Oliver Muirhead

Oliver Muirhead
Born (1957-05-29) 29 May 1957 (age 67)
London, England
OccupationActor
Years active1974–present

Oliver Muirhead (born 29 May 1957) is an English character actor, known for often portraying pompous country gentlemen. In 1986, he also directed the musical pantomime A Christmas Held Captive. In addition to acting, Muirhead has also lent his voice to various animated series such as P.J. Sparkles and Spider-Man: The Animated Series and the video games Zork: Grand Inquisitor, Dead to Rights, The Hobbit and Eragon.

He is known in the United States for his appearances in 1990s commercials for Tombstone Pizza.[1] He also had a memorable cameo as a sarcastic jeweller in the Friends episode "The One with the Ring".

In 1991, he starred in the soap opera Santa Barbara as Mr. Marx: he hired Gina at the Santa Barbara Sperm Bank.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1989 She's Out of Control Nigel
1993 Ghost Brigade Richard Bradley Alternative title: The Killing Box and Grey Knight
1996 Spider-Man: Sins of the Fathers The Spot (Voice) Direct-to-video release
1997 Swimsuit: The Movie Jeremy Hollister
1999 The Duke Cecil Cavendish
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me British Colonel
2000 MVP: Most Valuable Primate Dr. Peabody
2002 Man of the Year Reg
2005 Fun with Dick and Jane Account Rep, Grand Cayman Bank Alternative title: Alternative Career
2006 Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties Mr. Greene Alternative title: Garfield 2
2007 Alvin and the Chipmunks Butler
National Treasure: Book of Secrets Control Room Guard
2008 An American Carol Neville Chamberlain
Super Capers Herbert Q
Son of Mourning JBS News Anchor
2010 The Social Network Mr. Kenwright
2011 Like Crazy Bernard
2012 The Beauty Inside Alex #23
TBA You Above All Filming
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1987 Young Harry Houdini Bobby Television film
1989 Tarzan in Manhattan Television film
Jake and the Fatman Mr. Pruitt Episode: "My Shining Hour"
1990–1991 Who's the Boss? Maitre d'
Oliver
2 episodes
1991 Santa Barbara Mr. Marx 7 episodes
1992–1993 The Legend of Prince Valiant King Forsythe/Blake of Haven (voice) 2 episodes
1993 Living Single Waiter Episode: "Whose Date Is It Anyway?"
1994 Getting By Niles Episode: "A Life in the Theater"
Married... with Children Mr. Blithers Episode: "Driving Mr. Boondy"
1995 Kirk Mr. Chumwell Episode: "Welcome to New York"
1995–1996 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Mr. Sunshine
Manager
2 episodes
1996 Maybe This Time Mr. Nichols Episode: "Acting Out"
1996–1997 Spider-Man The Spot, Abraham Whistler Voice, 4 episodes
1996–1998 All That Health Inspector/Acting Coach in Audience 2 episodes
1997 Meego Mr. McQuidy Episode: "Fatal Attraction"
1997–1998 Unhappily Ever After Mr. Monteleone 6 episodes
1998 Suddenly Susan Dr. Hale Episode: "Poetry in Notion"
Seinfeld Lubeck Episode: "The Frogger"
1999 Kenan & Kel Waiter/Gavin Episode: "Freezer Burned"
2000 The Beach Boys: An American Family TV Host Television film
Friends The Jeweler Episode: "The One With the Ring"
2001–2002 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Phillip 2 episodes
2003 The Parkers Ben Episode: "Out with the Old, in with the New"
Will & Grace Walter Episode: "Strangers With Candic"
Joan of Arcadia Proctor God Episode: "Drive, He Said"
2004 Yes, Dear Coleman Episode: "Living with Mr. Savitsky"
2005 Las Vegas Valet Episode: "Hide and Sneak"
2006 Lost Monsignor Episode: "?"
Gilmore Girls Arthur Gordon Episode: "Bridesmaids Revisited"
2007 The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Mr. Duatch Episode: "A Nugget of History"
Notes from the Underbelly Dr. Bob Jennings Episode: "Julie and Eric's Baby"
2008 iCarly Harry Joyner Episode: "iHeart Art"
2009 Bones Badgley Mormont Episode: "The Princess and the Pear"
The Big Bang Theory Dr. Laughlin Episode: "The Pirate Solution"
NCIS Jay Danorth Episode: "Reunion"
2010 True Jackson, VP Ian the butler Episode: "True Royal"
2010–2016 Castle Steven Heisler
Bryce Robert
2 episodes
2011 Pair of Kings King of the island Cornea Episode: "Kings and an Eye"
The Secret Life of the American Teenager Richard Malkovich Episode: "Deeper and Deeper"
Switched at Birth Hair Salon owner 3 episodes
2012 Mr. Box Office Mr. Hennessey Episode: "Money, Money, Money"
2013 Psych Julian Drake Episode: "Santabarbaratown 2"
Mad Men John Echolls Episode: "Collaborators"
Jessie Nigel Pettigrew Episode: "We Don't Need No Stinkin' Badges"
2014–2015 Mighty Med Ambrose 2 episodes
2016 2 Broke Girls Dr. Gomulka Episode: "And the Two Openings"
2017 General Hospital Lord Larry Ashton 6 episodes
2019 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Dean Wesley Allister Episode: "The Bimbo"
The Good Place Professor Stjepan Radja Episode: "The Answer"
Fuller House Monsieur Guy Episode: "Hale's Kitchen"
2021 CSI: Vegas Gary Snyder Episode: "Waiting in the Wings"
2023 Young Sheldon Dr. Van Doornewaard Episode: "A Tornado, a 10-Hour Flight and a Darn Fine Ring"
Video games
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Dead to Rights Patch, Marvin Silt, Gofer [2]

References

  1. ^ "Funny Or Die's Take On A Throwback Tombstone Pizza Commercial Is HILARIOUS". www.foodbeast.com. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  2. ^ Namco. Dead to Rights. Namco. Scene: Ending credits, 5:43:51 in, Voice Talent.