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Jay Villiers

Acting Born Sep 23, 1961 London, England, UK 36 credits
36
Total Credits
1975–2025
51 Years Career Span
21
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Jay Villiers is a male actor known for acting with thirty-five known credits. He was born in London, England, United Kingdom, on September 23, 1961. His place of birth is London, England, UK, and he is also known by the alternative spelling Jay Villers. His content score on the provided database is eighty-eight.

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Career

Career overview

Jay Villiers is a male actor known for his work in movies and television shows. He was born in London, England, UK, on September 23, 1961. His personal information profile indicates that he is also known by the spelling Jay Villers.

Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, Jay Villiers has accumulated a total of thirty-five known credits listed under his acting category. His professional background spans both film and television projects, contributing to his established presence as a performer originating from the United Kingdom.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

SNARE
Franklin
Grace
Responsible Child
Film Stars Don't Die in LiverpoolBirds Like Us
War and Peace
Cuffs
OutlanderOutlander
Father BrownThe Sea
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
The Lady
The International
LewisVirgin Territory
ExtrasTwisted TalesThe Man-Eating Leopard of RudraprayagThe Government Inspector
Spooks
Relic HunterThe Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell
Midsomer Murders
Frontiers
Bugs
Before the Rain
HeartbeatThe Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
Miss Marple: They Do It with MirrorsWho Needs a Heart
Discovering Hamlet
Henry V
Me & My Girl
Rumpole of the Bailey

Full Filmography

36 titles
  • SNARE (2025) as Adrian
  • Franklin (2024) as Alexander Wedderburn
  • Grace (2021) as Rowley Carmichael
  • Responsible Child (2019) as Tim
  • Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017) as Georgie
  • Birds Like Us (2017) as Wise Bird 1 (voice)
  • War and Peace (2016) as Count Rastopchin
  • Cuffs (2015) as Mr Pryce
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  • Outlander (2014) as Colonel Harry Quarry
  • Outlander (2014) as Harry Quarry
  • Father Brown (2013) as Jeffrey Greensleeves
  • The Sea (2013) as Serge
  • The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012) as Evelyn's Son
  • The Lady (2011) as Martin Morland, UK Ambassador 1988
  • The International (2009) as Francis Ehames
  • Lewis (2007) as David Katz
  • Virgin Territory (2007) as Bernardo
  • Extras (2005) as Producer
  • Twisted Tales (2005) as Dr Heinrich Hunsecker (voice)
  • The Man-Eating Leopard of Rudraprayag (2005) as Ibbotson
  • The Government Inspector (2005) as Geoff Hoon
  • Spooks (2002) as Simon
  • Relic Hunter (1999) as Father George
  • The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell (1999) as Devereux
  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as Nick Cheyney
  • Frontiers (1996) as DS Lacey
  • Bugs (1995) as Hurry
  • Before the Rain (1994) as Nick
  • Heartbeat (1992) as Travis
  • The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) as Devereux
  • Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors (1991) as Stephen Restarick
  • Who Needs a Heart (1991) as Dominic
  • Discovering Hamlet (1990) as Himself / Laertes
  • Henry V (1989) as Sir Thomas Grey
  • Me & My Girl (1984) as Alan Pinner
  • Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as Det. Insp. Baker

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jay Villiers best known for?

Jay Villiers is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Grace (2021), A Couple (1960), Sapphire (1959), Outlander (2014).

When and where was Jay Villiers born?

Jay Villiers was born on September 23, 1961 in London, England, UK.

How many credits does Jay Villiers have?

Jay Villiers has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2025.

What is Jay Villiers's background in cinema and television?

Jay Villiers is a male actor known for acting with thirty-five known credits. He was born in London, England, United Kingdom, on September 23, 1961. His place of birth is London, England, UK, and he is also known by the alternative spelling Jay Villers. His content score on the provided database is eighty-eight.

Jay Villiers by the numbers

36credits
17films
19TV series
1975–2025active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Outlander (2014) as Colonel Harry Quarry — aged about 52
  • Outlander (2014) as Harry Quarry — aged about 52
  • Extras (2005) as Producer — aged about 43
  • Spooks (2002) as Simon — aged about 40
  • War and Peace (2016) as Count Rastopchin — aged about 54
  • Father Brown (2013) as Jeffrey Greensleeves — aged about 51

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