Michael Jayston
British actor (1935–2024)
Michael A. James, known professionally as Michael Jayston, was an English actor and voiceover artist. He was best known for his numerous television appearances, which included portraying Peter Guillam in the miniseries Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979), playing the Valeyard in all 14 episodes of the Doctor Who serial The Trial of a Time Lord (1986). He was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor in 1971.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 5 films (1971–1973) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 3 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Nicholas and Alexandra | Franklin J. Schaffner | 168 min | Color | ||
| 1972 | Alice's adventures in wonderland | National Film and Video Center | 101 mi | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1972 | Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland | BFA | 101 min | Color | ||
| 1972 | Follow Me! | Carol Reed | 95 min | Color | ||
| 1973 | The Homecoming | Peter Hall | 111 min | Color |