Derren Nesbitt - the charming villain of British film and TV.
A highly popular actor in his day, Derren Nesbitt was a natural at playing villains. His characters usually had a sinister or quirky edge to them and I think that adds something to his acting. He was prolific from the mid 1950s, appearing regularly in both TV and films. Then Derren Nesbitt seemingly vanished after 1973, his output remaining limited until recently when resurfacing on TV.
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