Nigel (Cheetah)

"As I was saying, Abdullah, every schoolchild knows that the cheetah is the world's fastest runner. (Patel: But not so many people know that cheetah has no endurance. She tires quickly. So we are planning to make the race too long for cheetah and then bet against her.) Yes, quite neat really. Nobody will guess that the owners are betting against their own cheetah. When she runs out of steam, it's the owners who collect the money. In addition of your share to the purse, Abdullah, as a bonus after the race, you can keep her."

- Nigel planning to race Duma

Nigel is a supporting antagonist in Disney's 1989 film Cheetah. He wants to use Duma for racing against greyhounds. He is one of Abdullah's henchmen, alongside Patel.

He was portrayed by Anthony Baird.

History
Nigel is first seen at Patel's store after the Johnson family decide to say goodbye to Morogo and Duma when they leave Africa. Patel tells Nigel about his uncle's plan to race Duma against greyhounds.

Later, Nigel tells Abdullah about the idea of racing Duma against greyhounds. When the trio go to the Johnsons' house, Patel sneaks into the house to get the cheetah whistle. After he got the whistle, they capture Duma.

The trio decide to train her for running fast. While Duma didn't go far, Nigel calls her a lazy pussycat. Ted, Susan and Morogo have to go out and save Duma.

When Ted and Susan try to rescue Duma, they get caught by the trio. However, Morogo sets them free from the cage and go after them.

The trio are later seen when Duma is racing against the greyhounds. As Duma was about to lose the race, Ted snatches the whistle from the racetrack cop and Duma wins. Patel and Nigel then lose the money.

Quotes
"Rich, Patel. How so?"

- Nigel asking Patel how they'll get rich

"A cheetah racing against greyhounds?"

- Nigel to Patel scheming to make Duma race against greyhounds

"It's not a bad road. There's a little stretch here with a few potholes."

- Nigel about the road leading to Abdullah's camp

"Well, you didn't get very far. You're a lazy pussycat."

- Nigel insulting Duma for not going fast

"Come on, Duma. Back in the box."

- Nigel to Duma after she fails the next test

"Well, what do we do now? (Abdullah: The authorities have long wanted me. These children know too much.) (Patel: If I-If I'm understanding you correctly, I cannot countenance this.) There's no time to argue about it now. Let's wait until after the race. (Abdullah: What do we do with them meanwhile?) A cage of course."

- Nigel after Abdullah captures Ted and Susan "No problem with this animal, gentlemen. As you can see, she's quite tame. She has no taste for greyhound fricassee. (chuckles) Win, lose, or draw, it's all harmless fun."

- Nigel to the people at the race

"Getting much action, old boy?"

- Nigel to Patel "Good show."

- Nigel

"Something's gone wrong."

- Nigel realizing that Duma is winning