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Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies
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Nicolas Coster Biography (1934-)
Born December 3, 1934, in London, England; father, a New Zealand marine commander; married Candace Hilligoss (an actress and novelist; divorced, 1981); children: two daughters, Ian.
- Nationality
- British
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Actor
- Birth Details
- December 3, 1934
- London, United Kingdom
Famous Works
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CREDITS
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Film Appearances
- (Uncredited) Bit part, Titanic, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1953
- Asa Polsen, The Outcast (also known as The Fortune Hunter),Republic Pictures, 1954
- Roy Fellows, City of Shadows, Republic Pictures, 1955
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Light Fantastic, Embassy Pictures, 1964
- Harry Lindsay, My Blood Runs Cold, Warner Bros., 1965
- James Quinn, The Sporting Club, AVCO Embassy, 1971
- Markham, All the President's Men, Warner Bros., 1976
- Major Sidney Huff, MacArthur's aide, MacArthur (also known as MacArthur, the Rebel General), Universal, 1977
- Spitzer, The Big Fix, Universal, 1978
- David Fillmore, Slow Dancing in the Big City, United Artists, 1978
- U.S. Olympic team doctor, Goldengirl, AVCO Embassy, 1979
- Harris, Just You and Me, Kid, Columbia, 1979
- Dr. Stone, The Concorde: Airport '79 (also known as Airport '79,
Airport '80: The Concorde,
The Concorde, and S.O.S. Concorde), Universal, 1979
- Fitzgerald, The Electric Horseman, Universal, 1979
- Mr. Whitney, Little Darlings, Paramount, 1980
- Warden Henry Sampson, Stir Crazy, Columbia, 1980
- Walter, Why Would I Lie?, 1980
- Avery, The Pursuit of D. B. Cooper (also known as Pursuit),Universal, 1981
- Paul Trullinger, Reds, Paramount, 1981
- Hunt Shelton, Big Business, Buena Vista, 1988
- Dr. Phillip Jellinak, Sr., How I Got into College, 1989
- Harry Lovell, Betsy's Wedding, Buena Vista, 1990
- Admiral Torrance, Freedom Strike, A-Pix Entertainment, 1998
- Charles, Love Happens, Curb Entertainment, 1999
- Emcee, Miss Supreme Queen, 1999
- Bum Joe, Blood Type, 1999
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Television Appearances
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Series
- Dr. Matt Steele #3, Young Dr. Malone, NBC, 1962-1963
- Professor Paul Britton #1, The Secret Storm, CBS, 1964, 1967-1969
- John Eldridge, Our Private World, CBS, 1965
- John Eldridge, As the World Turns, CBS, 1966
- Robert Delaney, Somerset (also known as Another World: Somerset and Somerset: Bay City), NBC, 1970-1972
- Robert Delaney, Another World (also known as Another World: BayCity), NBC, 1970-1971, 1972-1976, 1980, 1989
- Chief J. C. Carson, The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (also know as Lobo), NBC, 1980-1980
- Dr. Morris Whitford, Ryan's Four, ABC, 1983
- Anthony Makana, One Life to Live, ABC, 1983-1984
- Lionel Lockridge, Santa Barbara, NBC, 1984-1988, 1990-1993
- Steve Andrews, All My Children, ABC, 1988-1989
- John Eldridge, As the World Turns, CBS, 1993-1995
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Miniseries
- Peter Ajemian, The Word, CBS, 1978
- Matty Firestone, Princess Daisy, NBC, 1983
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Movies
- General Philip Sheridan, The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer, NBC, 1977
- Governor, A Fire in the Sky, NBC, 1978
- Dr. Roberts, Long Journey Back, ABC, 1978
- Carl, Friendly Fire, ABC, 1979
- Bud Hensen, The Solitary Man, CBS, 1979
