★ 7.9 
Acting
Michael Jayston
Michael Jayston is best known for Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders, Sherlock Holmes and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Michael Jayston was born on October 29, 1935. Michael Jayston died on February 5, 2024 at the age of 88.
- Born
- October 29, 1935
- Place of birth
- Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
- Died
- February 5, 2024 (88 years old)
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
Filmography
- 2022Remembers…
- 2018Doctor Who: Behind the SofaSelf
- 2004Murder in SuburbiaBradley
- 2003The RoyalHenry Appleton
- 2002Foyle's WarAC Henry Parkins
- 2000A Dinner of HerbsJustice Craig
- 1999Holby CityJudge
- 1997Midsomer MurdersReverend Arthur Gould
- 1994Outside EdgeBob Willis
- 199499-1Chauncy
- 1992HeartbeatMichael Harvey
- 1991The Darling Buds of MayErnest Bristow
- 1990Haggard
- 1990CluedoColonel Mustard
- 1989Press GangColonel X
- 1989Stay LuckyValentine
- 1989A Bit of a DoNeville Badger
- 1987The Ruth Rendell MysteriesQuentin Nightingale
- 1986CasualtyIan
- 1986Worlds BeyondDrayton Thomas
- 1985C.A.T.S. Eyes
- 1985Time for MurderAustin Tupp
- 1984Sherlock HolmesThe Earl of Rufton
- 1984Big DealGrover
- 1980Lady KillersFrederick Henry Seddon
- 1979Tales of the UnexpectedG.B. Shaw
- 1979Tinker Tailor Soldier SpyPeter Guillam
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekMansel
- 1975QuillerQuiller
- 1974Churchill's PeopleHenry, Bishop of Norwich
- 1973Jane EyreMr Rochester
- 1973ThrillerRoger Masters
- 1972The EdwardiansFrederick Henry Royce
- 1972Crown CourtKeith Saunders QC
- 1971Film '72Self
- 1970UFORussell Stone
- 1970Solo
- 1970BiographyLudwig van Beethoven
- 1969ITV Saturday Night TheatreJake
- 1969Happy Ever AfterStafford
- 1967Callan
- 1967ITV PlayhouseGerry Hackett
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthJohn 'Jack' Worthing
- 1965The Power GameLincoln Dowling
- 1964Detective
- 1964The Wednesday PlaySiegfried Sassoon
- 1963Doctor WhoThe Valeyard
- 1960Coronation StreetJudge
- 1956Armchair TheatreJimmy
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Michael Jayston been in?
Michael Jayston is best known for Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders, Sherlock Holmes and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
When was Michael Jayston born?
Michael Jayston was born on October 29, 1935. (Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK)
How old is Michael Jayston?
Michael Jayston died on February 5, 2024 at the age of 88.
Updated: October 29, 2026 ·