Colin Jeavons

Born: 1929-10-29 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

Known For: Acting

Biography

Colin Jeavons is a respected British actor known for his versatile performances across film, television, and theater. With a career spanning several decades, Jeavons showcased his talent in various roles, demonstrating a wide range of characters and genres. While not directly associated with "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," his notable appearances in numerous British television series and stage productions contributed to his recognition in the entertainment industry. Jeavons' dedication to his craft and his ability to portray diverse characters with depth and authenticity earned him respect among peers and audiences alike.

Filmography

2023

Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace as Damon (voice)

1993

To Play the King as Tim Stamper

1992

Stalin as Yagoda
The Master Blackmailer as Inspector Lestrade

1991

The House of Eliott as Duroque
The Strauss Dynasty as Civil Servant in License Office
Secret Friends as Vicar

1990

House of Cards as Tim Stamper
The Widowmaker as Mr Crathew

1989

Blackeyes as Jamieson

1988

Hannay

1986

Lovejoy as Bernard
Paradise Postponed as George Titmuss
The Return of Sherlock Holmes as Inspector Lestrade
Call Me Mister as Curator
Absolute Beginners as Pamphleteer

1985

EastEnders as Mr Vaughan
Bleak House as Vholes
Home to Roost as Edward Walker
Charters and Caldicott as Rev. Lamb
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil as Adolf Hitler

1984

The Bill
Sherlock Holmes as Inspector Lestrade
Travelling Man as Neil Pember
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes as Inspector Lestrade
Squaring the Circle as Glemp

1983

Reilly: Ace of Spies as Widdemeyer
Jane Eyre as Briggs
Atlantis as Lytton

1981

Bergerac as Claude Raquin
Only Fools and Horses as Solly Atwell
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy as Max Quordlepleen
Great Expectations as Wemmick
The French Lieutenant's Woman as Vicar
K-9 and Company
Kinvig as Jim Piper
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy as Max Quordlepleen
K-9 and Company: A Girl's Best Friend as George Tracey
Kinvig (TV pilot) as Jim Piper

1980

Lady Killers as Mr. A.T. Lawrence
The Island as Hizzoner
Caleb Williams as Dyer
An Ordered Life as The Composer

1979

Minder as Fribbins
Shoestring as Ellery
Terry and June as Police Sergeant
The Old Curiosity Shop as Sampson Brass
The Out of Town Boys as Neeley
Blue Remembered Hills as Donald

1978

Magpie's Talking Duck as Judge
Tarry-Dan Tarry-Dan Scarey Old Spooky Man as Mr. Johnson
Destiny as Dennis Turner

1976

Bill Brand as Bernard Shaw
Schizo as Commissioner
Shove Tuesday as Supermarket Manager

1975

The Sweeney as Leonard Gold
Angels
The Water-Baby as Charles Kingsley

1974

Playhouse as Anton Webern
Churchill's People as The Honorable Robert Boyle
Fall of Eagles as Printer
Happy Ever After as Mr Truscott
Wodehouse Playhouse as Stranger
Diagnosis: Murder as Bob Dawson

1973

Centre Play as Charles Kingsley
Billy Liar

1972

The Shadow of the Tower

1971

Bless This House as Vicar
Skin Deep as Production Monitor

1970

Play for Today as Dennis Turner
Doomwatch as Botting
Bartleby as Tucker
The Hero of My Life as Wilkie Collins
The Games as Earnest Man

1969

ITV Saturday Night Theatre as Ken Winters
The Oblong Box as Doctor (uncredited)

1964

The Wednesday Play as Barry Raines
Theatre 625 as Colonel Levin
Detective

1963

Doctor Who as Damon

1962

Z-Cars

1961

The Avengers as Stanton
Sir Francis Drake as Spanish Officer

1960

Maigret as Jean Metayer
Sunday-Night Play as The Intruder
The Small House at Allington as John Eames

1959

Bleak House as Richard Carstone

1958

Pride and Prejudice as Mr Wickham