- (Uncredited) The Women's Room, ABC, 1980
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The Day the Bubble Burst, NBC, 1982
- Maurice Carver, M.A.D.D.: Mothers against Drunk Drivers, NBC, 1983
- Uncle Edgar, Beverly Hills Madam (also known as Ladies of the Night), NBC, 1986
- Mr. Gorman, Incident at Dark River (also known as Dark River--AFather's Revenge), TNT, 1989
- General Renning--"Icarus," By Dawn's Early Light (also known as Red Alert), HBO, 1990
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Natural Selection (also known as Dark Reflection), Fox, 1994
- Harry Winslow, Hearts Adrift, USA Network, 1996
- Arthur Durning, Full Circle (also known as Danielle Steel's "Full Circle"), NBC, 1996
- Ezra Bushmaster, The Dukes of Hazzard--Hazzard in Hollywood, CBS,2000
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Pilots
- Linderman, Ebony, Ivory and Jade, CBS, 1979
- Bert Arkins, Bender, CBS, 1979
- Whitford, Ryan's Four, ABC, 1983
- Mr. Hamilton, Smart Guys, NBC, 1988
- Dr. Carter Bart, South of Sunset, CBS, 1993
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Specials
- Stanford McKay, You Are the Jury, NBC, 1986
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Episodic
- "No Leave for the Captain," The United States Steel Hour, CBS, 1959
- "The Accident," The Defenders, CBS, 1961
- "Thou Art Woman," Directions, ABC, 1962
- "The Living End," No Time for Sergeants, ABC, 1964
- "Charlie Paradise," Brenner, CBS, 1964
- Kenneth Layton, "Far Below," The Felony Squad, ABC, 1966
- Gregory, "Bad Bet on a 459-Silent," The Green Hornet, ABC, 1967
- "The Witness," N.Y.P.D., ABC, 1967
- "Bull's Eye," The Blue Knight, CBS, 1976
- Professor Croydon, "Angels on the Air," Charlie's Angels, ABC, 1977
- Lansford Ingalls, "I Remember, I Remember," Little House on the Prairie, NBC, 1978
- "The Dream," Baretta, ABC, 1978
- Jeremy Greene, "Women Write Stories, and the Men Buy a Horse," Husbands, Wives & Lovers, CBS, 1978
- "A Matter of State," The Amazing Spider-Man, CBS, 1978
- (As Nicholas Coster) Augie Augustine, "A Good Clean Bust with Sequel Rights," The Rockford Files, NBC, 1978
- Augie La Rocca, "The Dating Game" (also known as "Ann's Dating Game"), One Day at a Time, CBS, 1978
- Joe Morris, "Act of Love," Dallas, CBS, 1978
- Silas Lockhart, "The Deadly Dolphin," Wonder Woman, CBS, 1978
- "False Images," The Runaways, NBC, 1979
- "Episode 3," The Lazarus Syndrome, AB, 1979
- Colonel Drake, "Blind Rage," The Incredible Hulk, CBS, 1979
- Zev Arno, "A Chilling Surprise," Kate Loves a Mystery, NBC, 1979
- "Loose Larry's List of Losers," Tenspeed and Brown Shoe, NBC, 1980
- "The Ghost Maker," Paris, CBS, 1980
- Allerick, "Olympiad," Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, NBC, 1980
- Lyle Sloan, "Jock's Trial: Parts 1 & 2," Dallas, CBS, 1980
- Derek Frye, "The Least Dangerous Game," Simon & Simon, CBS, 1981
- (As Nicholas Coster) "Blue Collar," Today's F.B.I., ABC, 1982
- Fred Brunis, "Blue and Broken-Harted," Hart to Hart, ABC, 1982
- Warner, "The Butler Did It (A Bird in the Hand)," Police Squad!, CBS, 1982
- "Favor for an Enemy," Shannon, CBS, 1982
- "A Ghost of a Chance," Quincy, M.E. (also known as Quincy),NBC, 1982
- David Warner "Daddy's Girl," The Facts of Life, NBC, 1982
- David Stallings, "Pirate's Key: Parts 1 & 2," Simon & Simon, CBS, 1983
- Andrew "Andy" MacKenzie, "I Do?," Magnum P.I., CBS, 1983
- Thomas Quinlan, "The Crystal Duck," Hardcastle and McCormick, ABC,1983
- Brad Thurman, "The Shadow of Truth," T. J. Hooker, ABC, 1983
- (As Nicholas Coster) Ross Manley, "Return to Cadiz," Knight Rider,NBC, 1983
- David Warner "It's Lonely at the Top," The Facts of Life, NBC, 1985
