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Neil Dickson (born 26 November 1950) is an English actor, who has worked extensively in both American and British film and television.[1]

Key Information

Biography

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At the age of five, Dickson contracted polio, but made a complete recovery a year later. He attended Worksop College in Nottinghamshire playing Coriolanus in the Junior Play 1966. He graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and spent several seasons working in repertory theatres in Sheffield, Manchester, Leicester and Oxford among others.

Career

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In 1975, he made his West End debut in The Gay Lord Quex, opposite Judi Dench, which was directed by Sir John Gielgud at the Albery Theatre.

While playing Dean Rebel in Trafford Tanzi at London's Mermaid Theatre, he was spotted by the producers of the NBC mini-series A.D., who cast him in the lead role of Valerius. He spent the following nine months on location in Tunisia working opposite James Mason, Susan Sarandon, Ava Gardner and Ian McShane. Upon his return, he was cast in the eponymous role of James Bigglesworth in the British feature film, Biggles (American title: Biggles: Adventures in Time), which was selected as the Royal Premiere Film in 1986.[citation needed] He went on to star in several mini-series and the cult sci-fi series She-Wolf of London, which was given the alternative title Love & Curses when syndicated in the United States. In 2008, he starred in the film Chasing Chekhov, which won the first BAFTA LA Film Festival Award.

TV credits include: I, Claudius, Secret Army, Blake's 7, Airline, Boon, Rockliffe's Babies, She-Wolf of London, Dynasty, Matlock, Baywatch, Sliders, Iron Man, Diagnosis: Murder, Alias, Mad Men and 1987 TV movie The Murders in the Rue Morgue.

Film credits include Biggles and Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. He also appeared alongside Barbara Windsor, Joss Ackland and Gareth Hunt in the Pet Shop Boys film, It Couldn't Happen Here, Lionheart, David Lynch's Inland Empire, King of the Wind, Ridley Scott's Body of Lies and Charles Dennis's The Favour of Your Company and Chicanery. He played Nick in Barbara Taylor Bradford's Voice of the Hear alongside Lindsay Wagner and Victoria Tennant.

In 2011 Dickson played the eponymous role in Charles Dennis's award-winning film Atwill. He reprised the role of fugitive British assassin Clive Atwill in the web series Atwill at Large and in the 2018 feature film Barking Mad. Dickson and the other actors won the Best Ensemble Cast award at the 2021 Studio City Film Festival.

Dickson's game credits include Eternal Darkness, Age of Empires III, Heroes of Might and Magic V: Hammers of Fate, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Personal life

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Dickson currently resides with his wife Lynda and their two daughters, Lucy and Chloë, in Los Angeles.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1986 Biggles James Bigglesworth
1987 Lionheart King Richard
1987 Eat the Rich Gerry
1988 It Couldn't Happen Here Pilot, Car Salesman
1990 King of the Wind Earl of Godolphin
1997 Romy and Michele's High School Reunion Boutique Manager
1998 Something to Believe In John
2002 The Story of O: Untold Pleasures Sir Stephen
2003 Peak Experience Cameron Beale
2003 Timecop 2: The Berlin Decision Neil Johnson Direct-to-video
2004 Spectres Walter
2006 Caffeine Mr. Davies
2006 Inland Empire Producer
2009 Donna on Demand Tony
2011 Gift of the Night Fury Viking (voice) Short film[2]
2012 Jewtopia Claude
2013 Sons of Liberty Allister Salinger
2014 Haunting of the Innocent Erik
2014 Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who Is John Galt? Robert Stadler
2017 Chicanery Gareth Foyle
2019 Missing Link Mr. Roylott (voice)

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1985 A.D. Valerius 5 episodes
1990 A Ghost in Monte Carlo Dupuis Television film
1990–1991 She-Wolf of London Ian Matheson Main cast (20 episodes)
1994 Iron Man Dreadknight (voice) 9 episodes[2]
1995–1996 Gargoyles Griff, King Duncan, Canmore, Renaissance Hunter (voice) 7 episodes[2]
1996 Aaahh!!! Real Monsters Secret Agent, Skydiver (voice) Episode: "You Only Scare Twice"[2]
1996 What a Cartoon! Alien Leader, Sphinx (voice) Episode: "Gramps"[2]
1996 The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest Josiah, Hallmane (voice) Episode: "The Spectre of the Pine Barrens"[2]
1999–2003 The Wild Thornberrys Lizard, Raj, Beefy Guard (voice) 3 episodes[2]
2001 Alias John Smythe Episode: "Reckoning"
2002 Rugrats Sir Cedric (voice) Episode: "The Perfect Twins"[2]
2002 Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones? Dale Lockman (voice) Episode: "The Groovesicle"[2]
2004 Megas XLR Warlock (voice) Episode: "Space Booty"[2]
2013 Complicit Mr. Allusen Television film
2017 Twin Peaks: The Return George Bautzer Episode: Part 1: "My Log Has a Message for You"
2022 Ms. Marvel Radio Announcer (voice) Episode: "Time and Again"

