Portrait of Michael Jayston

Michael Jayston

Bio: Michael James (born 29 October 1935), known professionally as Michael Jayston, was an English actor. He played Nicholas II of Russia in the film Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)
Born: Tue, Oct 29 1935
Birthplace: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Death: Mon, Feb 05 2024
Michael Jayston is 88 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Peter O'Toole: Along the Sky Road to Aqaba
Peter O'Toole: Along the Sky Road to Aqaba
Michael Jayston was
87 in Peter O'Toole: Along the Sky Road to Aqaba
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 26 2022
Poster of The Doctors: The Colin Baker Years
The Doctors: The Colin Baker Years
Michael Jayston was
83 in The Doctors: The Colin Baker Years
Sun, Sep 01 2019
Poster of Albert's Memorial
Albert's Memorial
Michael Jayston was
74 in Albert's Memorial
as 'Albert'.
Sun, Dec 13 2009
Poster of The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord
The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord
Michael Jayston was
72 in The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord
Tue, Sep 30 2008
Poster of Finisterre
Finisterre
Michael Jayston was
67 in Finisterre
as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
Thu, May 22 2003
Poster of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Michael Jayston was
61 in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
as 'Admiral Sellings'.
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Element of Doubt
Element of Doubt
Michael Jayston was
61 in Element of Doubt
as 'Kirk'.
Mon, Dec 30 1996
Poster of Highlander: The Final Dimension
Highlander: The Final Dimension
Michael Jayston was
59 in Highlander: The Final Dimension
as 'Jack Donovan'.
Tue, Nov 29 1994
Poster of Somewhere to Run
Somewhere to Run
Michael Jayston was
53 in Somewhere to Run
as 'Roger Fitzpatrick'.
Tue, Jul 11 1989
Poster of Still Crazy Like a Fox
Still Crazy Like a Fox
Michael Jayston was
51 in Still Crazy Like a Fox
as 'Randall Perry'.
Sun, Apr 05 1987
Poster of Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe
Michael Jayston was
51 in Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe
as 'The Valeyard'.
Sat, Dec 06 1986
Poster of Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids
Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids
Michael Jayston was
51 in Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids
as 'The Valeyard'.
Sat, Nov 22 1986
Poster of Doctor Who: Mindwarp
Doctor Who: Mindwarp
Michael Jayston was
50 in Doctor Who: Mindwarp
as 'The Valeyard'.
Sat, Oct 25 1986
Poster of Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet
Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet
Michael Jayston was
50 in Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet
as 'The Valeyard'.
Sat, Sep 27 1986
Poster of The Man Who Left His Soul on Film
The Man Who Left His Soul on Film
Michael Jayston was
47 in The Man Who Left His Soul on Film
Wed, Feb 02 1983
Poster of From a Far Country
From a Far Country
Michael Jayston was
45 in From a Far Country
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Sep 15 1981
Poster of Dominique
Dominique
Michael Jayston was
44 in Dominique
as 'Arnold Craven'.
Thu, Mar 06 1980
Poster of Gossip from the Forest
Gossip from the Forest
Michael Jayston was
43 in Gossip from the Forest
as 'Alfred Maiberling'.
Sat, Jul 28 1979
Poster of Zulu Dawn
Zulu Dawn
Michael Jayston was
43 in Zulu Dawn
as 'Col. Crealock'.
Mon, May 14 1979
Poster of She Fell Among Thieves
She Fell Among Thieves
Michael Jayston was
42 in She Fell Among Thieves
as 'Mansel'.
Wed, Mar 01 1978
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
Michael Jayston was
39 in King Lear
as 'Edmund'.
Sun, Mar 23 1975
Poster of The Internecine Project
The Internecine Project
Michael Jayston was
38 in The Internecine Project
as 'David Baker'.
Wed, Jul 24 1974
Poster of A Coffin for the Bride
A Coffin for the Bride
Michael Jayston was
38 in A Coffin for the Bride
as 'Mark Walker'.
Fri, May 31 1974
Poster of Craze
Craze
Michael Jayston was
38 in Craze
as 'Detective Sgt. Wall'.
Thu, May 16 1974
Poster of The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest
Michael Jayston was
38 in The Importance of Being Earnest
as 'Jack Worthing'.
Sun, Feb 17 1974
Poster of Ring Once for Death
Ring Once for Death
Michael Jayston was
38 in Ring Once for Death
as 'Roger Masters'.
Thu, Dec 06 1973
Poster of Tales That Witness Madness
Tales That Witness Madness
Michael Jayston was
38 in Tales That Witness Madness
as 'Brian (segment "Mel")'.
Wed, Oct 31 1973
Poster of The Homecoming
The Homecoming
Michael Jayston was
38 in The Homecoming
as 'Teddy'.
Mon, Oct 29 1973
Poster of The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice
Michael Jayston was
37 in The Merchant of Venice
as 'Gratiano'.
Sun, Oct 07 1973
Poster of Bequest to the Nation
Bequest to the Nation
Michael Jayston was
37 in Bequest to the Nation
as 'Capt. Hardy'.
Wed, Apr 18 1973
Poster of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Michael Jayston was
37 in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
as 'Lewis Carroll (Charles Dodgson)'.
Mon, Nov 20 1972
Poster of Follow Me!
Follow Me!
Michael Jayston was
36 in Follow Me!
as 'Charles'.
Sat, Jul 15 1972
Poster of Nicholas and Alexandra
Nicholas and Alexandra
Michael Jayston was
36 in Nicholas and Alexandra
as 'Nicholas'.