- Phil, "Deadly Honeymoon," Alfred Hitchcock Presents, NBC, 1986
- David Warner, "Where's Poppa?," The Facts of Life, NBC, 1986
- David Warner, "Rites of Passage: Part 1," The Facts of Life, NBC,1987
- Brian P. Young, "Brackman Vasektimized," L.A. Law, NBC, 1987
- David Warner, "The Beginning of the End," The Facts of Life, NBC,1988
- "Rashomanny," Hooperman, ABC, 1989
- Amos Borden, "First Day/Last Day," thirtysomething, ABC, 1989
- Dr. Craig Zachary, "Smooth Operators," Murder, She Wrote, CBS, 1989
- Lowell Michaels, "Tony Does Golf," Who's the Boss?, ABC, 1989
- Gleason, "Ring of Honor," Hunter, NBC, 1989
- Dr. Frederick Alexander, "The Raising of Lazarus," War of the Worlds, syndicated, 1989
- Wes Hofsteader, "Call of the Wild," Life Goes On, ABC, 1989
- Admiral Anthony Haftel, "The Offspring," Star Trek: The Next Generation, syndicated, 1990
- Connor McCarthy, "Three for the Money," Midnight Caller, NBC, 1990
- Doc, "There but for the Grace," MacGyver, ABC, 1991
- Chester Gaddis, "The Trial: Parts 1 & 2," Matlock, NBC, 1991
- Andrew Blaine, "You Don't Know Me," Jake and the Fatman, CBS, 1991
- Mr. Azarian, "April Is the Cruelest Month," Beverly Hills, 90210,Fox, 1991
- Morgan Stern, "Confession," Law & Order, NBC, 1991
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Black Tie Affair, NBC, 1993
- "My Dinner with Nick," Dark Justice, CBS, 1993
- Reid Mullen, "Volunteers," Law & Order, NBC, 1993
- Dr. Woodruff, "Intruders," Nurses, NBC, 1993
- Jinky, "Luther Get Your Gun," Coach, ABC, 1996
- Ellis Kodack, "The Publishing Episode," Mr. & Mrs. Smith, CBS,1996
- Liam Ryan, "Pumped Up," Silk Stalkings, USA Network, 1997
- Senator Randall Stevens, "Politics," Tracey Takes On ... , HBO, 1997
- (As Nick Coster) Parker Stanley Tyler, "All the President's Women," Gun, ABC, 1997
- Hunter McReady, "Soldiers of Misfortune," Pensacola: Wings of Gold, syndicated, 1998
- (As Nicholas Coster) Judge Blaisdale, "Legend II: Vengeance," Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, CBS, 1998
- "Faith," Michael Hayes, CBS, 1998
- Captain Harriman, "Lost Voyage," Timecop, ABC, 1998
- Chancellor Stevens, "Feelin' Albright," 3rd Rock from the Sun, NBC, 1998
- Chancellor Stewart, "Paranoid Dick," 3rd Rock from the Sun, NBC, 1999
- Carl Shipman, "Ties That Bind," L.A. Heat, TNT, 1999
- Jed Raines, "Father Knows Best," Gideon's Crossing, ABC, 2000
- Mr. Oswald, "Off the Grid," Judging Amy, CBS, 2001
- Also appeared in 9 to 5, ABC; Reasonable Doubts, NBC.
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Stage Appearances
- A.D.C., Ross, Eugene O'Neill Theatre, New York City, 1961-1962, then Hudson Theatre, New York City, 1962
- Alan, The Ninety Day Mistress, Biltmore Theatre, New York City, 1967
- Herb Shuttle, Happy Birthday, Wanda June, Theatre de Lys, New YorkCity, 1970-1971
- Frank, Twigs, Broadhurst Theatre, New York City, 1971-1972, then Plymouth Theatre, New York City, 1972
- Standby for Jerry Ryan, Seesaw, Mark Hellinger Theatre, New York City, 1973
- Captain Amassa Delano, The Old Glory, American Place Theatre, NewYork City, 1976
- Jeff, Otherwise Engaged, Plymouth Theatre, 1977
- Oscar Hubbard, The Little Foxes, Martin Beck Theatre, New York City, 1981
- General, Getting Married, Circle in the Square, New York City, 1991
- Max, Jack's Holiday, Playwrights Horizons, New York City, 1995
- Uncle Halsey, The Body of Bourne, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, 2001
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Krapp's Last Tape (one-man show), Seney-Stovall Chapel, Athens, GA, 2002
- Also appeared in The Ninety-Day Mistress, State Theatre of Pennsylvania, New Hope, PA.
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