Nigel's life journey began in a British military hospital in Hamburg, Germany, where he was born to an Irish mother and a Dutch father, setting the stage for a globally-influenced upbringing. This international flair would later shape his multifaceted career.
As a teenager, Nigel made his stage debut at the prestigious La Jolla Playhouse in Friedrich Durrenmatt's 'The Physicist', marking the start of his professional acting endeavors. After serving in the American military, he pursued higher education at McGill University in Montreal, before returning to Los Angeles to reinvigorate his acting career.
Throughout his illustrious 50+ year career, Nigel has earned a reputation as a respected and uncompromising actor and voiceover artist. His extensive resume boasts a diverse range of projects, including stage productions, films, television shows, and radio broadcasts, with collaborations from some of the industry's most talented individuals.
Nigel has had the privilege of working alongside notable directors and actors, including Sam Mendes, Christopher McQuarrie, Robert Mullan, Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Billy Zane, Joel Kinnaman, Matthias Schoenaerts, Jane Seymour, Sir Derek Jacobi, Sheridan Smith, and David Tennant, to name a few.
Currently residing in England, Nigel's life is a testament to his adaptability, resilience, and unwavering dedication to his craft.