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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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 2019
Poster of Albert's Memorial
Albert's Memorial
Michael Jayston was 74 in Albert's Memorial as 'Albert'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 2008
Poster of Finisterre
Finisterre
Michael Jayston was 67 in Finisterre as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Element of Doubt
Element of Doubt
Michael Jayston was 61 in Element of Doubt as 'Kirk'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 1996
Poster of Highlander III: The Sorcerer
Highlander III: The Sorcerer
Michael Jayston was 59 in Highlander III: The Sorcerer as 'Jack Donovan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 29 1994
Poster of Somewhere to Run
Somewhere to Run
Michael Jayston was 53 in Somewhere to Run as 'Roger Fitzpatrick'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1986
Poster of Doctor Who: Mindwarp
Doctor Who: Mindwarp
Michael Jayston was 50 in Doctor Who: Mindwarp as 'The Valeyard'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1981
Poster of Dominique
Dominique
Michael Jayston was 44 in Dominique as 'Arnold Craven'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 28 1979
Poster of Zulu Dawn
Zulu Dawn
Michael Jayston was 43 in Zulu Dawn as 'Col. Crealock'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1978
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
Michael Jayston was 39 in King Lear as 'Edmund'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 23 1975
Poster of The Internecine Project
The Internecine Project
Michael Jayston was 38 in The Internecine Project as 'David Baker'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1974
Poster of Craze
Craze
Michael Jayston was 38 in Craze as 'Detective Sgt. Wall'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1974
Poster of Ring Once for Death
Ring Once for Death
Michael Jayston was 38 in Ring Once for Death as 'Roger Masters'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 17 1974
Poster of Tales That Witness Madness
Tales That Witness Madness
Michael Jayston was 38 in Tales That Witness Madness as 'Brian (segment "Mel")'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1973
Poster of The Homecoming
The Homecoming
Michael Jayston was 38 in The Homecoming as 'Teddy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 20 1972
Poster of Follow Me!
Follow Me!
Michael Jayston was 36 in Follow Me! as 'Charles'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 1972
Poster of Nicholas and Alexandra
Nicholas and Alexandra
Michael Jayston was 36 in Nicholas and Alexandra as 'Nicholas'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 29 1971
Poster of Competition
Competition
Michael Jayston was 35 in Competition as 'Jimmy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 05 1971
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
Michael Jayston was 35 in Macbeth as 'Macbeth'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1970
Poster of Cromwell
Cromwell
Michael Jayston was 34 in Cromwell as 'Henry Ireton'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 09 1970
Poster of Mad Jack
Mad Jack
Michael Jayston was 34 in Mad Jack
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 24 2000
Poster of Holby City
Holby City
Michael Jayston was 63+ in Holby City as 'Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1999
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Michael Jayston was 61+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Reverend Arthur Gould'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Outside Edge
Outside Edge
Michael Jayston was 58+ in Outside Edge
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 24 1994
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Michael Jayston was 56+ in Heartbeat as 'Michael Harvey, Gerald Hudson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of The Darling Buds of May
The Darling Buds of May
Michael Jayston was 55+ in The Darling Buds of May as 'Ernest Bristow'.
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Sun, Apr 07 1991
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 12 1985
Poster of Big Deal
Big Deal
Michael Jayston was 48+ in Big Deal as 'Grover'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 1984
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Michael Jayston was 48+ in Sherlock Holmes as 'The Earl of Rufton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 24 1984
Poster of Lady Killers
Lady Killers
Michael Jayston was 44+ in Lady Killers as 'Frederick Henry Seddon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1977
Poster of Quiller
Quiller
Michael Jayston was 39+ in Quiller as 'Quiller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 29 1975
Poster of Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
Michael Jayston was 37+ in Jane Eyre as 'Mr Rochester'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 1973
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Michael Jayston was 37+ in Thriller as 'Roger Masters, Mark Walker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 1973
Poster of The Edwardians
The Edwardians
Michael Jayston was 37+ in The Edwardians as 'Mr. Royce'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 21 1972
Poster of UFO
UFO
Michael Jayston was 34+ in UFO as 'Russell Stone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1970
Poster of Callan
Callan
Michael Jayston was 31+ in Callan
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 08 1967
Poster of The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play
Michael Jayston was 28+ in The Wednesday Play as 'Siegfried Sassoon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1964
Poster of Detective
Detective
Michael Jayston was 28+ in Detective
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 1964
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Michael Jayston was 28+ in Doctor Who as 'The Valeyard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Michael Jayston was 25+ in Coronation Street as 'Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 09 1960
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
Michael Jayston was 20+ in Armchair Theatre as 'Jimmy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956