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This is the Home Page, click on one of the links to the left to access what Derren is currently
up to or to see a brief history of his film career.
On this site I'll include everything I know about one of England's greatest, underrated and underused
character actors. For example, I might include information about his background, a list of his best films, news and gossip,
photos, and show reviews. I might also discuss how I originally became a fan or describe what I think makes this actor special.
UPDATE ON 'FLAWLESS' - IT LOOKS LIKE IT IS GOING STRAIGHT TO DVD, WHICH
IS A PITY. IT IS DUE OUT ON R1 DVD IN THE U.S. ON JUNE 3RD. OVER HERE, IT IS CURRENTLY LISTED ON THE PLAY.COM WEBSITE
AS COMING SOON.
(YOU CAN BUY EITHER
VERSION, R1 OR R2 FROM PLAY.COM)
DO KEEP CHECKING BACK
FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
(I HAVE SEEN IT ALREADY AND MUST SAY THAT THE SURPRISINGLY SUBSTANTIAL
ROLE THAT DERREN PORTRAYS, NOT ONLY PROVES THAT HE IS BACK TO HIS BEST, BUT HE IS BACK TO HIS GOOD OLD
VILLAINOUS WAYS TOO! APART FROM THAT, I DID GUESS CORRECTLY AS TO HOW MICHAEL CAINE MANAGED TO STEAL THE DIAMONDS.
THOUGH I DID NOT ENJOY THE ENDING SURROUNDING THE DEMI MOORE CHARACTER AND THE SOMEWHAT UNLIKELY CHOICE SHE ULTIMATELY
MADE. OF COURSE YOU WOULD EXPECT ME TO BE BIASED, BUT I SERIOUSLY BELIEVED THAT BOTH DERREN NESBITT AND JOSS ACKLAND
WERE THE BEST THINGS IN IT AND BOTH GOT THEIR COMEUPPENCES. THOUGH WITH DERREN AS USUAL, THIS SEEMS TO BE PAR FOR THE COURSE
AND I CHALLENGE ANY READERS OUT THERE TO NAME ANY OTHER ACTOR WITH A WORSE SURVIVAL RECORD!)
ANY HOLLYOAKS FANS OUT THERE? I NEED HELP!
DERREN MADE A GUEST APPEARANCE IN A RECENT EPISODE. CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHICH ONE IT WAS?
NEWS FLASH - DERREN TO APPEAR IN P.G WODEHOUSE'S - 'COME ON, JEEVES' AT THE THEATRE
ROYAL WINDSOR - 27TH - 31ST MAY 2008
(Click on the link below to order your tickets - NOW!)
Also see Fans' Section below, for the first reviews from fans who have already seen local productions.
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| FLAWLESS R1 U.S. DVD RELEASE (OUT 03/06/08) |
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| SPECIAL BRANCH: COMPLETE SERIES 1 |
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| SPECIAL BRANCH: COMPLETE SERIES 2 (OUT NOW!) |
Good news is that the groundbreaking
first ever series of Special Branch (above), featuring Derren as Chief Inspector Jordan is currently at a very nice price
of only £16.97 (inc free delivery) at www.amazon.co.uk - so snap your copy up now!
(p.s. - Complete Series 2 has now been released
and is available to buy from www.play.com)
I have started my online campaign to get Derren Nesbitt in Quentin Tarantino's World
War II epic, Inglorious Bastards.
Quentin has made it well known that one of his favourite movies of all time is Where
Eagles Dare ('the best men on a mission movie' he claims). He declared that once he got Kill Bill out of the way, he
would then resume work on his homage to that film.
According to the web, including idmb.com and various Tarantino fansites, the film
has now officially been announced or 'greenlit' and talk of casting has begun.
Michael Madsen and Bo Svenson have both been mentioned, presumably for the good
guys, though as yet no word of who the various actors are, required to play the nasty Nazis!
Which is why I am campaigning to use any influence I can around the web to make Quentin's
agents aware that Derren's available and also to highlight what a nice touch it would be to have a link from the original
to this new film. Knowing the movie fan Quentin is, I am therefore sure he would love the idea and go for it, as he is famed
for his 'in jokes' and film references.
After 'Flawless' I for one would love to see Derren's comeback continue, playing a
similar role to one that he is most famous for, forty years later!
