Nigel Patrick was born Nigel Dennis Patrick Wemyss-Gorman on May 2, 1912, in London. Coming from a family of actors, his parents were Charles Wemyss and Dorothy Turner. He made his stage debut in the 1932 play "The Life Machine" and continued to work in the stock and repertory stage with various productions throughout the 1930s.
During World War II, Patrick served in the military, achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel in the infantry. After the war, he revived his career on the stage and in film, appearing in a number of productions, including "Spring in Park Lane" (1948),"Uneasy Terms" (1948),and "The Silk Noose" (1948).
Patrick continued to work in film throughout the 1950s, appearing in a range of roles, including dramas, comedies, and thrillers. He also began to direct plays, including "Not in the Book" (1958),"Settled Out of Court" (1960),and "The Geese Are Getting Fat" (1960).
In the 1960s, Patrick continued to work in film and television, appearing in a number of productions, including "The League of Gentlemen" (1960),"The Trials of Oscar Wilde" (1960),and "Battle of Britain" (1969). He also continued to direct plays, including "The Pleasure of His Company" (1959) and "Present Laughter" (1965).
Patrick was married to Irish-born actress Beatrice Campbell from 1951 until her death in 1979. He passed away on September 21, 1981, in London, at the age of 69.