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
1999 Revenant Locke D'Averam [2]
2002 Eternal Darkness Edward Roivas [2]
2005 Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None William Blore [2]
2011 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Altmer [2]

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Neil Dickson (born 26 November 1950) is a British and voice known for his extensive work across , television, theatre, and animation in both the and the . A graduate of London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama, he began his professional career on the stage with a West End debut in The Gay Lord Quex opposite Dame , directed by Sir . Dickson first gained prominence in film with his leading role as aviator James "Biggles" Bigglesworth in the 1986 adventure Biggles: Adventures in Time, marking an early highlight in his transition to screen acting. His subsequent film credits include supporting roles in Lionheart (1987) as King Richard, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997), showcasing his range in genres from historical drama to comedy. On television, he has appeared in acclaimed series such as Twin Peaks, Alias, I, Claudius, and Sharpe's Waterloo (1997) as Uxbridge, often portraying authoritative or military figures. In addition to live-action work, Dickson has built a substantial career in voice acting, contributing to animated projects like Gargoyles (as the Hunter clan), Iron Man (as Dreadknight), Rugrats, and the 2019 film Missing Link (as Doctor Roylott). His distinctive baritone voice has also featured in video games and commercials, including a 2002 Cadillac advertisement, underscoring his versatility and enduring presence in the entertainment industry since the 1970s.

Early Life

Childhood

Neil Dickson was born in 1950 in the . As a British-born , he was raised in during his formative years. At the age of five, Dickson contracted , a debilitating viral infection that often causes and . He received medical treatment and achieved a complete recovery within one year, avoiding permanent . This early health challenge, though surmounted, marked a significant period in his childhood. Following recovery, Dickson transitioned to formal .

Education

Dickson attended , a in , , for his , where he first engaged with theater. Dickson enrolled at the School of Music and Drama in , graduating with a focus on . His drama training at included a three-year course that aimed to break down initial confidence, with emphasis on the actor's movement through extensive dance classes and Alexander technique. This educational foundation bridged Dickson's early health challenges and initial theatrical interests at to his professional aspirations in , providing the rigorous preparation needed for a career in , , and voice work.

Career

Early Career

Neil Dickson began his professional career in the mid-1970s following his graduation from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he received foundational training in performance. His debut came in 1975 with a West End appearance in Arthur Wing Pinero's The Gay Lord Quex at the Albery Theatre, directed by and co-starring ; prior to this, he had spent several seasons in across the , honing his craft in regional productions. Transitioning from stage to screen, Dickson secured minor television roles in British series during the late 1970s, marking his entry into broadcast work. Notable early appearances included a jury foreman in the legal drama (1976), a guard in the historical miniseries (1976), Phillips in the World War II espionage series Secret Army (1977), and John Bensham in the family saga (1979–1980). These roles, often small but in high-profile productions, provided initial exposure while he navigated the shift from live theatre's immediacy to the structured environment of filmed performance, a common challenge for stage actors of the era seeking broader opportunities. By the early 1980s, he appeared in the American miniseries (1983), further building his screen presence. Dickson achieved a breakthrough in 1985 with the role of the Roman soldier Valerius in the miniseries A.D., appearing in five episodes alongside stars like and ; the character, a fictional who converts to , highlighted his ability to portray complex dramatic arcs in large-scale historical narratives. This led directly to his first leading film role as aviator James "Biggles" Bigglesworth in Biggles: Adventures (1986), a time-travel adventure directed by John Hough and co-starring , which marked his transition to prominent on-screen leads and international visibility. Early film work remained limited during this period, with Dickson focusing primarily on television to establish his versatility amid the competitive landscape of British acting.

