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Colin Jeavons
Acting

Colin Jeavons

Born 1929-10-29
Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK
Department: 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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Colin Jeavons

Doctor Who
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Doctor Who

1963
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EastEnders
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EastEnders

1985
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Play for Today
TV
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Play for Today

1970
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Sherlock Holmes
TV
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Sherlock Holmes

1984
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The Avengers
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The Avengers

1961
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Only Fools and Horses
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Only Fools and Horses

1981
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Minder
TV
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Minder

1979
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The Bill
TV
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The Bill

1984
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The French Lieutenant's Woman
Movie
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The French Lieutenant's Woman

1981
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BBC Play of the Month
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BBC Play of the Month

1965
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (106 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Doctor Who: The Underwater MenaceDoctor Who: The Underwater MenaceDamon (voice)Movie2023
To Play the KingTo Play the KingTim StamperTV Series1993
StalinStalinYagodaMovie1992
The Master BlackmailerThe Master BlackmailerInspector LestradeMovie1992
The Strauss DynastyThe Strauss DynastyCivil Servant in License OfficeTV Series1991
The House of EliottThe House of EliottDuroqueTV Series1991
Secret FriendsSecret FriendsVicarMovie1991
The WidowmakerThe WidowmakerMr CrathewMovie1990
House of CardsHouse of CardsTim StamperTV Series1990
BlackeyesBlackeyesJamiesonTV Series1989
HannayHannaySelf / AppearanceTV Series1988
Paradise PostponedParadise PostponedGeorge TitmussTV Series1986
Call Me MisterCall Me MisterCuratorTV Series1986
The Return of Sherlock HolmesThe Return of Sherlock HolmesInspector LestradeTV Series1986
Absolute BeginnersAbsolute BeginnersPamphleteerMovie1986
LovejoyLovejoyBernardTV Series1986
Home to RoostHome to RoostEdward WalkerTV Series1985
Bleak HouseBleak HouseVholesTV Series1985
EastEndersEastEndersMr VaughanTV Series1985
Hitler's SS: Portrait in EvilHitler's SS: Portrait in EvilAdolf HitlerMovie1985
Charters and CaldicottCharters and CaldicottRev. LambTV Series1985
Travelling ManTravelling ManNeil PemberTV Series1984
The BillThe BillSelf / AppearanceTV Series1984
Squaring the CircleSquaring the CircleGlempMovie1984
Sherlock HolmesSherlock HolmesInspector LestradeTV Series1984
The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesThe Adventures of Sherlock HolmesInspector LestradeTV Series1984
Jane EyreJane EyreBriggsTV Series1983
Reilly: Ace of SpiesReilly: Ace of SpiesWiddemeyerTV Series1983
AtlantisAtlantisLyttonMovie1983
K-9 and Company: A Girl's Best FriendK-9 and Company: A Girl's Best FriendGeorge TraceyMovie1981
K-9 and CompanyK-9 and CompanySelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
BergeracBergeracClaude RaquinTV Series1981
Great ExpectationsGreat ExpectationsWemmickTV Series1981
Only Fools and HorsesOnly Fools and HorsesSolly AtwellTV Series1981
Kinvig (TV pilot)Kinvig (TV pilot)Jim PiperMovie1981
KinvigKinvigJim PiperTV Series1981
The French Lieutenant's WomanThe French Lieutenant's WomanVicarMovie1981
