Nicholas Donnelly (actor) explained

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

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

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Notes and References

  1. News: Newman . Vicki . Nicholas Donnelly dead: Grange Hill's beloved Mr MacKenzie actor dies aged 84 . 11 January 2022 . The Mirror . 10 January 2022.
  2. News: Roper . Kerri-Ann . Grange Hill actor Nicholas Donnelly dies aged 83 . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220618/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/jack-warner-bbc-daily-express-germany-kensington-b1989935.html . 18 June 2022 . subscription . live . 11 January 2022 . The Independent . 10 January 2022.
  3. News: Singer . Angela . 24 January 2022 . Nicholas Donnelly obituary . The Guardian . 26 August 2022.