Nicholas Clay

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Characters played by Nicholas Clay

Lancelot — Excalibur (1981)

The greatest knight of Arthur's realm, initially an undefeated warrior who tests the king's power. He secretly loves Guenevere, escorts her to her wedding, and eventually consummates their affair. He renounces his knighthood after a conflict with Perceval, later returns to aid Arthur against Mordred, and dies honorably in battle after reconciling with his friend.

Patrick Redfern — Evil Under the Sun (1982)

A charming guest whose secret motives and relationship with the victim complicate the case.

Jack Stapleton — The Hound of the Baskervilles (1983)

Entomologist secretly orchestrating the hound murders.

Charles Darwin — The Darwin Adventure (1972)

The central figure who undertakes a five-year voyage on HMS Beagle to collect specimens. His observations lead him to question biblical creation and formulate the theory of evolution, which he later publishes in On The Origin of Species, sparking major public controversy.

Tristan — Lovespell (1981)

Tristan is Isolt's lover and a rival to King Mark of Cornwall in the central love triangle. Mark banishes him after discovering Isolt's feelings, and Tristan is later mortally wounded. Mark brings him back to Cornwall, but Tristan reveals that he plans to run away with Isolt once recovered. He and Isolt die when their hands touch.

Henry Clerval — Terror of Frankenstein (1977)

Victor's loyal friend and confidant who visits him during his mental breakdown and later travels with him to Scotland, where he becomes a victim of the Monster's revenge.

Prince Charming — Sleeping Beauty (1987)

Valiant knight destined to awaken the cursed princess.

Charles De Montfort — Lionheart (1987)

A figure drawn into the dispute surrounding Robert’s wish to join King Richard’s crusade. His involvement places him within the conflict between Robert’s ambitions and the family’s expectations, alongside Simon Nerra’s opposition to Robert’s decision. The synopsis gives no further account of Charles’s actions or his relationship to Robert.

Career Overview

Nicholas Clay has 32 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Cannon Movie Tales with 1 titles. Signature works include Excalibur, Lady Chatterley's Lover, The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian. 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
32
Birth Date
1946-09-18
Birth Place
London, England, United Kingdom

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1074866), public domain (CC0).