Nicholas Donnelly (actor)

Nicholas Donnelly (13 March 1938 – 9 January 2022) was a British actor who was best known for appearing in the television drama series Grange Hill as Craig MacKenzie from 1985 to 1993, and as Sergeant Johnny Wills in police series Dixon of Dock Green from 1960 to 1976.

Life and career

Donnelly was born in Kensington, London on 13 March 1938.[1] He met his future wife, Alrun, whilst undertaking National Service in Germany during the late 1950s.

Donnelly was a supporter of the football team Queens Park Rangers.[2] He had two sons and twin daughters, as well as five grandchildren.[2] Donnelly died on 9 January 2022, at the age of 83.[2][3]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1958 Carry on Sergeant Recruit Uncredited
1979 That Summer! Detective
1979 A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square Security Guard #4
1981 Venom Superintendent Police
1984 Don't Open till Christmas Doctor Bridle (scenes deleted)
1985 Lifeforce Police Inspector

References

  1. ^ Newman, Vicki (10 January 2022). "Nicholas Donnelly dead: Grange Hill's beloved Mr MacKenzie actor dies aged 84". The Mirror. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Roper, Kerri-Ann (10 January 2022). "Grange Hill actor Nicholas Donnelly dies aged 83". The Independent. Archived from the original on 18 June 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  3. ^ Singer, Angela (24 January 2022). "Nicholas Donnelly obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 August 2022.


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