Owen Brenman - Wikipedia Owen Brenman Owen Brenman 17 December 1956 ( 1956 - 12 - 17 ) ( age 61 ) London, England Education University College School, London Alma mater University of Birmingham Webber Douglas School of Singing and Dramatic Art, London Occupation Actor Television Doctors Love Soup One Foot in the Grave Woof ! Website www.owenbrenman.com Owen Brenman ( born 17 December 1956 in London ) is an English actor best known for his role as next - door neighbour Nick Swainey in the multi-award - winning BBC sitcom One Foot in the Grave, which ran for ten years ( 1990 -- 2000 ) and was written by David Renwick. He currently plays Dr. Heston Carter in the BBC drama series Doctors Contents 1 Education 2 Career 3 Filmography 3.1 Films 3.2 TV 4 References 5 External links Education Brenman was educated at University College School, an independent day school for boys in Hampstead in north west London, followed by the University of Birmingham, where he obtained a BA Honours in Drama, and the Webber Douglas School of Singing and Dramatic Art, now known as the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. Career Brenman also played Lloyd Drewitt in two series of David Renwick 's BBC dramedy Love Soup ( 2005 / 8 ). He also starred in People Like Us, three series of the children 's television series Woof !, and three series of Alexei Sayle 's Stuff. He played Mark Thatcher opposite John Wells and Angela Thorne in the political sitcom Dunrulin '. On the London stage Brenman played Theo in the 2006 European premiere of Steve Martin 's The Underpants at the Old Red Lion Theatre - a reworking of Carl Sternheim 's 1911 satirical comedy, Die Hose. Brenman also played Ian in the football comedy An Evening with Gary Lineker at the Duchess Theatre, and Tariq Ali 's and Howard Brenton 's New Labour satire Ugly Rumours ( Tricycle Theatre ), The Ghost Train ( Lyric Hammersmith Theatre ), C4 Sitcom Festival ( Riverside Theatre ) which resulted in the C4 comedy series In Exile and a rarely performed Ionesco play, Journeys Among The Dead ( Riverside Theatre ). Outside London Brenman played Felix in Elly Brewer 's and Sandi Toksvig 's Shakespeare deconstruction The Pocket Dream ( York Theatre Royal ), Brian in Terry Johnson 's Dead Funny ( Nottingham Playhouse ), toured with Butterflies Are Free, appeared in The Winslow Boy and The Trial of Lady Chatterley ( Nottingham Playhouse ) and Richard Hope 's brilliant black comedy about serial killers and the press, Good Copy, in which he played a paedophile priest opposite Robert Bathurst 's prostitute murderer ( West Yorkshire Playhouse ). In 2008, Brenman completed a UK tour with Richard Wilson of Steve Thompson 's political comedy Whipping It Up and featured in a new series of Doctor Who for BBC7. He was nominated for Best Actor at the 2010, 2011 and 2016 Soap Awards. Filmography Films Year Film Role Notes The Martins Teacher 2000 One of the Hollywood Ten Dalton Trumbo 1984 The Jigsaw Man Policeman TV Year TV Show Role Notes 2008 -- Doctors Dr. Heston Carter Series regular Decade of Doctors Himself 3 episodes : Behind the Scenes / Amazing Facts / Storylines 2009 The British Soap Awards Himself - Audience Member 2008 Filthy Rich James Stewart 2005 -- 2008 Love Soup Lloyd Drewitt 8 episodes 2007 Comedy Connections Himself 1 episode : One Foot in the Grave 2005 Bremner, Bird and Fortune Climate Adviser 1 episode : Episode # 7.2 Absolute Power Anthony Dewson 1 episode : The Trial Casualty Brian Wallace 1 episode : Who Cares ? 2003 Doctors Adam Cardwell 1 episode : Doppelgänger My Family Headmaster 1 episode : Loco Parentis 2001 -- 2002 Oscar Charlie Alan Spinner 13 episodes 1990 -- 2000 One Foot in the Grave Nick Swainey 15 episodes 2000 Fat Friends Harvey Lipman 1 episode : When the Fat Lady Sings The Peter Principle Victor 1 episode : Desperately Seeking Susan 1999 People Like Us Graham Broadbent 1 episode : The Solicitor 1998 Drop the Dead Donkey Sally 1 1 episode : A Bit of an Atmosphere In Exile Bishop 6 episodes Heartbeat Lester 1 episode : What the Butler Saw Underworld Headmaster 3 episodes : Episode # 1.1 / Episode # 1.3 / Episode # 1.4 Sharpe Witherspoon 1 episode : Sharpe 's Waterloo Dangerfield Wills 1 episode : Eden Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson 's Englishman / actor ( voice ) 1 episode : The Radio Ham 1993 -- 1995 Woof ! Mr Thomas 24 episodes 1995 Health and Efficiency Mr. Lester 1 episode : Finders Keepers Mr. Bean Store Clerk 1 episode : Merry Christmas Mr. Bean Perfect Scoundrels Alan Reynolds 1 episode : Dirty Tricks 1988 -- 1991 Stuff Actor / Various Roles 13 episodes 1991 2point4 Children Yuppy 1 episode : Leader of the Pack The Les Dennis Laughter Show Actor 1 episode : Episode # 5.6 The Bill Dighton 1 episode : With Intent The Upper Hand Actor 1 episode : And the Winner Is... About Face Chris 1 episode : Briefcase Encounter Birds of a Feather The Snatcher 1 episode : Sweet Smell Of Success The Bill Solicitor 1 episode : The Assassins 1987 -- 1988 ' Allo ' Allo ! Guard / London Calling ( voice ) / Kingfisher ( voice ) / French ' Radio Voice ( voice ) 4 episodes No Place Like Home Barman 1 episode : Fortyfying the Over 1986 Screen Two Actor 1 episode : Honest, Decent and True 1984 Spitting Image Writer ( written by ) Episode # 1.6 Sweet Sixteen Youth 1 episode : Episode # 1.3 The Nation 's Health Orthopaedic S.H.O 1 episode : Chronic References Jump up ^ BBC - Drama - Doctors - Actors - Owen Brenman Jump up ^ Owen Brenman. `` Owen Brenman - Acting CV ''. Owen Brenman. Retrieved 16 March 2017. Jump up ^ Brenman Diamond Management Artist Representation and Management Jump up ^ Theatre review : The Underpants at Old Red Lion Jump up ^ Whipping It Up ( From Wiltshire Times ) Jump up ^ Owen Brenman Nominated for Best Actor at the Soap Awards Diamond Management Artist Representation and Management External links Owen Brenman on IMDb Official Site This article about an English television actor or actress is a stub. 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Question: who played mr swainey in one foot in the grave
Answer: Owen Brenman