Nicol Williamson

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Characters played by Nicol Williamson

Merlin — Excalibur (1981)

Powerful sorcerer who aids Uther Pendragon in securing the throne and retrieving Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake. He raises Arthur and orchestrates key events shaping Camelot. He warns Arthur about Guenevere's future, witnesses the king's downfall, and is magically trapped by Morgana. Ultimately freed by Arthur's love and uses his Charm of Making to defeat Morgana before passing on.

Father Morning — The Exorcist III (1990)

Experienced exorcist consulted by Kinderman.

Cogliostro — Spawn (1997)

An elderly former Hellspawn who freed his soul and now fights for Heaven. He rescues Spawn, teaches him to control his powers, and joins him to confront Wynn. He accompanies Spawn to Hell to battle Malebolgia and assists in their escape from the demon's forces.

Dr. Worley / Nome King — Return to Oz (1985)

Dr. Worley is the doctor who plans to use electrotherapy on Dorothy, while the Nome King is the ruler responsible for Oz's devastation. As the Nome King, he imprisons Scarecrow, transforms the group into ornaments, threatens Dorothy, and is fatally poisoned by Billina's egg.

Major Horn — The Wilby Conspiracy (1975)

A racist official of the Bureau of State Security, Major Horn reprimands a police brigadier and directs the pursuit of Shack, Jim, and Rina. He ultimately captures Wilby but is taken prisoner after his helicopter is destroyed. After boasting that the government will rescue him, he is killed by Jim.

Cmdr. William Bulloch — Venom (1981)

Police commander who leads the siege at the Hopkins residence. He negotiates with the kidnappers, discovers a cellar entrance, and shoots Dave. After the hostage situation escalates, he complies with demands to secure a getaway car and coordinates the sniper team that neutralizes the threat.

William McCrory — Black Widow (1987)

A wealthy curator in Seattle who becomes romantically involved with Catharine while she is using the name Margaret. William has a penicillin allergy, which Catharine exploits by mixing the drug into his toothpaste, causing a fatal heart attack. Alexandra interviews him during her investigation, but his autopsy initially reveals nothing suspicious.

Maurice Castle — The Human Factor (1979)

Maurice Castle is a mid-level MI6 bureaucrat whose secret loyalty to Sarah and Sam drives the central conflict. After falling in love with Sarah in South Africa, he passes intelligence to the Soviets and later warns them about a nuclear plan, ultimately being forced into a public defection that separates him from his family.

Derek Bauer — I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can (1982)

Barbara's live-in lover and an attorney who becomes increasingly controlling and abusive during her withdrawal from sedatives. He refuses medical assistance, escalates to physical violence, and temporarily imprisons Barbara until her friends are alerted by her screams for help.

Badger — The Wind in the Willows (1996)

A stern, wise, and protective figure who provides refuge to the protagonists in his underground home. He attempts to reason with Toad about his destructive motorcar habits and seeks vengeance when the Weasels damage his territory. Badger joins the infiltration of Toad Hall, narrowly escaping the mincing machine, and ultimately disowns Toad when the latter immediately adopts a new aviation craze.

Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre — The Hour of the Pig (1993)

Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre is a powerful local nobleman who takes an interest in Richard Courtois and seeks to manipulate his legal work. He hints at bribery and a marriage alliance, uses Courtois's relationship with Samira as leverage, and ultimately acknowledges that his son may be the killer.

Sir Edward More — Laughter in the Dark (1969)

A wealthy, married 40-year-old art dealer who becomes obsessed with Margot and begins an affair with her. After his wife leaves, he employs Margot’s former lover Herve Tourace on her advice. A car crash blinds him, and when he discovers Margot and Tourace’s deception, he tries to shoot Margot but fatally shoots himself.

Career Overview

Nicol Williamson has 38 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Their work is anchored in the The Exorcist universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Excalibur, The Exorcist III, Return to Oz. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
38
Birth Date
1936-09-14
Birth Place
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK

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