Mon, Nov 29 1971
Poster of Competition
Competition
Michael Jayston was
35 in Competition
as 'Jimmy'.
Tue, Oct 05 1971
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
Michael Jayston was
35 in Macbeth
as 'Macbeth'.
Wed, Nov 04 1970
Poster of Cromwell
Cromwell
Michael Jayston was
34 in Cromwell
as 'Henry Ireton'.
Thu, Jul 16 1970
Poster of The Hero of My Life
The Hero of My Life
Michael Jayston was
34 in The Hero of My Life
as 'Charles Dickens'.
Tue, Jun 09 1970
Poster of Mad Jack
Mad Jack
Michael Jayston was
34 in Mad Jack
Wed, Feb 04 1970
Poster of A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Michael Jayston was
32 in A Midsummer Night's Dream
as 'Demetrius'.
Mon, Sep 30 1968
Poster of Love's Labour's Lost
Love's Labour's Lost
Michael Jayston was
29 in Love's Labour's Lost
as 'Longaville'.
Thu, May 06 1965
Poster of From This Day Forward
From This Day Forward
Michael Jayston will be
88+ in From This Day Forward
as 'Him'.
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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 The Royal
The Royal
Michael Jayston was
67+ in The Royal
as 'Henry Appleton'.
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Sun, Jan 19 2003
Poster of Foyle's War
Foyle's War
Michael Jayston was
66+ in Foyle's War
as 'AC Henry Parkins'.
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Sun, Oct 27 2002
Poster of A Dinner of Herbs
A Dinner of Herbs
Michael Jayston was
65+ in A Dinner of Herbs
as 'Justice Craig'.
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Fri, Nov 24 2000
Poster of Holby City
Holby City
Michael Jayston was
63+ in Holby City
as 'Judge'.
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Tue, Jan 12 1999
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Michael Jayston was
61+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Reverend Arthur Gould'.
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Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Outside Edge
Outside Edge
Michael Jayston was
58+ in Outside Edge
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Thu, Mar 24 1994
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Michael Jayston was
56+ in Heartbeat
as 'Michael Harvey, Gerald Hudson'.
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Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Cluedo
Cluedo
Michael Jayston was
54+ in Cluedo
as 'Colonel Mustard'.
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Wed, Jul 25 1990
Poster of Haggard
Haggard
Michael Jayston was
54+ in Haggard
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Sat, Jan 27 1990
Poster of Stay Lucky
Stay Lucky
Michael Jayston was
54+ in Stay Lucky
as 'Valentine'.
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Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of Press Gang
Press Gang
Michael Jayston was
53+ in Press Gang
as 'Colonel X'.
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Mon, Jan 16 1989
Poster of A Bit of a Do
A Bit of a Do
Michael Jayston was
53+ in A Bit of a Do
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Fri, Jan 13 1989
Poster of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Michael Jayston was
51+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
as 'Quentin Nightingale'.
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Sun, Aug 02 1987
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Michael Jayston was
50+ in Casualty
as 'Ian, David Northwick'.
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Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Time for Murder
Time for Murder
Michael Jayston was
50+ in Time for Murder
as 'Austin Tupp'.
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Sat, Nov 09 1985
Poster of C.A.T.S. Eyes
C.A.T.S. Eyes
Michael Jayston was
49+ in C.A.T.S. Eyes
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Fri, Apr 12 1985
Poster of Big Deal
Big Deal
Michael Jayston was
48+ in Big Deal
as 'Grover'.
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Sun, Oct 14 1984
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Michael Jayston was
48+ in Sherlock Holmes
as 'The Earl of Rufton'.
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Tue, Apr 24 1984
Poster of Lady Killers
Lady Killers
Michael Jayston was
44+ in Lady Killers
as 'Frederick Henry Seddon'.
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Sun, Jul 20 1980
Poster of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Michael Jayston was
43+ in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
as 'Peter Guillam'.
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Mon, Sep 10 1979
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
Michael Jayston was
43+ in Tales of the Unexpected
as 'G.B. Shaw'.
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Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of BBC2 Play of the Week
BBC2 Play of the Week
Michael Jayston was
41+ in BBC2 Play of the Week
as 'Mansel'.
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Wed, Sep 21 1977
Poster of Quiller
Quiller
Michael Jayston was
39+ in Quiller
as 'Quiller'.
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Fri, Aug 29 1975
Poster of Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
Michael Jayston was
37+ in Jane Eyre
as 'Mr Rochester'.
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Thu, Sep 27 1973
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Michael Jayston was
37+ in Thriller
as 'Roger Masters, Mark Walker'.
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Sat, Apr 14 1973
Poster of The Edwardians
The Edwardians
Michael Jayston was
37+ in The Edwardians
as 'Mr. Royce'.
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Tue, Nov 21 1972
Poster of UFO
UFO
Michael Jayston was
34+ in UFO
as 'Russell Stone'.
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Wed, Sep 16 1970
Poster of Callan
Callan
Michael Jayston was
31+ in Callan
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Sat, Jul 08 1967
Poster of The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play
Michael Jayston was
28+ in The Wednesday Play
as 'Siegfried Sassoon'.
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Wed, Sep 30 1964
Poster of Detective
Detective
Michael Jayston was
28+ in Detective
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Mon, Mar 30 1964
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Michael Jayston was
28+ in Doctor Who
as 'The Valeyard'.
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Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Michael Jayston was
25+ in Coronation Street
as 'Judge'.
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Fri, Dec 09 1960
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
Michael Jayston was
20+ in Armchair Theatre
as 'Jimmy'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956