James Hayter

About

James Hayter (23 April 1907 – 27 March 1983) was a British actor. He was born in Lonavala, India, brought up in Scotland and died in Spain. His best remembered film roles include Friar Tuck in the 1952 film The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men and Samuel Pickwick in The Pickwick Papers of the same year. His rotund appearance and fruity voice made him a natural choice for such roles. A pupil of Dollar Academy, he became a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, his film career began in 1936 in Sensation, but was interrupted by World War II during which he served in the Royal Armoured Corps. His later career included roles in TV series such as The Forsyte Saga (1967), The Onedin Line and Are You Being Served?. His 1946 television series Pinwright's Progress, shown on the BBC, is recognised as the first real example of the half-hour situation comedy format in the...

Known for

The AvengersSeries • 1961The Adventures of Robin HoodSeries • 1955Are You Being Served?Series • 1972The Onedin LineSeries • 1971Lawrence of ArabiaMovie • 1962Mark SaberSeries • 1954Blood on Satan's ClawMovie • 1971Oliver!Movie • 1968The Crimson PirateMovie • 1952Night and the CityMovie • 1950The Horror of FrankensteinMovie • 1970Land of the PharaohsMovie • 1955I Was Monty's DoubleMovie • 1958Seven Waves AwayMovie • 1957The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie MenMovie • 1952Gideon's DayMovie • 1958Beau BrummellMovie • 1954Passport to PimlicoMovie • 1949The 39 StepsMovie • 1959The Life and Adventures of Nicholas NicklebyMovie • 1947The October ManMovie • 1947The Fallen IdolMovie • 1948Morning DepartureMovie • 1950Burke & HareMovie • 1972