Jennifer Jayne
Biography
Jennifer Jayne was an English film and television actress. Born in Yorkshire to theatrical parents, she adopted her stage name to avoid confusion with another actress. Her film debut was a minor walk-on in Once a Jolly Swagman, followed by The Blue Lamp. She appeared in the mystery The Black Widow, and made guest appearances in television series including The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Adventures of Sir Lancelot, Sword of Freedom, and Danger Man. Born Jennifer Jones, she was born on November 14, 1931, and died on April 23, 2006. She is known to have had 40 acting credits.
Career overview
Jennifer Jayne was an English film and television actress. Her film debut was a minor walk-on in the 1948 film Once a Jolly Swagman, which starred Dirk Bogarde. She also appeared in The Blue Lamp, a 1949 film that starred Bogarde, and The Black Widow, a 1951 mystery film that starred Anthony Forwood and Bogarde.
In addition to her film work, Jennifer Jayne made guest appearances in several television series. These included The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Adventures of Sir Lancelot, Sword of Freedom, and Danger Man. Her television work spanned multiple years, with appearances in these series occurring in 1956, 1956, 1957, and 1961, respectively.
Jennifer Jayne's acting career involved a significant amount of television and film work. Her known credits total 40. Born in Yorkshire to theatrical parents, she adopted the stage name Jennifer Jayne to avoid confusion with another actress.
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Full Filmography
42 titles- The Doctor and the Devils (1985) as Barmaid
- The Jigsaw Man (1983) as Nurse
- The Medusa Touch (1978) as Mrs. Morlar
- Son of Dracula (1974) Screenplay
- Tales That Witness Madness (1973) Writer
- Nearest and Dearest (1968) as Penelope
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Laura
- Man in a Suitcase (1967)
- The Further Adventures of the Musketeers (1967) as Madeleine
- They Came from Beyond Space (1967) as Lee Mason
- Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (1965) as Nicolle (segment 5 "Vampire")
- The Liquidator (1965) as Janice Benedict
- Hysteria (1965) as Gina McConnell
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Secretary
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Natalie
- Clash by Night (1964) as Nita Lord
- The Saint (1962) as Olga Geraldi
- Richard the Lionheart (1962) as Mary
- On the Beat (1962) as Rosanna Guardia
- Band of Thieves (1962) as Anne
- Whiplash (1961)
- Raising the Wind (1961) as Jill Clemons
- Danger Man (1960) as Rosa
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- The Adventures of William Tell (1958) as Hedda Tell
- Ivanhoe (1958) as Vatain
- Ivanhoe (1958) as Lady Eleanor
- The Crawling Eye (1958) as Sarah Pilgrim
- The Man Who Wouldn't Talk (1958) as (uncredited)
- A Woman of Mystery (1958) as Ruby Ames
- Mark of the Phoenix (1958) as Airline Ticket Clerk
- The End of the Line (1957) as Anne Bruce
- The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956) as Iolta
- The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956) as Elsa
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Gladys
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Olivia
- A Yank in Ermine (1955) as Enid
- It's a Grand Life (1953) as Pvt. Desmond
- Black Widow (1951) as Sheila Kemp
- There Is Another Sun (1951) as Dora
- The Blue Lamp (1950) as June (Uncredited)
- Once a Jolly Swagman (1949) as Autograph Seeker (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jennifer Jayne best known for?
Jennifer Jayne is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Jigsaw Man (1983), The Medusa Touch (1978), Maria Watches Over Us (2004), Out of the Blue (2006).
When and where was Jennifer Jayne born?
Jennifer Jayne was born on November 14, 1931 in Yorkshire, England, UK. They passed away on April 23, 2006.
How many credits does Jennifer Jayne have?
Jennifer Jayne has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 1985.
What is Jennifer Jayne's background in cinema and television?
Jennifer Jayne was an English film and television actress. Born in Yorkshire to theatrical parents, she adopted her stage name to avoid confusion with another actress. Her film debut was a minor walk-on in Once a Jolly Swagman, followed by The Blue Lamp. She appeared in the mystery The Black Widow, and made guest appea...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Further Adventures of the Musketeers (1967) as Madeleine — aged about 35
- Nearest and Dearest (1968) as Penelope — aged about 36
- Whiplash (1961) — aged about 29
- Danger Man (1960) as Rosa — aged about 28
- The Saint (1962) as Olga Geraldi — aged about 30
- Man in a Suitcase (1967) — aged about 35
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