Anecdotes

Peter O'Toole said on his commentary for the DVD version of Dieu et mon droit (1972) that Green was very depressed during filming, and he believes his death was probably a suicide.

During the time Nigel Green served in the Korean conflict, he sustained a head injury which required the insertion of a metal plate at the front of his skull. Unfortunately throughout his life, the actor suffered from chronic bouts of depression as a result of this war wound. In addition, the plate induced severe headaches and these grew worse over time.

Is now regarded as one of the unsung heroes of the British film industry.

Built and raced his own Formula Vee race cars.

Received some of the best reviews of his career for his portrayal of Colour Sergeant Bourne, in Zoulou (1964).

Was the first actor to play Nayland Smith in the 1960s "Fu Manchu" movies.

Was working steadily on TV at the time of his death.

Was separated from his wife at the time of his death.

Was by himself in a hotel room in Brighton, on the day of his death.

Starred opposite Stanley Baker in three movies and opposite Michael Caine in three.

Was viewed as being something of a hell-raiser. According to a few sources, the actor embarked on a pub crawl not long after getting married.

Began rising to prominence by the late 1950s and achieved success as a character actor in films and on TV.