Michael Jayston
Actor

Michael Jayston

Michael Jayston is credited on 14 movies and 17 TV shows, best known by TMDB votes for Doctor Who, Midsomer Murders and Highlander III: The Sorcerer.

Born October 29, 1935 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK; died February 5, 2024.

Filmography · 31 titles

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About Michael Jayston

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...

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