We all know Derren was so memorable as Major von Hapen, the Gestapo officer in
Where Eagles Dare and therefore wouldn't it be great to see him playing a similar creepy role, maybe as an older Nazi
General in this movie. He can certainly nail that accent, that's for sure!
So if you agree, sign my guestbook
and together we'll put pressure on Hollywood to get Derren a part and help recreate his finest hour!
NEW: FANS' SECTION
This new section allows fans to post any comments or questions that other readers or film buffs
can answer or shed any further light on.
Gavin Gaughan writes: Well done for your website
on Derren Nesbitt. I've sometimes wondered about his role in VICTIM, it seemed a little odd that the character was blackmailing
and threatening gay men, when what with the leather-biker look and the print of Michaelangelo's David on his wall, there were
strong hints he was actually gay himself. Would Mr Nesbitt be able to say whether this was in the original script, a development
added during filming, or just coincidence? I believe that if the awful AMOROUS MILKMAN had been a success, he had hoped to
make a film about the inventor of the guillotine, I wonder if he has ever had any more thoughts about this project and whether
any pre-production took place.
Does anyone have any thoughts or know the answer to this? If so please drop me an email to the address
below.
Nathalie and Steven Yafet write: I must confess that I have never seen Mr. Nesbitt in anything
but Danger Man/Secret Agent episodes and The Prisoner. He made a huge impression on my husband and me. What an
incredible actor! His assassin in, "A Sting in the Tail," Danger Man episode is a classic. Love the enunciation
and the honey on the bullet approach. Is there a way to write a note to him expressing our appreciation for these episodes?
Nathan Barlow writes: My name is Nathan Barlow. I am emailing in regards
to contacting Derren personally. I first met Derren when he came out to Australia in 1998 and was good friends with him until
he left to go back to the UK in 2001. We lost contact on his return and would like to get in touch with him again. (info@nathanbarlowfilms.com)
Derek Pykett writes: I am a professional author writing about the film studios
of Elstree/Borehamwood, and would like to contact Derren Nesbitt about any memories he may have of appearing in 'Where Eagles
Dare' at the MGM British Studios in Borehamwood. (derek.pykett@btinternet.com)
Tony Harries writes: Derren, I really enjoyed meeting you today at the
drama course. Thought what you said about 'forgetting the beats' was excellent. It's great to see that you've lost none of
your passion for theatre.
Vic Baltusis (from California) writes: I just wanted to comment on your
fantastic Web Site tributing one of my favorite actors, Derren Nesbitt! I first saw Derren as "Rachid Noureddine" in the Danger
Man episode entitled "A Sting In The Wall". He played the part so well and was so convincing that I started searching for
his other works! I have seen him on "Gideon's Way", and "The Prisoner". I then purchased the first Season of "Special Branch"
and watched Derren Nesbitt as "Chief Inspector Jordan". This was the very first time that I saw him play the part of a good
guy and I must say this: When Derren Nesbitt plays the part of bad guy he's good but when he plays the part of a good guy
he's the best! Chief Inspector Jordan is a no nonsense Law Enforcement Officer but is quite the ladies man! He is quick witted,
intelligent, and extremely aware of his surroundings!
Do you know why Keith Washington didn't return as John Morrissy
in Season 2? I really liked the episode "You Don't Exist" where he gives Barbara Cartwright (played by Mel Martin) a one day
tour of London then falls in love with her. Too bad there wasn't an episode where those two were
re-united. Do you have
any information as to if and when Special Branch Season 2 will be released?
(Again, I am counting on all you knowledgable fans out there to answer this question,
along with all the other previous ones. What I can tell you though Vic, is that Special Branch: Complete Series 2, is now
available to buy. See above for more details!)
Tony Nicholls writes: I saw Derren last
night in a PG Wodehouse play at the Wyvern theatre in Swindon. It was not the best play ever written, and one or two of the
cast were a bit green, but Derren was an absolute joy to watch. He was playing a bumptious old aristocrat, but he was absolutely
flawless and utterly believable.
Keep emailing
me with your kind comments, questions and requests. So that if Derren or any of his family or friends visit this
site, they will see that his work is very much appreciated by his many fans.
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