists that Frankenstein construct a mate for him. The scientist agrees but worries that if his creations were to reproduce, it could mean ruin for all mankind.

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Filmography

47 credits
2000s 1 credit
2000
Movie ★ 10.0
1990s 8 credits
1999
Psychos as Dr Angus Harvey
TV ★ 7.3
1998
Merlin as Lord Leo
TV ★ 6.9
1997
Movie ★ 8.0
1997
The Odyssey as Menelaus
TV ★ 7.2
1995
TV ★ 6.8
1995
Kavanagh Q.C. as Mr. Justice Fulgright
TV ★ 7.3
1992
Virtual Murder as Dr John Cornelius
TV ★ 7.0
1992
TV ★ 7.4
1980s 22 credits
1989
TV ★ 5.7
1988
TV ★ 6.5
1987
Sleeping Beauty as Prince Charming
Movie ★ 7.3
1987
Lionheart as Charles De Montfort
Movie ★ 5.6
1985
Movie
1985
The Corsican Brothers as Giordano Martelli
Movie ★ 6.5
1985
Screen Two as Richards
TV ★ 7.1
1984
Child's Play as Mike Preston
Movie ★ 7.8
1984
Movie ★ 5.0
1984
TV ★ 6.5
1984
TV ★ 7.4
1984
Sherlock Holmes as Dr Percy Trevelyan
TV ★ 8.2
1983
Movie ★ 6.5
1983
TV ★ 6.4
1982
Evil Under the Sun as Patrick Redfern
Movie ★ 6.9
1982
Movie ★ 8.3
1982
The Agatha Christie Hour as Matthew Armitage
TV ★ 6.8
1981
Movie ★ 7.0
1981
Excalibur as Lancelot
Movie ★ 7.0
1981
Movie ★ 5.5
1981
Lovespell as Tristan
Movie ★ 5.0
1970s 13 credits
1979
Zulu Dawn as Lt. Raw
Movie ★ 6.1
1978
Movie ★ 7.0
1978
Life of Shakespeare as The Earl of Southampton
TV
1978
Will Shakespeare as 'Hal', The Earl of Southampton
TV ★ 10.0
1977
Movie ★ 8.2
1976
Movie ★ 9.0
1976
TV ★ 7.0
1975
Movie ★ 5.2
1972
The Darwin Adventure as Charles Darwin
Movie ★ 7.0
1972
ABC Afterschool Special as Various Roles
TV ★ 6.5
1971
The Road Builder as Billy Jarvis
Movie ★ 6.3
1971
Movie
1960s 2 credits
1965
BBC Play of the Month as Alan Campbell
TV ★ 5.3
1962
The Damned as Richard (as Nicolas Clay)
Movie ★ 6.3
1950s 1 credit
1956
TV ★ 6.0