Nigel De Brulier

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Characters played by Nigel De Brulier

The Notting Hill Murderer — The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939)

Serial killer in a Holmes case

Peasant (uncredited) — Wings (1927)

The peasant is the owner of the land where David Armstrong's aircraft crashes after he escapes in a captured German biplane. He urges Jack Powell to go to the dying pilot's side, prompting Jack to discover the tragic mistake and confront the consequences of his attack.

Jokaanan, the Prophet — Salomé (1923)

A desert prophet who arrives to foretell the birth of Christ and exposes Herodias's infidelity. Imprisoned by Herod, he firmly rejects Salomé's romantic advances. His steadfast refusal triggers Salomé's vengeful obsession, ultimately resulting in his beheading and the display of his head on a silver platter.

Simonides — Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925)

Simonides is a former merchant for the Hur family and Esther's father. Judah meets him in Antioch after gaining his freedom, and Simonides reports that Miriam and Tirzah are dead, giving Judah painful news before the later revelation that they survived.

Cardinal Richelieu — The Iron Mask (1929)

The immensely powerful and manipulative chief minister of France, serving as the primary antagonist who drives political intrigue, royal conspiracies, and the eventual banishment of the Musketeers.

Don Claudio — The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)

Don Claudio is the saintly archdeacon of Notre Dame and Jehan's brother. He helps Esmeralda and Quasimodo when Quasimodo is punished, restrains Quasimodo from violence, and grants Esmeralda sanctuary in the cathedral. At the end, he enters the bell tower and witnesses Quasimodo's death.

Dr. Rank — A Doll's House (1922)

The physician who advises Torvald to travel to a southern climate for his illness.

Nizam ul Mulk — Omar the Tentmaker (1922)

Serves as the Grand Vizier and a former associate of Omar. He is summoned by Shireen after she escapes prison and plays a crucial role in securing Omar's release from torture.

Priest — The Romance of Tarzan (1918)

A briefly credited character in The Romance of Tarzan, with no specific actions established in the available plot summary.

Rajah Jagore — Yellow Fingers (1926)

The Rajah is identified as Saina's grandfather when the circumstances of her birth are revealed. This discovery also establishes Saina as the island's hereditary queen. The summary does not describe the Rajah's actions or provide further details about his relationship with Saina.

Felipe Moreno — Ramona (1916)

Felipe is Señora Moreno's son and grows up in the same household as Ramona. He begins a relationship with her, but she leaves with Alessandro and starts a family with him. After Alessandro's death, Felipe searches for Ramona, finds her and her family, and brings them home; he and Ramona later marry and have several children.

Cardinal Richelieu — The Three Musketeers (1921)

Power-hungry French Cardinal, manipulates the King and opposes the Musketeers

Career Overview

Nigel De Brulier has 113 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Three Musketeers (Silent era) with 2 titles. Signature works include Salomé, Without Benefit of Clergy, The Divine Sinner. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
113
Birth Date
1877-08-08
Birth Place
Frenchay, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3341349), public domain (CC0).