Nigel Havers

Acting

Nigel Havers

Born 6 November 1951 · Edmonton, Middlesex, England, UK · 74

Nigel Allan Havers is an English actor. He is probably best known for his BAFTA-nominated role as Lord Andrew Lindsay in the 1981 British film Chariots of Fire, and for his role as Dr. Tom Latimer in the British TV comedy series Don't Wait Up. He portrayed the role of Lewis Archer in Coronation Street from 2009 to 2010.

Known for

Highlights

Empire of the Sun1987 · Film · Dr. Rawlins
The Gentlemen2024 · Series · Lord Whitecroft
Penelope2006 · Film · Mr. Vanderman
Chariots of Fire1981 · Film · Lord Andrew Lindsay
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · Andrew Wilder
All Creatures Great & Small2020 · Series · General Ransom

Filmography

Movies

38 films

Elsinore2026 · Film · Hospital Patron
Never Too Late2025 · Film · Frank
Murder on the Blackpool Express2017 · Film · Doc
Trouser Bar2016 · Film · (uncredited)
Penelope2006 · Film · Mr. Vanderman
Open Wide2005 · Film · Peter Hillman
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers2004 · Film · David Niven
The Gentleman Thief2001 · Film · A J Raffles
Paradise Lost1999 · Film · Hofstadter
The Heart Surgeon1997 · Film · Dr. Alex Marsden
Bridge of Time1997 · Film · Halek
Element of Doubt1996 · Film · Richard
An Audience with Freddie Starr1996 · Film
Prophecy1995 · Film · Oliver Halkin
The Burning Season1994 · Film · Steven Kaye
Lie Down with Lions1994 · Film · Peter Husak
Sleepers1991 · Film · Jeremy Coward/Sergei Rublev
Quiet Days in Clichy1990 · Film · Alfred Perlès
Farewell to the King1989 · Film · Capt. Fairbourne
Empire of the Sun1987 · Film · Dr. Rawlins
The Death of the Heart1987 · Film · Thomas Quayne
The Whistle Blower1986 · Film · Robert "Bob" Jones
Bon Voyage1985 · Film · Roddy Buchanan
Burke & Wills1985 · Film · William John Wills
Combat1985 · Film · Clement
A Passage to India1984 · Film · Ronny Heaslop
Soft Targets1982 · Film · Harman
Chariots of Fire1981 · Film · Lord Andrew Lindsay
Unity1981 · Film · Philip Colindale
Birth of the Beatles1979 · Film · George Martin
Coming Out1979 · Film · Richie
Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?1978 · Film · Counterman
Full Circle1978 · Film · Estate Agent
The Portland Millions1976 · Film · Ronald Walker
French Without Tears1976 · Film · Kenneth Lake
The Next Voice You See1975 · Film · Ludovic Bates
Pope Joan1972 · Film · Young Monk
Edward II1970 · Film · Soldier/ Attendant

Filmography

Series

55 shows

Golden Boys2026 · Series · Lord Moyne
Play for Today2025 · Series · Frank
A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story2025 · Series · Cecil Havers
The Gentlemen2024 · Series · Lord Whitecroft
Black Ops2023 · Series · Gerald
Finding Alice2021 · Series · Roger Dillon
All Creatures Great & Small2020 · Series · General Ransom
The Cockfields2019 · Series · Larry
Timewasters2017 · Series · Dr. Eugene Braithwaite
Reluctant Persuaders2015 · Series · Rupert Hardacre (voice)
Brian Pern: A Life in Rock2014 · Series · Tony Pebblé
Lunch Monkeys2009 · Series
The Sarah Jane Adventures2007 · Series · Peter Dalton
Benidorm2007 · Series · Stanley Keen
Brothers and Sisters2006 · Series · Roger Grant
Little Britain2003 · Series · Leader of the Opposition
The Afternoon Play2003 · Series · Director
Born and Bred2002 · Series · Henry Williamson
Manchild2002 · Series · Terry
Murder in Mind2001 · Series · Nicholas Chadwick QC
The Heart Surgeon1997 · Series · Dr. Alex Marsden
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · Andrew Wilder
Strangers1996 · Series · Philip
TFI Friday1996 · Series
Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story1995 · Series · Michael Wilding
Chiller1995 · Series · Oliver Halkin
Dangerfield1995 · Series · Dr. Jonathan Paige
The Glass Virgin1995 · Series · Edmund Lagrange
Murder Most Horrid1991 · Series · Harvey Stafford
Sleepers1991 · Series · Jeremy Coward / Sergei Rublev
A Bit of Fry & Laurie1989 · Series
The Charmer1987 · Series
Hold the Dream1987 · Series · Jim Fairley
A Little Princess1987 · Series · Thomas Carrisford
Strangers and Brothers1984 · Series · Roy Calvert
Don't Wait Up1983 · Series · Tom Latimer
Nancy Astor1982 · Series · Bobby Shaw
Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years1981 · Series · Randolph Churchill
Tales of the Unexpected1979 · Series · Miller
A Horseman Riding By1978 · Series · Paul Craddock
An Englishman's Castle1978 · Series · Mark Ingram
Pennies from Heaven1978 · Series · Conrad Baker
Nicholas Nickleby1977 · Series · Nicholas Nickleby
Victorian Scandals1976 · Series · Ronald Walker
Rumpole of the Bailey1975 · Series · Ronald Ransom
Angels1975 · Series
Playhouse1974 · Series · Philip Colindale
Shabby Tiger1973 · Series · Toby Scriven
Thriller1973 · Series · Ludovic Bates
Crown Court1972 · Series
The Black Arrow1972 · Series · Roger
Upstairs, Downstairs1971 · Series · Peter Dinmont
Play for Today1970 · Series
BBC Play of the Month1965 · Series · Kenneth Lake
Coronation Street1960 · Series · Lewis Archer