Major Roles and Achievements

Neil Dickson's career gained significant momentum in the early 1990s, leading to several prominent television and film roles that showcased his versatility as a character actor. One of his major breakthroughs came with the starring role of Dr. Ian Matheson, a mythology professor aiding a young woman cursed with lycanthropy, in the syndicated horror-comedy series She-Wolf of London (1990–1991), which aired for two seasons and developed a cult following for its blend of supernatural elements and humor. In the late 1990s, Dickson transitioned into supporting film roles, including the boutique manager in the comedy Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997), where he appeared alongside Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow in a satirical take on high school reunions. He continued this trajectory in the 2000s with a part as the producer in David Lynch's experimental thriller Inland Empire (2006), contributing to the film's surreal narrative exploring Hollywood's underbelly. Dickson also marked his entry into voice acting during this period, lending his distinctive British timbre to video games and animations; a notable early credit was voicing Dr. Edward Roivas, a pivotal character in the game Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem (2002), which praised for its innovative sanity mechanics. Later achievements included reprising his role as the rogue assassin Clive Atwill—originally from the 2014 web series Atwill—in the 2017– continuation Atwill at Large, a spy thriller web series that expanded the character's backstory of desertion and pursuit, and extending it to the Barking Mad (2018). For his ensemble performance in Barking Mad, Dickson shared in the Best Ensemble Cast award at the 2021 Studio City International , recognizing the film's comedic take on and eccentricity.

Recent Work

In the , Neil Dickson expanded his portfolio with contributions to the acclaimed The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011), where he provided voices for multiple characters including Aringoth, Estormo, and various high elves. The game's enduring popularity led to several re-releases, such as the Special Edition in 2016 and the Anniversary Edition in 2021, which incorporated his performances for new generations of players. Building on his prior experience in voice work, Dickson also participated in the ADR loop group for the superhero film X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), enhancing the production's vocal elements. Entering the 2020s, Dickson took on supporting roles in horror and genre projects. He portrayed Mr. Wick, a passenger aboard a cursed replica ship, in the supernatural thriller Titanic 666 (2022). That same year, he voiced the Radio Announcer in the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel, delivering narration in the episode "Time and Again." In 2023, Dickson played Dr. Richard Cernovich, a disgraced scientist and central antagonist, in the film The Quantum Devil. The film won the Best Indie Horror award at Film Threat's Award This! in 2024. Dickson continued his work into 2024 with the role of Roman in Scrambled, a quirky exploring personal reinvention and relationships. As of November 2025, no new projects have been announced, but his recent output underscores an ongoing trend of versatile contributions across live-action , television voiceovers, and video games, sustaining his career in ensemble and genre-driven media.

Family

Neil Dickson has been married to Lynda Dickson since the early years of his career. The couple shares two daughters, (born 1983) and Chloë. Chloë, who was in her thirties as of 2018, is the goddaughter of actress , with whom Dickson co-starred in the 1986 miniseries Sins. The family maintains residences in both and to support Dickson's ongoing work across the Atlantic.

Residence

Neil Dickson began his acting career in the , where he was based following his graduation from London's School of Music and Drama in the 1970s. His early professional endeavors, including stage repertory work and initial television roles, were centered in the UK, reflecting the heart of the British entertainment industry at the time. In pursuit of expanded opportunities in American film, television, and , Dickson relocated to during the 1990s, aligning with his growing involvement in U.S. productions such as She-Wolf of London (1990–1991), whose later episodes shifted production to . This move facilitated access to Hollywood's studios and sectors, where he established a strong presence. As of 2025, Dickson's primary residence remains in , where he has lived for decades to support his ongoing work in the American market. He maintains a lifestyle that accommodates frequent visits to the , splitting his time between the two countries to balance U.S.-based commitments like voicing and occasional stage appearances in . This dual-location routine allows him to sustain connections to both industries without uprooting his established base in .

Filmography

1980s

1990s

2000s

  • 2003: Timecop 2: The Berlin Decision as Johnson
  • 2004: Spectres as Walter
  • 2006: as Mr. Davies
  • 2006: as Producer
  • 2006: A Good Year as Additional Voices (uncredited)
  • 2006: Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties as Additional Voice Cast
  • 2009: as Tony

2010s

  • 2011: Atwill as Clive Atwill (short)
  • 2011: Gift of the Night Fury as Viking (voice)
  • 2012: Jewtopia as Claude
  • 2013: Complicity as Mr. Allusen
  • 2013: Sons of Liberty as Allister Salinger
  • 2013: A Snow Globe Christmas as Duncan
  • 2014: Haunting of the Innocent as Erik
  • 2018: Atomic Apocalypse as The Ranger
  • 2018: Barking Mad as Clive Atwill
  • 2019: Missing Link as Doctor Roylott (voice)

