Quick Facts
Born:
1935-10-29
Birthplace:
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
Credits:
92 Total Roles
Michael Jayston
Acting
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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.
Known For
Doctor Who
The Valeyard
Highlander III: The Sorcerer
Jack Donovan
Midsomer Murders
Reverend Arthur Gould
Sherlock Holmes
The Earl of Rufton
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Peter Guillam
Coronation Street
Judge
Zulu Dawn
Col. Crealock
Foyle's War
AC Henry Parkins
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Alec Guinness: A Class Act MOVIE | self |
| 2022 | Peter O'Toole: Along the Sky Road to Aqaba MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Remembers… TV | Self |
| 2019 | From This Day Forward MOVIE | Him |
| 2019 | The Doctors: The Colin Baker Years MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Doctor Who: Behind the Sofa TV | Self |
| 2016 | UFO From Earth to the Moon MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | Albert's Memorial MOVIE | Albert |
| 2008 | The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord MOVIE | Self |
| 2003 | Finisterre MOVIE | Narrator (Voice) |