Jonathan Coy
Acting Born Apr 24, 1953 Hammersmith, London, England, UK 89 credits
Biography
Jonathan Coy is a British actor born on 24 April 1953. He is known for his roles in the television series Downton Abbey, which he appeared in from 2010 to 2014. Coy also appeared in the feature film follow-up Downton Abbey: A New Era in 2022.
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Career overview
Jonathan Coy is a British actor. He has appeared in various television series, with one notable role being in the television series Downton Abbey. This series aired from 2010 to 2014.
Jonathan Coy has also appeared in a feature film, Downton Abbey: A New Era. This film was released in 2022.
Jonathan Coy's acting career includes his work in television and film, with notable roles in Downton Abbey and Downton Abbey: A New Era.
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Frequent co-stars
Peter Cartwright
2 shared titles
Louise Richer
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Ian McNeice
2 shared titles
Ruddy Eloi
1 shared title
Étienne de Passillé
1 shared title
Hugo St-Cyr
1 shared title
Carole Chatel
1 shared title
Karine Pelletier
1 shared title
Patrick Huneault
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Marie-Renée Patry
1 shared title
Career timeline
The Hack
The Long Shadow
AndorAnatomy of a ScandalDownton Abbey: A New EraI Came By
Des
National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem
Father BrownEndeavourNational Theatre Live: The Magistrate
Great Expectations
Much Ado About Nothing
Downton AbbeyReunitedReunited
Ladies of LettersHell's Pavement
The Old Curiosity ShopDangerous LiaisonsStarting Over
Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an EmpireAlien Autopsy
Death in Holy OrdersTo Kill a KingShoreditchHornblower: Duty
Foyle's WarBorn and BredPlain JaneThe Falklands PlayHarold Shipman: Doctor Death
ConspiracyThe Life and Adventures of Nicholas NicklebyThe Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
LongitudeLongitudeLongitude
The Scarlet PimpernelHornblower: The Frogs and the LobstersHornblower: The Duchess and the Devil
HornblowerHornblower: The Examination for LieutenantMosley
Midsomer MurdersOriginal SinGobble
Hetty Wainthropp InvestigatesMadsonCutsAnnie's Bar
Game On
The Rector's Wife
HeartbeatHeartbeatA Touch of FrostA Time to DanceAdam Bede
Soldier SoldierMurder Most HorridThe Darling Buds of May
102 Boulevard HaussmannNever Come Back
Agatha Christie's PoirotThe Jim Henson HourCountdown to WarThe Wolves of Willoughby ChaseMonster Maker
Colin's Sandwich
Inspector MorseA Killing on the ExchangeNorthanger AbbeyMaschenka
LovejoyLovejoyThe Return of Sherlock Holmes
Screen TwoSilas Marner
Full Filmography
89 titles- The Hack (2025) as Nick Davies' Dad
- The Long Shadow (2023) as Howard Cohen
- Andor (2022) as Uncle Sordo
- Anatomy of a Scandal (2022) as Judge Aled Luckhurst
- Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) as Murray
- I Came By (2022) as Headmaster
- Des (2020) as Professor David Bowen
- National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem (2015) as Leo
- Father Brown (2013) as Lord Rufus Silk
- Endeavour (2013) as Archie Batten
- National Theatre Live: The Magistrate (2013) as Colonel Lukyn
- Great Expectations (2012) as JUDGE MANSELL
- Much Ado About Nothing (2011) as Leonato
- Downton Abbey (2010) as George Murray
- Reunited (2010)
- Reunited (2010) as Gerald
- Ladies of Letters (2009)
- Hell's Pavement (2009) as Charles Truman
- The Old Curiosity Shop (2007) as Rev. Pratchett
- Dangerous Liaisons (2007) as Ronald Coulter
- Starting Over (2007) as Mr. David Sharp
- Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (2006) as Florius
- Alien Autopsy (2006) as Museum Director
- Death in Holy Orders (2003) as Clive Stannard
- To Kill a King (2003) as Digby
- Shoreditch (2003) as Karl
- Hornblower: Duty (2003) as Captain Bracegirdie
- Foyle's War (2002) as Hans Maier
- Born and Bred (2002) as Clifton George
- Plain Jane (2002) as Dr. Cosmo
- The Falklands Play (2002) as Richard Luce MP (Minister of State, Foreign Office)
- Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002) as DCS Bernard Postles
