Jack May
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 23, 1922 in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England, UK
- Died
- September 19, 1997
- Active Years
- 1943–1997 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 109 credits in database
Acting Born Apr 23, 1922 Died Sep 19, 1997 Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England, UK 109 credits
Biography
Jack May works in acting. Born April 23, 1922 in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England, UK. Died September 19, 1997. Archytele tracks 109 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Without Air
Willie's War
Jeeves and WoosterMore Children's Holiday Favourites
Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 1Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 2More Children's Summer Stories
Count DuckulaChildren's Favourites - Volume 1Hard Road
Big Muzzy
BulmanThe Doctor and the DevilsThe Shooting Party
The Bounty
Scarecrow and Mrs. KingThe Return of the SoldierA Swarm in May
The Agatha Christie Hour
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyFriends and Other LoversThe Hitch Hikers Guide to the GalaxyThe Life and Times of David Lloyd George
Escape
ShoestringWhinfrey's Last CaseHenry VIII
All Creatures Great and SmallA Horseman Riding ByHawkmoor
TargetThe Children of the New Forest
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
PoldarkThe Man Who Would Be KingDawson's Weekly
Black and BlueAway from It AllBig ZapperSoap Opera in Stockwell
Van der ValkThe Breaking of Colonel Keyser
The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesBudgieThe Ten CommandmentsBrettBrett
UFOTrogEmma's Time
The Main ChanceThe Main ChanceGoodbye, Mr. ChipsDoctor Who: The Space PiratesNight After Night After Night
A Twist of Sand
How I Won the War
Adam Adamant Lives!You Can't WinA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumThe Last Invasion
Out of the UnknownStranger in the Family
The Wednesday PlayDetectiveThe Protectors
Doctor WhoFestivalEspionageThe Spread of the Eagle
Dr. Finlay's CasebookRichard the LionheartA Prize of ArmsSolo for SparrowThe Traitors
The AvengersA for Andromeda
Full Filmography
109 titles- Without Air (1997)
- Willie's War (1994) as Grandfather
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Vicar
- More Children's Holiday Favourites (1990) as Igor (voice)
- Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 1 (1989) as Igor/Giant (voice)
- Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 2 (1989) as Igor (voice)
- More Children's Summer Stories (1989) as Igor (voice)
- Count Duckula (1988) as Igor (voice)
- Children's Favourites - Volume 1 (1988) as Sea Rat (voice)
- Hard Road (1988) as Psychiatrist
- Big Muzzy (1987) as Muzzy (voice)
- Bulman (1985) as Sir Thomas Boycott
- The Doctor and the Devils (1985) as Dr Stevens
- The Shooting Party (1985) as Sir Harry Stamp
- The Bounty (1984) as Prosecuting Captain
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- The Return of the Soldier (1983) as Brigadier General
- A Swarm in May (1983) as Mr. Ardent - the Headmaster
- The Agatha Christie Hour (1982) as Colonel Jaggers
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981) as Garkbit (Head Waiter)
- Friends and Other Lovers (1981) as Mr. Franklyn
- The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy (1981) as Garkbit (Head Waiter)
- The Life and Times of David Lloyd George (1981) as Lord Runciman
- Escape (1980)
- Shoestring (1979) as Judge
- Whinfrey's Last Case (1979) as General Chapman
- Henry VIII (1979) as Lord Chancellor
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Reverend Henty
- A Horseman Riding By (1978) as Lord Gilroy
- Hawkmoor (1978) as John Stedman
- Target (1977) as Chief Officer
- The Children of the New Forest (1977) as Justice Booth
- The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976) as Dr. Schultz
- Poldark (1975) as Ralph Allen Daniell
- The Man Who Would Be King (1975) as District Commissioner
- Dawson's Weekly (1975)
- Black and Blue (1973) as Detective
- Away from It All (1973) as Graham
- Big Zapper (1973) as Jeremiah Horn
- Soap Opera in Stockwell (1973) as Detective
- Van der Valk (1972) as Minister
- The Breaking of Colonel Keyser (1972) as Watts
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as James Ladbroke, Q.C.