2020s

  • 2023: The Quantum Devil as Dr. Richard Cernovich
  • 2024: Scrambled as Roman

Television

Dickson made his television debut in British productions during the , gradually building a career that encompassed guest appearances, lead roles in series and miniseries, voice work in animated shows, and later contributions to American network television and streaming content. His early credits include minor parts in acclaimed dramas, transitioning to more prominent supporting and starring roles in the and . In the and beyond, he took on episodic guest spots and voiceovers in high-profile series, often portraying authoritative or enigmatic figures. The following table enumerates his key television appearances in chronological order, focusing on verified credits across live-action, animated, miniseries, and web formats.
Year(s)TitleRoleEpisodesNotes
1976Guard1Uncredited in some sources; historical drama.
1977Secret ArmyPhillips1WWII series.
1979–1980John BenshamUnknownPeriod drama .
1985A.D.Valerius5Lead role in biblical miniseries.
1986SinsHubert de VilleMiniseries (3 parts)CBS drama miniseries opposite .
1987DynastyGavin Maurier1Guest role in the American .
1990A Ghost in DupuisTV movieRomantic drama.
1990–1991She-Wolf of London (aka Love & Curses)Dr. Ian Matheson / Prof. Ian Matheson20Lead role in syndicated horror-comedy series.
1994Dreadknight (voice)1Animated series.
1995–1996GargoylesGriff (voice)5 animated adventure series.
2001AliasFTL Operative John Smythe1Guest role in Season 1, Episode 6 ("").
2009Harold Ford2Guest roles in Season 3.
2017George Bautzer1Guest role in "The Return" revival, Episode 2.
2017–Atwill at LargeClive AtwillMultipleLead role in web series continuation of Atwill (2014).
2022Radio Announcer (voice)1Guest voice role in , Episode 6.
Dickson also appeared in other series such as Blake's 7 (1978), Boon (1980s), Rockliffe's Babies (1987), Matlock (1990s), and Baywatch (1990s), often in supporting or guest capacities, contributing to his reputation as a versatile character actor in both UK and US productions.

Video Games

Neil Dickson entered video game voice acting in the late 1990s, building on his experience in television animation to lend his distinctive British accent to interactive media. His early contributions often involved additional voices or specific characters in action-adventure and strategy titles, marking a shift toward more prominent roles in narrative-driven games by the 2000s. Over the decades, his work has spanned platforms from GameCube to modern consoles and PC, evolving from supporting parts in military simulations to key characters in epic fantasy RPGs. One of his breakthrough roles came in 2002 with for , where he voiced Dr. Edward Roivas, a central figure in the game's storyline involving ancient tomes and sanity mechanics. This performance highlighted his ability to convey intellectual depth and unease, contributing to the title's cult status in gaming. Dickson continued with additional voices in the game 007: Everything or Nothing (2003) across , , and , supporting the narrative. In 2005, he portrayed William Blore in the adventure mystery : And Then There Were None for PC and later (2008), delivering a gritty persona in the point-and-click adaptation. He also voiced and provided additional lines in Age of Empires III (2005) for PC, enhancing the game's historical campaigns. By 2007, Dickson appeared in Lair for PlayStation 3 as Guardian 3, Burner, and Wingman, adding to the dragon-riding action game's aerial combat sequences. His role as Commander Giles Price in Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 (2008) and its Uprising expansion (2009) for PC and consoles brought authoritative military command to the alternate-history RTS series. In 2011, he voiced multiple High Elf characters in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim across PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, including Ondolemar, Aringoth, Estormo, Linwe, Melaran, Nelacar, Nerien, Quaranir, and Rulindil, using the MaleElfHaughty voice type to populate the expansive open-world RPG. These roles extended to DLCs like Dawnguard (Feran Sadri, Vingalmo) and Dragonborn (Ancarion), and re-releases such as the Special Edition (2016) and Anniversary Edition (2021). Dickson provided additional voices for (2011) MMORPG and later military shooters, including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) and Call of Duty: Warzone (2020) across multiple platforms. In 2020, he reprised in the Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition remaster for PC, alongside additional voices, demonstrating his enduring presence in strategy gaming updates. This progression reflects his versatility, from early 2000s horror and action to sustained contributions in high-profile fantasy and multiplayer titles into the 2020s.

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