Oliver! (film) in the United States, and Oliver Reed, who played Bill Sikes, had just begun to make a name for himself. Producer John Woolf suggested Oliver Reed for the role to the director Reed, without knowing that the two were in fact related. Ron Moody, who was also well known in Britain but not the US, recreated his London stage performance, after Peter Sellers, Dick Van Dyke and Peter O'Toole reportedly turned down the role. Elizabeth Taylor turned down the role of Nancy as well. Julie Andrews was also considered. Director Reed also had Shirley Bassey in mind, but his choice
Gordon Sykes match against Scottish Exiles. He was in Glasgow's side that faced Harlequins. Sykes was a backup player for Glasgow Warriors for season 2003-04. Gordon Sykes Gordon Sykes (born Scotland) is a Scottish former rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors and Ayr, who played at the Tighthead Prop position. Sykes played for Ayr RFC. He played for Ayr RFC in the British and Irish Cup. In 2001-02 season, Sykes was called up for a combined Glasgow - Edinburgh team to face Newcastle Falcons 'A' side. He also played in the Glasgow side that faced Northampton Saints. He was named in Glasgow's