- Budgie (1971) as Mr. Pratt
- The Ten Commandments (1971) as Herbert Ward
- Brett (1971)
- Brett (1971) as Mason
- The Yes Girls (1971) as King Reiter
- UFO (1970) as English Delegate
- Trog (1970) as Dr. Selbourne
- Emma's Time (1970) as Emma's father
- The Main Chance (1969) as Derrick Asher
- The Main Chance (1969) as Harry Turner
- Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969) as Price (uncredited)
- Doctor Who: The Space Pirates (1969) as General Hermack
- Night After Night After Night (1969) as Judge Lomax
- A Twist of Sand (1968) as Inspector Seekert
- How I Won the War (1967) as Toby
- Adam Adamant Lives! (1966) as William E. Simms
- You Can't Win (1966)
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) as Shopkeeper
- The Last Invasion (1966)
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Evans
- Stranger in the Family (1965) as Evans
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Lt. Krov
- Detective (1964) as Inspector Dubois
- The Protectors (1964) as Hartnell
- Doctor Who (1963) as General Nicolai Hermack
- Festival (1963) as Voice of God (voice)
- Espionage (1963) as Brent
- The Spread of the Eagle (1963) as Casca
- Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962)
- Richard the Lionheart (1962) as Knight
- A Prize of Arms (1962) as MO
- Solo for Sparrow (1962) as Inspector Hudson
- The Traitors (1962) as Burton
- The Avengers (1961)
- A for Andromeda (1961) as Major Quadring
- Danger Man (1960) as Third Secretary
- An Age of Kings (1960)
- An Age of Kings (1960) as Duke of York
- Two-Way Stretch (1960) as Prison Visitor (uncredited)
- There Was a Crooked Man (1960) as Police Sergeant
- The Professionals (1960) as Edwards
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- No Hiding Place (1959) as Major Westbrook
- A Night to Remember (1958) as Steerage Passenger (uncredited)
- Pride and Prejudice (1958) as Mr Collins
- The Silent Enemy (1958) as Navy Doctor
- Nicholas Nickleby (1957) as Lord Frederick Verisopht
- Cat Girl (1957) as Richard Johnson
- The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956) as Caradoc
- The Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1955) as Citizen (uncredited)
- Mark Saber (1954) as Newsvendor
- The Men of Sherwood Forest (1954)
- The Gay Dog (1954) as Pub Customer
- Trouble in Store (1953) as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
- Behind the Headlines (1953)
- Pool of London (1951) as Sailor on the Dunbar (uncredited)
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as David Gottlieb
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Burton
- The Blue Lamp (1950) as Old Man in Crowd (Uncredited)
- Saraband for Dead Lovers (1948) as Reveller
- Brief Encounter (1945) as Boat Rental Man (uncredited)
- Johnny Frenchman (1945) as Choir Member (uncredited)
- This Happy Breed (1944) as Mourner
- Millions Like Us (1943) as Old Man
- The Gentle Sex (1943) as Postman (uncredited)
- Deadlock (1943) as Postman
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jack May best known for?
Jack May is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jeeves and Wooster (1990), Count Duckula (1988), Big Muzzy (1987), Bulman (1985).
When and where was Jack May born?
Jack May was born on April 23, 1922 in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England, UK. They passed away on September 19, 1997.
How many credits does Jack May have?
Jack May has accumulated over 109 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1943 to 1997.
What is Jack May's background in cinema and television?
Jack May was a mellifluous-voiced actor best known for playing butlers and establishment figures, often representing Britain's interests in far-flung corners of the empire. With regards the former, he memorably played William E. Simms, former music hall artise turned manservant to Gerald Harper's titular swashbuckling ...
Jack May by the numbers
109credits
56films
53TV series
1943–1997active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Richard the Lionheart (1962) as Knight — aged about 40
- Big Muzzy (1987) as Muzzy (voice) — aged about 65
- The Main Chance (1969) as Derrick Asher — aged about 47
- The Main Chance (1969) as Harry Turner — aged about 47
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Vicar — aged about 68
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981) as Garkbit (Head Waiter) — aged about 59
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