Melvyn Hayes
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 11, 1935 in London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1950–2018 (69 Years)
- Total Credits
- 66 credits in database
Biography
Melvyn Hayes is an English actor born on January 11, 1935, in London, England, UK. He has had a long and wide-ranging career in movies and television, appearing in over 30 films and dozens of television programmes. His career spans more than seven and a half decades, with a total of 65 known credits. He is best known for playing the effeminate Gunner "Gloria" Beaumont in the 1970s BBC sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum. Hayes is also a voice-over performer and has appeared in various other roles throughout his extensive acting career.
Career overview
Melvyn Hayes is an English actor with a career spanning over seven and a half decades. He has appeared in numerous films and television programs. Hayes' acting credits include over 30 films and dozens of television shows. His career is characterized by a wide range of roles in various genres.
Hayes is known for his work in the 1970s BBC sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum, where he played the character of Gunner "Gloria" Beaumont. This role is one of his most notable performances. His extensive experience in the entertainment industry has led to a significant number of acting credits, with a total of 65 known credits.
Hayes' acting career has been marked by his versatility and ability to take on diverse roles. He has worked in film and television, showcasing his range as a performer. His contributions to the entertainment industry have been significant, with a career spanning many decades.
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Full Filmography
66 titles- T.I.M: This Is Me (2018) as Myrtle
- The House of Horror - Memories of Bray (2013) as Himself
- Movie Connections (2007) as Self
- Not Going Out (2006) as Ernest Walker
- Doctor Who: Shada (2003) as Wilkin (voice)
- Pongwiffy (2002)
- Jack and the Beanstalk (1999) as Ambrose
- The Thin Blue Line (1995) as D.S. Quentin Courvoisier
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
- Little Dracula (1991)
- Drop the Dead Donkey (1990) as Sir Gordon
- The Dreamstone (1990) as Frizz (voice)
- King of the Wind (1990) as Twicker
- The Further Adventures of SuperTed (1989)
- Super Gran (1985) as P.C. Dumpling
- Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) as Goober
- The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood (1984) as Father Luther
- SuperTed (1983) as Skeleton
- Countdown (1982)
- On Safari (1982)
- A Touch of the Sun (1979) as Ginger Rogers
- What's Up Superdoc! (1978) as Pietro
- Potter's Picture Palace (1976)
- Carry On England (1976) as Gunner Shorthouse
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as Charwallah Charlie
- It Ain't Half Hot Mum (1974) as Bombardier 'Gloria' Beaumont
- Man About the House (1974) as Nigel
- Sir Yellow (1973) as Gregory
- Love Thy Neighbour (1973) as Terry
- A Christmas Carol (1971) as Bob Cratchit (voice)
- The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins (1971) as Porter (segment "Sloth")
- Bachelor of Arts (1971) as Mr. Jenkins
- Here Come the Double Deckers (1970) as Albert
- Here Come the Double Deckers (1970) Writer
- A Walk with Love and Death (1969) as First Entertainer
- The Magnificent Six and ½: Peewee Had a Little Ape (1969) as Clown
- The Magnificent Six and ½: It's Not Cricket (1969) as Silly Workman
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Chivers
- Six (1964) as Scratch
- Wonderful Life (1964) as Jerry
- Crooks in Cloisters (1964) as Willy
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Bert Morgan
- Summer Holiday (1963) as Cryil
- Oliver Twist (1962) as The Artful Dodger
- The Silent Invasion (1962) as Jean
- Stryker of the Yard (1961)
- Faces of Jim (1961) as Norman
- The Young Ones (1961) as Jimmy
- The Flesh and the Fiends (1960) as Daft Jamie
- Bottoms Up! (1960) as Cecil Biggs
- Operation Amsterdam (1959) as Willem
- No Trees in the Street (1959) as Tommy
- Violent Playground (1958) as Kid in Johnnie's Gang (uncredited)
- Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! (1957) as Gang member(uncredited)
- The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) as Young Victor
- The Silver Sword (1957)
- Woman in a Dressing Gown (1957) as Newsboy
- The Good Companions (1957) as Telegraph Boy
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Stephen Cantrell
- Tearaway (1956) as Syd Shelton
- Quatermass II (1955) as Frankie
- The Man Who Loved Redheads (1955) as Sidney
- Fun at St. Fanny's (1955) as Heckling Boy at Concert (uncredited)
- Face the Music (1954) as Hotel Bellhop
- Adventure in the Hopfields (1954) as Ned Reilly
- The Blue Lamp (1950) as Blond Urchin (Uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Melvyn Hayes best known for?
Melvyn Hayes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Demons (1985), Not Going Out (2006), The Thin Blue Line (1995), Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997).
When and where was Melvyn Hayes born?
Melvyn Hayes was born on January 11, 1935 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Melvyn Hayes have?
Melvyn Hayes has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2018.
What is Melvyn Hayes's background in cinema and television?
Melvyn Hayes is an English actor born on January 11, 1935, in London, England, UK. He has had a long and wide-ranging career in movies and television, appearing in over 30 films and dozens of television programmes. His career spans more than seven and a half decades, with a total of 65 known credits. He is best known f...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Dreamstone (1990) as Frizz (voice) — aged about 55
- Little Dracula (1991) — aged about 56
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Bert Morgan — aged about 28
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self — aged about 58
- Not Going Out (2006) as Ernest Walker — aged about 71
- It Ain't Half Hot Mum (1974) as Bombardier 'Gloria' Beaumont — aged about 39
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