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Nigel Greaves (born c. 1960) is an English actor.
He has had several roles in television over the years, including a rude waiter in Tales of the Unexpected (A Man With A Fortune),his longest-running role was in The Kids from 47A . He also appeared in Coronation Street .
He played John, Duke of Berry in Kenneth Branagh's film of Henry V .
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1978 | Passion Flower Hotel | Carlos | |
| 1979 | Meetings with Remarkable Men | ||
| 1985 | Invitation to the Wedding | Soames | |
| 1985 | Ôdîn - Kôshi hobune stâraito | Jiro (1992) | English version, Voice, Uncredited |
| 1989 | Henry V | Duke Jean of Berri |
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