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Nicholas Clay was born to working-class parents in Streatham, London and had a yen for the stage very early in his life. After graduating from the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he immediately began securing roles on the stage, being cast in several productions at the Old Vic Theatre, led by Sir Laurence Olivier.
Nicholas Clay was an English actor, most famous for playing the legendary knight Lancelot du Lac (Lancelot of the Lake) in the medieval fantasy film "Excalibur" (1981). Clay was born in London. His father was a professional soldier, who served in the Corps of Royal Engineers (nicknamed "Sappers").
Nicholas Clay was born on the 18th of September, 1946. He was famous for being a Movie Actor. Best known for playing Lancelot in Excalibur and for his role of Alan in The Picture of Dorian Gray. Nicholas Clay was born in England. He began his acting career at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art which led to several theater performances including ...
Nicholas Clay Active - 1961 - 1997 | Born - Sep 18, 1946 in London, England | Died - May 25, 2000 | Genres - Mystery , Drama , Adventure Overview ↓
May 25, 2000 · Nicholas Clay was born to working-class parents in Streatham, London and had a yen for the stage very early in his life. After graduating from the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, he immediately began securing roles on the stage, being cast in several productions at the Old Vic Theatre, led by Sir Laurence Olivier.
Oct 19, 2023 · Nicholas Anthony Phillip Clay (18 September 1946 25 May 2000) was an English actor. Born in Streatham, London, to Bill and Rose Clay, he studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and began his acting career in the early 1970s with small parts in film and television.
It stars Nigel Terry as Arthur, Nicol Williamson as Merlin, Nicholas Clay as Lancelot, Cherie Lunghi as Guenevere, Helen Mirren as Morgana, Liam Neeson as Gawain, Gabriel Byrne as Uther and Patrick Stewart as Leondegrance. The film is named after the legendary sword of King Arthur that features prominently in Arthurian literature.
