Portrait of Jack May

Jack May

Bio: Jack May was a mellifluous-voiced actor best known for playing butlers and establishment figures, often representing Britain's interests in far-flung corners of the empire. With regards the former, he memorably played William E
Born: Sun, Apr 23 1922
Birthplace: Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Death: Fri, Sep 19 1997
Jack May is 75 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Willie's War
Willie's War
Jack May was 71 in Willie's War as 'Grandfather'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Hard Road
Hard Road
Jack May was 65 in Hard Road as 'Psychiatrist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of The Doctor and the Devils
The Doctor and the Devils
Jack May was 63 in The Doctor and the Devils as 'Dr Stevens'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1985
Poster of The Shooting Party
The Shooting Party
Jack May was 62 in The Shooting Party as 'Sir Harry Stamp'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1985
Poster of The Bounty
The Bounty
Jack May was 62 in The Bounty as 'Prosecuting Captain'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 1984
Poster of A Swarm in May
A Swarm in May
Jack May was 61 in A Swarm in May as 'Mr. Ardent - the Headmaster'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 26 1983
Poster of The Return of the Soldier
The Return of the Soldier
Jack May was 60 in The Return of the Soldier as 'Brigadier General'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 06 1983
Poster of Friends and Other Lovers
Friends and Other Lovers
Jack May was 59 in Friends and Other Lovers as 'Mr. Franklyn'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1981
Poster of The Life and Times of David Lloyd George
The Life and Times of David Lloyd George
Jack May was 58 in The Life and Times of David Lloyd George as 'Lord Runciman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1981
Poster of The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Jack May was 58 in The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as 'Garkbit (Head Waiter)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 09 1981
Poster of Whinfrey's Last Case
Whinfrey's Last Case
Jack May was 57 in Whinfrey's Last Case as 'General Chapman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 10 1979
Poster of Henry VIII
Henry VIII
Jack May was 56 in Henry VIII as 'Lord Chancellor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 25 1979
Poster of The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
Jack May was 54 in The Seven-Per-Cent Solution as 'Dr. Schultz'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 1976
Poster of The Man Who Would Be King
The Man Who Would Be King
Jack May was 53 in The Man Who Would Be King as 'District Commissioner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 03 1975
Poster of Soap Opera in Stockwell
Soap Opera in Stockwell
Jack May was 51 in Soap Opera in Stockwell as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 11 1973
Poster of Big Zapper
Big Zapper
Jack May was 51 in Big Zapper as 'Jeremiah Horn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 05 1973
Poster of The Breaking of Colonel Keyser
The Breaking of Colonel Keyser
Jack May was 50 in The Breaking of Colonel Keyser as 'Watts'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 1972
Poster of Trog
Trog
Jack May was 48 in Trog as 'Dr. Selbourne'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 24 1970
Poster of Emma's Time
Emma's Time
Jack May was 48 in Emma's Time as 'Emma's father'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1970
Poster of Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Jack May was 47 in Goodbye, Mr. Chips as 'Price (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 05 1969
Poster of Doctor Who: The Space Pirates
Doctor Who: The Space Pirates
Jack May was 46 in Doctor Who: The Space Pirates as 'General Hermack'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 12 1969
Poster of Night After Night After Night
Night After Night After Night
Jack May was 46 in Night After Night After Night as 'Judge Lomax'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of A Twist of Sand
A Twist of Sand
Jack May was 46 in A Twist of Sand as 'Inspector Seekert'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1968
Poster of How I Won the War
How I Won the War
Jack May was 45 in How I Won the War as 'Toby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 1967
Poster of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Jack May was 44 in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum as 'Shopkeeper'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1966
Poster of The Last Invasion
The Last Invasion
Jack May was 44 in The Last Invasion
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1966
Poster of Stranger in the Family
Stranger in the Family
Jack May was 43 in Stranger in the Family as 'Evans'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 18 1965
Poster of A Prize of Arms
A Prize of Arms
Jack May was 40 in A Prize of Arms as 'MO'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1962
Poster of Solo for Sparrow
Solo for Sparrow
Jack May was 40 in Solo for Sparrow as 'Inspector Hudson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1962
Poster of The Traitors
The Traitors
Jack May was 40 in The Traitors as 'Burton'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1962
Poster of There Was a Crooked Man
There Was a Crooked Man
Jack May was 38 in There Was a Crooked Man as 'Police Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 1960
Poster of The Professionals
The Professionals
Jack May was 37 in The Professionals as 'Edwards'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember
Jack May was 36 in A Night to Remember as 'Steerage Passenger (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1958
Poster of The Silent Enemy
The Silent Enemy
Jack May was 35 in The Silent Enemy as 'Navy Doctor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 1958
Poster of Cat Girl
Cat Girl
Jack May was 35 in Cat Girl as 'Richard Johnson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1957
Poster of The Men of Sherwood Forest
The Men of Sherwood Forest
Jack May was 32 in The Men of Sherwood Forest
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1954
Poster of The Gay Dog
The Gay Dog
Jack May was 32 in The Gay Dog as 'Pub Customer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1954
Poster of Behind the Headlines
Behind the Headlines
Jack May was 31 in Behind the Headlines
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1953
Poster of Pool of London
Pool of London
Jack May was 28 in Pool of London as 'Sailor on the Dunbar (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 20 1951
Poster of The Blue Lamp
The Blue Lamp
Jack May was 27 in The Blue Lamp as 'Old Man in Crowd (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 19 1950
Poster of Saraband for Dead Lovers
Saraband for Dead Lovers
Jack May was 26 in Saraband for Dead Lovers as 'Reveller'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 04 1948
Poster of Brief Encounter
Brief Encounter
Jack May was 23 in Brief Encounter as 'Boat Rental Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 24 1945
Poster of Johnny Frenchman
Johnny Frenchman
Jack May was 23 in Johnny Frenchman as 'Choir Member (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 29 1945
Poster of This Happy Breed
This Happy Breed
Jack May was 22 in This Happy Breed as 'Mourner'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 28 1944
Poster of Deadlock
Deadlock
Jack May was 21 in Deadlock as 'Postman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1943
Poster of Millions Like Us
Millions Like Us
Jack May was 21 in Millions Like Us as 'Old Man'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1943
Poster of The Gentle Sex
The Gentle Sex
Jack May was 21 in The Gentle Sex as 'Postman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 23 1943

