Nigel Patrick: Theatre Director, Regent Theatre, Wyndham's King's Royal Rifle Corps, The Sound Barrier, David Lean, League of Gentlemen, Sapphire

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Nigel Patrick (born Nigel Dennis Wemyss; 2 May 1913 - 21 September 1981) was an English actor and stage director born into a theatrical family. Patrick was born in London, England, the son of actress Dorothy Turner (d. 1969). He made his professional stage debut in The Life Machine at the Regent Theatre, King's Cross in 1932 following a period in repertory. Thereafter he appeared in many successful plays including the long-running George and Margaret at the Wyndham's Theatre which ran for 799 performances. His film career was put on hold until after service in World War II during which, as a Lieutenant Colonel in the King's Royal Rifle Corps, he fought in the Middle East, North Africa and Italy.