Nicky Henson

Actor Nicky Henson was known for his roles on the silver screen. In his early acting career, Henson appeared in such films as "Doctor in Clover" (1967) with Leslie Phillips, the comedy adaptation "30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia" (1968) with Dudley Moore and the comedy "Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush" (1968) with Barry Evans. He also appeared in the Vincent Price adaptation "Conqueror Worm" (1968), the Telly Savalas comedy "Crooks and Coronets" (1969) and the drama "Mosquito Squadron" (1970) with David McCallum. His film career continued throughout the seventies and the eighties in productions like "The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones" (1976) and "No. 1 of the Secret Service" (1977). He also contributed to a variety of television specials, including "Absurd Person Singular" (1985-86) and "Season's Greetings" (1988-89). Film continued to be his passion as he played roles in the comedy "Flyfishing" (2002) with Frances Barber, "Me Without You" (2002) with Anna Friel and "Syriana" (2005). He also appeared in the Jason Statham crime feature "Blitz" (2011). He held additional roles in television including a part on "Midsomer Murders" (ITV 1, 1996). Most recently, Henson acted on "Grantchester" (PBS, 2015-17). Nicky Henson died on December 15, 2019 at the age of 74.