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Jeeves and Wooster
Jeeves and Wooster
Jack May was 67+ in Jeeves and Wooster as 'Vicar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Count Duckula
Count Duckula
Jack May was 66+ in Count Duckula as 'Igor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1988
Poster of Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Jack May was 61+ in Scarecrow and Mrs. King
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1983
Poster of The Cleopatras
The Cleopatras
Jack May was 60+ in The Cleopatras as 'Criton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1983
Poster of The Agatha Christie Hour
The Agatha Christie Hour
Jack May was 60+ in The Agatha Christie Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 07 1982
Poster of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Jack May was 58+ in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as 'Garkbit (Head Waiter)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 05 1981
Poster of Escape
Escape
Jack May was 58+ in Escape
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 12 1980
Poster of Shoestring
Shoestring
Jack May was 57+ in Shoestring
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1979
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
Jack May was 56+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of A Horseman Riding By
A Horseman Riding By
Jack May was 56+ in A Horseman Riding By
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1978
Poster of Hawkmoor
Hawkmoor
Jack May was 55+ in Hawkmoor as 'John Stedman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 29 1978
Poster of All Creatures Great and Small
All Creatures Great and Small
Jack May was 55+ in All Creatures Great and Small as 'Reverend Henty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Target
Target
Jack May was 55+ in Target
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 1977
Poster of Dawson's Weekly
Dawson's Weekly
Jack May was 53+ in Dawson's Weekly
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 12 1975
Poster of Black and Blue
Black and Blue
Jack May was 51+ in Black and Blue
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 14 1973
Poster of Van der Valk
Van der Valk
Jack May was 50+ in Van der Valk as 'Minister'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Jack May was 49+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'James Ladbroke, Q.C.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of Brett
Brett
Jack May was 49+ in Brett
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 26 1971
Poster of Budgie
Budgie
Jack May was 48+ in Budgie as 'Mr. Pratt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1971
Poster of UFO
UFO
Jack May was 48+ in UFO as 'English Delegate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1970
Poster of The Main Chance
The Main Chance
Jack May was 47+ in The Main Chance as 'Derrick Asher, Harry Turner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 18 1969
Poster of You Can't Win
You Can't Win
Jack May was 44+ in You Can't Win
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 07 1966
Poster of Adam Adamant Lives!
Adam Adamant Lives!
Jack May was 44+ in Adam Adamant Lives!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 23 1966
Poster of Softly, Softly
Softly, Softly
Jack May was 43+ in Softly, Softly
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 05 1966
Poster of Dr. Finlay's Casebook
Dr. Finlay's Casebook
Jack May was 40+ in Dr. Finlay's Casebook
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 16 1962
Poster of A for Andromeda
A for Andromeda
Jack May was 39+ in A for Andromeda as 'Major Quadring'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
Jack May was 38+ in The Avengers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of An Age of Kings
An Age of Kings
Jack May was 38+ in An Age of Kings
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 28 1960
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Jack May was 37+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
Jack May was 35+ in Pride and Prejudice as 'Mr. Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 24 1958
Poster of Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby
Jack May was 35+ in Nicholas Nickleby
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 18 1957
Poster of The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
Jack May was 34+ in The Adventures of Sir Lancelot as 'Caradoc'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1956
Poster of The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Jack May was 33+ in The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel as 'Citizen (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 28 1955