- Conspiracy (2001) as Erich Neumann
- The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (2001) as Charles Cheeryble
- The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (2001) as Charles Cheeryble
- Longitude (2000) as Adm. Sir Clowdisley Shovell
- Longitude (2000) as Admiral Clowdisley
- Longitude (2000) as Adm. Sir Cloudsley Shovell
- The Scarlet Pimpernel (1999) as The Prince of Wales
- Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters (1999) as Lieutenant Bracegirdle
- Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (1999) as Lieutenant Bracegirdle
- Hornblower (1998) as Captain Bracegirdle
- Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant (1998) as Lieutenant Bracegirdle
- Mosley (1998) as Harold Nicholson
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Kenneth Gooders
- Original Sin (1997) as James de Witt
- Gobble (1997) as Hans Gluck
- Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996) as Doug Arkwright
- Madson (1996) as George Lodge
- Cuts (1996) as Roger Trothammer
- Annie's Bar (1996) as Philip Salisbury
- Game On (1995) as Nash
- The Rector's Wife (1994) as Peter Bouverie
- Heartbeat (1992) as Harry Horton
- Heartbeat (1992) as Gordon Price
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Ben Pecksmith
- A Time to Dance (1992) as Dr Geoffrey Greaves
- Adam Bede (1992) as Pym
- Soldier Soldier (1991) as Tom Bridger
- Murder Most Horrid (1991) as Benjamin Trethansis
- The Darling Buds of May (1991) as Barry Mulcrone
- 102 Boulevard Haussmann (1990) as Odilon
- Never Come Back (1990) as Marcus
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Bunny Saunders
- The Jim Henson Hour (1989) as Teacher
- Countdown to War (1989) as Butler
- The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1989) as Lord Willoughby
- Monster Maker (1989) as Teacher
- Colin's Sandwich (1988) as Stuart
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Harry Balcombe
- A Killing on the Exchange (1987) as 'Boots' Rietty
- Northanger Abbey (1987) as John Thorpe
- Maschenka (1987) as Alferov
- Lovejoy (1986) as Edward Carr
- Lovejoy (1986) as Geoffrey Tibbs
- The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986) as Fitzroy Simpson
- Screen Two (1985) as Odilon
- Silas Marner (1985) as Dunstan Cass
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Fitzroy Simpson
- The Life and Death of King John (1984) as Lewis, the Dauphin
- Rumpole's Return (1980) as Henry
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as William Haddock
- All Day on the Sands (1979)
- The Sandbaggers (1978) as Colin Grove
- Licking Hitler (1978) as Lotterby
- Secret Army (1977) as Wright
- Victorian Scandals (1976) as Harry Carstairs
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as Henry
- Play for Today (1970) as Lotterby
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jonathan Coy best known for?
Jonathan Coy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Andor (2022), Anatomy of a Scandal (2022), Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022), I Came By (2022).
When and where was Jonathan Coy born?
Jonathan Coy was born on April 24, 1953 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Jonathan Coy have?
Jonathan Coy has accumulated over 89 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2025.
What is Jonathan Coy's background in cinema and television?
Jonathan Coy is a British actor born on 24 April 1953. He is known for his roles in the television series Downton Abbey, which he appeared in from 2010 to 2014. Coy also appeared in the feature film follow-up Downton Abbey: A New Era in 2022.
Jonathan Coy by the numbers
89credits
39films
50TV series
1970–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Born and Bred (2002) as Clifton George — aged about 49
- The Jim Henson Hour (1989) as Teacher — aged about 36
- The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986) as Fitzroy Simpson — aged about 33
- Andor (2022) as Uncle Sordo — aged about 69
- The Sandbaggers (1978) as Colin Grove — aged about 25
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Bunny Saunders — aged about 36
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