David J. Nicholls

David J. Nicholls (born 1950 in Tipton, West Midlands; died 23rd June 2008 in Arnley, Leeds, West Yorkshire) appeared in Emmerdale in two roles: firstly as Duffy in July 1991, and secondly as a bouncer at the Belle of York in December 1995.
Nicholls left school at the age of fifteen and worked as a wages clerk at the Beans Industries car parts factory from 1965 to 1966 and went on to serve in the army and police before pursuing a career in acting. Standing at 6ft 5", he was often cast as "larger-than-life" characters.
His television credits include The New Avengers, Bulman, Boon, Coronation Street, G.B.H., Waiting for God, London's Burning, The Detectives, Wycliffe, Birds of a Feather, Band of Gold, The Bill, Heartbeat, The Cops, Queer as Folk, My Uncle Silas and New Tricks.
Film roles include Jack & Sarah, Muppet Treasure Island, Gladiator, Highlander: Endgame, The Parole Officer, Crush and Gangs of New York.
His death in June 2008 at 58 was attributed to mesothelioma, more than forty years after he was exposed to asbestos at the factory.
Category:Emmerdale actors
Category:Actors who have played multiple roles