Hector Nicol

Hector Nicol (9 November 1920 – 2 July 1985) was a Scottish comedian, singer and actor.

Acting career Nicol starred in few shows during his career. His most notable role was that of a dying gangster in the BBC Television play Just a Boys' Game (1979) and also in A Sense of Freedom (1981). He also starred in Take the High Road, a Scottish soap opera.

Singing career Nicol wrote and sang "The Hearts Song" for Hearts, and "Glory, Glory to the Hibees" for Hibs. He also wrote and sang "The Terrors of Tannadice" for Dundee United, "Dark Blue Of Dundee" for Dundee and "The Morton Song" for Greenock Morton. However, he actually supported St Mirren F.C.. His 1984 album, Bravo Juliet!, reached number 92 for one week in the UK Albums Chart.

Influence Nicol's influence was important on Scotland's more recent crop of comedians including Billy Connolly, Des Clarke and Elaine C. Smith. Other famous people who have stated they are fans of Hector include Sean Connery, John Barrowman and Tommy Sheridan.

Personal life Nicol married Delina (Lena) P. Sweetman in 1948 and they had three sons together, two of whom died tragically. One choked to death while eating, while another was murdered in a senseless attack. Nicol nearly left the entertainment business after his son's murder. He was survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Lena (1922–2013) and his one surviving son.

Filmography Film Year Film Role Notes 1979 Just a Boys' Game Granda BBC Play for Today 1981 A Sense of Freedom Uncle Jodie ITV

Television Year Film Role Notes 1982–1985 Take the High Road Fraser Ramsay BBC Television

Comedy Specials and albums