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Michael Jayston

Michael Jayston is known for Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994), First Kid (1996), Zulu Dawn (1979).

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.

Questions about Michael Jayston

How many Michael Jayston films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 41 films with Michael Jayston, from 1968 to 2024.

What is the best rated Michael Jayston film?

The best rated Michael Jayston film in the catalogue is Cromwell (1970), rated 6.6.

What was the first Michael Jayston film?

The first Michael Jayston film in the catalogue is Cromwell, from 1970.

Who has Michael Jayston worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Michael Jayston shares the most credits with Fiona Fullerton (2 films), Geoffrey Unsworth (2 films) and Jack Hawkins (2 films).

People data: TMDb.

Known for

Trivia

Also works as
explorer
Studied at
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Spouse
Lynn Farleigh

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Full filmography

46 films — 41 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

19 titles

People data: TMDb.

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