Michael Jayston

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Oct 29, 1935 (89 years old)
Death date
Feb 05, 2024

Michael Jayston

Known For

Alec Guinness: A Class Act
1h 30m
Movie 2024

Alec Guinness: A Class Act

The story of one of Britain's most celebrated actors of the 20th century, told by those who knew and admired him.

Peter O'Toole: Along the Sky Road to Aqaba
1h 30m
Movie 2022

Peter O'Toole: Along the Sky Road to Aqaba

Reflecting Peter O'Toole's theatrical legacy, this feature documentary is structured into four acts, each introduced by a quote about O'Toole that encapsulates his life during a specific period.

The Doctors: The Colin Baker Years
5h 30m
Movie 2019

The Doctors: The Colin Baker Years

This is the definitive set of interviews with the team who brought the Colin Baker era of Doctor Who to life! This documentary includes the best in-depth interviews with Colin Baker (the Sixth Doctor), Nicola Bryant (Peri), Bonnie Langford (Mel), Michael Jayston (The Valeyard), John Nathan-Turner (Producer) and Eric Saward (Script Editor) ever undertaken!

UFO From Earth to the Moon
1h 30m
Movie 2016

UFO From Earth to the Moon

Interviewing cast and crew behind the scenes on UFO, this documentary lifts the lid on Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's first venture into live action science fiction.

Albert's Memorial
1h 8m
Movie 2009

Albert's Memorial

One-off comedy drama that follows the story of three World War II veterans: Harry, Frank and Albert. It is October 2000 and, at the age of 76, Albert's dying wish is to be buried on the little hill outside Hinderburg in Germany where he watched the Russians take position in the closing stages of the Battle for Berlin. The notion of Harry and Frank transporting Albert's body after his death is a crazy one, but life is short, friendship precious and, after all, the trio have known each other for more than half a century.

A Dinner of Herbs
TV Show 2000

A Dinner of Herbs

After taking his young son Roddy to a remote Northumberland village, Peter Greenbank meets a violent death, leaving the boy alone with no family to speak of. Roddy is adopted and raised by Kate Makepeace, a good friend of his father’s, and develops a close friendship with Hal and Mary Ellen. But their sibling bond is put to the test as they become adults. The hidden secrets of the past are painfully unearthed as their lives are intertwined by a tragic destiny.

Highlander III: The Sorcerer
1h 39m
Movie 1994

Highlander III: The Sorcerer

Starts off in the 15th century, with Connor McLeod training with another immortal swordsman, the Japanese sorcerer Nakano. When an evil immortal named Kane kills the old wizard, the resulting battle leaves him buried in an underground cave. When Kane resurfaces in the 20th century to create havoc, it's up to McLeod to stop him.

Outside Edge
0h 30m
TV Show 1994

Outside Edge

Comedy-drama series starring Timothy Spall, Brenda Blethyn, Robert Daws, and Josie Lawrence about two couples united only by the fact that they play for a Sunday League cricket team.

Haggard
0h 30m
TV Show 1990

Haggard

Haggard a 1990—1992 British comedy television series. "Haggard" is about the exploits of Squire Haggard, the Squire's 25-year-old son Roderick, and their servant Grunge. It was made for the ITV network by Yorkshire Television, and based on Squire Haggard’s Journal by Michael Green, more famous for his The Art of Coarse... books. Fanny Foulacre, Roderick's girlfriend, makes asides to the camera, commenting upon the situations she finds herself in. The series is set during 1777—1778, in the Georgian era.

Somewhere to Run
1h 19m
Movie 1989

Somewhere to Run

Teenagers Sarah and Debbie run away from home and find themselves on the streets of London.

Biography

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). He has also made many television appearances, which have included playing the Valeyard in all fourteen episodes of the Doctor Who serial The Trial of a Time Lord (1986) and appearing in the Only Fools and Horses episode "Time on Our Hands" (1996) as Raquel's father, James.

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