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Derren Nesbitt (born Derren Michael Horwitz 19 June 1935) is an English actor. Possibly his best known role was as SS Major von Hapen in Where Eagles Dare. In 2008 he was writing a book on "biblical myths and falsehoods". Nesbitt's many television credits date back to the 1950s, including roles in The Invisible Man, Man of the World, Danger Man, The Prisoner, Doctor Who, UFO and The Saint. He has also appeared in ongoing roles in a few series, including Special Branch and The Courtroom. Nesbitt has been married four times and has five children from his various marriages. His first wife was... MORE

Derren Nesbitt (born Derren Michael Horwitz 19 June 1935) is an English actor. Possibly his best known role was as SS Major von Hapen in Where Eagles Dare. In 2008 he was writing a book on "biblical myths and falsehoods". Nesbitt's many television credits date back to the 1950s, including roles in The Invisible Man, Man of the World, Danger Man, The Prisoner, Doctor Who, UFO and The Saint. He has also appeared in ongoing roles in a few series, including Special Branch and The Courtroom. Nesbitt has been married four times and has five children from his various marriages. His first wife was the actress Anne Aubrey. On 25 January 1973 he was convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm on two occasions in October the previous year, by beating her with a leather strap after she told him that she was having an affair with another man, and by bruising her breast the next day. They divorced soon after. As of 2010, he lives in West Worthing, West Sussex with his fourth wife Miranda. LESS