Michael Jayston
Michael James (29 October 1935 – 5 February 2024), known professionally as Michael Jayston, was an English actor. He played The Valeyard in the 1986 Doctor Who serial The Trial of a Time Lord. He also played in a radio version of the novel You Only Live Twice in 1990, performing James Bond. He also appeared in the BBC comedy series Only Fools and Horses in 1996, playing Raquel's father. Jayston lived in Hove, Sussex. He died on 5 February 2024, at the age of 88, following a short illness.[2]
Michael Jayston | |
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| Born | Michael A. James 29 October 1935 Nottingham, England[1] |
| Died | 5 February 2024 (aged 88) Hove, England |
| Alma mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1962–2024 |
Notable work | Doctor Who (1986) Only Fools and Horses (1996) |
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| Children | 5 |
References
- ↑ "Birthdays". The Independent. 29 October 1992. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/birthdays-1560215.html. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
- ↑ Vassell, Nicole (5 February 2024). "Michael Jayston death: Only Fools and Horses and Doctor Who actor dies, aged 88". The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/michael-jayston-death-only-fools-horses-b2490728.html. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
Other websites
- Michael Jayston on IMDb
- Michael Jayston at the Internet Broadway Database
- Michael Jayston in Jane Eyre Archived 2020-05-17 at the Wayback Machine
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