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyThe Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyMax QuordlepleenMovie1981
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyMax QuordlepleenTV Series1981
Caleb WilliamsCaleb WilliamsDyerTV Series1980
An Ordered LifeAn Ordered LifeThe ComposerMovie1980
Lady KillersLady KillersMr. A.T. LawrenceTV Series1980
The IslandThe IslandHizzonerMovie1980
The Old Curiosity ShopThe Old Curiosity ShopSampson BrassTV Series1979
MinderMinderFribbinsTV Series1979
MinderMinderLockwoodTV Series1979
Terry and JuneTerry and JunePolice SergeantTV Series1979
ShoestringShoestringElleryTV Series1979
Blue Remembered HillsBlue Remembered HillsDonaldMovie1979
The Out of Town BoysThe Out of Town BoysNeeleyMovie1979
Tarry-Dan Tarry-Dan Scarey Old Spooky ManTarry-Dan Tarry-Dan Scarey Old Spooky ManMr. JohnsonMovie1978
DestinyDestinyDennis TurnerMovie1978
Magpie's Talking DuckJudgeMovie1978
SchizoSchizoCommissionerMovie1976
Bill BrandBill BrandBernard ShawTV Series1976
Shove TuesdaySupermarket ManagerMovie1976
AngelsAngelsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1975
The Water-BabyThe Water-BabyCharles KingsleyMovie1975
The SweeneyThe SweeneyLeonard GoldTV Series1975
Churchill's PeopleChurchill's PeopleThe Honorable Robert BoyleTV Series1974
Happy Ever AfterHappy Ever AfterMr TruscottTV Series1974
Wodehouse PlayhouseWodehouse PlayhouseStrangerTV Series1974
Fall of EaglesFall of EaglesPrinterTV Series1974
PlayhousePlayhouseAnton WebernTV Series1974
Diagnosis: MurderDiagnosis: MurderBob DawsonMovie1974
Billy LiarBilly LiarSelf / AppearanceTV Series1973
Centre PlayCentre PlayCharles KingsleyTV Series1973
The Shadow of the TowerThe Shadow of the TowerSelf / AppearanceTV Series1972
Skin DeepSkin DeepProduction MonitorMovie1971
Bless This HouseBless This HouseVicarTV Series1971
BartlebyBartlebyTuckerMovie1970
Play for TodayPlay for TodayDennis TurnerTV Series1970
Play for TodayPlay for TodayNeeleyTV Series1970
Play for TodayPlay for TodayDonald DuckTV Series1970
Play for TodayPlay for TodayLyttonTV Series1970
Play for TodayPlay for TodayProduction MonitorTV Series1970
The GamesThe GamesEarnest ManMovie1970
The Hero of My LifeThe Hero of My LifeWilkie CollinsMovie1970
DoomwatchDoomwatchBottingTV Series1970
The Oblong BoxThe Oblong BoxDoctor (uncredited)Movie1969
ITV Saturday Night TheatreITV Saturday Night TheatreKen WintersTV Series1969
The Jazz AgePerryTV Series1968
The Ronnie Barker PlayhouseGoslingTV Series1968
Man in a SuitcaseMan in a SuitcaseSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
Further Adventures Of Lucky JimFurther Adventures Of Lucky JimSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
St. IvesMajor ChevenixTV Series1967
Frankenstein Created WomanFrankenstein Created WomanPriestMovie1967
Doctor Who: The Underwater MenaceDoctor Who: The Underwater MenaceDamonMovie1967
David CopperfieldUriah HeepTV Series1966
BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the MonthSnakeTV Series1965
BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the MonthKislytsinTV Series1965
Thirty-Minute TheatreThirty-Minute TheatreConspiratorTV Series1965
The Wednesday ThrillerAlbertTV Series1965
The Man in Room 17The Man in Room 17Dr. Jim PearsonTV Series1965
The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayBarry RainesTV Series1964
Theatre 625Theatre 625Colonel LevinTV Series1964
DetectiveDetectiveSelf / AppearanceTV Series1964
Doctor WhoDoctor WhoDamonTV Series1963
Z-CarsZ-CarsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1962
Sir Francis DrakeSir Francis DrakeSpanish OfficerTV Series1961
The AvengersThe AvengersStantonTV Series1961
MaigretMaigretJean MetayerTV Series1960
Sunday-Night PlayThe IntruderTV Series1960
The Small House at AllingtonJohn EamesTV Series1960
Bleak HouseBleak HouseRichard CarstoneTV Series1959
Pride and PrejudicePride and PrejudiceMr WickhamTV Series1958