Stephen Yardley
Biography
Stephen Yardley is an English actor born on 24 March 1942 in Ferrensby, North Yorkshire, England, UK. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1963. Yardley became known for his many roles on UK television between 1964 and 2004. He was a permanent member of the company at Dundee Repertory Theatre in the mid-1960s. Yardley made early appearances on television in the 1960s in series including Danger Man and United!, and had an extended run during 1967-68 in Z-Cars. He has a total of 59 known credits in the acting field.
Career overview
Stephen Yardley is an English actor born on March 24, 1942. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1963. Yardley became known for his many roles on UK television between 1964 and 2004. He was a permanent member of the company at Dundee Repertory Theatre in the mid-1960s.
Yardley made early appearances on television in the 1960s in series including Danger Man and United!. He also had an extended run during 1967-68 in Z-Cars. His subsequent work included performances in various television series. Yardley's career spanned over four decades, with a notable run of work in the 1970s and 1980s.
Yardley's acting credits include a range of roles in television series. He performed as semi-reformed cat burglar William "Spider" Scott in The XYY Man, and as Detective Inspector Laker in Regan, an Armchair Theatre instalment that served as the pilot for The Sweeney. Yardley also played the role of Max Brocard in Secret. His extensive career in television has contributed to his reputation as a skilled and versatile actor.
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Full Filmography
60 titles- Tales of the Tardis (2023) as Arak
- That's What I Call Television (2007) as Self
- Hex (2004) as Thomas McBain
- RPM (1998) as Chiarkos
- Bugs (1995) as Matt
- Brighton Belles (1993) as Gilbert
- I, Lovett (1993) as Sergeant
- Heartbeat (1992) as Arnold Sampson
- Virtual Murder (1992) as Inspector Cadogan
- Howards' Way (1985) as Ken Masters
- The Doctor and the Devils (1985) as Joseph
- Doctor Who: Vengeance on Varos (1985) as Arak
- Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984) as Knowles
- Mitch (1984) as Shepherd
- Morgan's Boy (1984) as Alan
- Slayground (1984) as Turner
- The Corvini Inheritance (1984) as Stanley Knowles
- Morgan's Boy (1984) as Alan
- Widows (1983) as Vic Morgan
- Funny Money (1982) as Ridley
- Bergerac (1981) as Ken Lewis
- The Day of the Triffids (1981) as John
- Fanny by Gaslight (1981) as 'Duke' Hopwood
- The Gentle Touch (1980) as Jed Blanden
- A Tale of Two Cities (1980) as Ernest Defarge
- Blake's 7 (1978) as Investigator Reeve
- One of These Nights I'm Gonna Get an Early Day (1978) as Stu
- The Professionals (1977) as Swetman
- Secret Army (1977) as Max Brocard
- The XYY Man (1976) as William 'Spider' Scott
- Enemy (1976) as The Detective Constable #2
- Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks (1975) as Sevrin
- Kill Two Birds (1975) as Tosher
- Napoleon and Love (1974) as Jean Lannes
- Norma (1974) as Norma's Lover
- Regan (1974) as Det. Insp. Laker
- Clydescope (1974) as Visitor from the South
- Thriller (1973) as Tosher
- Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall (1973) as Lt. Martin
- Crown Court (1972) as Squadron Leader Pardoe
- Pebble Mill at One (1972)
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as DI Corral
- New Scotland Yard (1972) as Jack McNeil
- Villains (1972) as Erskine
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as First Officer Clayton
- The Guardians (1971) as Cockney Guardian
- Atlantic Wall (1970) as Bobby
- Chariot of Fire (1970) as PC Bradley
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969)
- The Champions (1968) as Pieter
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Norma's lover
- Public Eye (1965) as Carter
- United! (1965) as Kenny Craig
- The Mask of Janus (1965) as Hughes
- Story Parade (1964) as Barman
- Doctor Who (1963) as Arak
- Doctor Who (1963) as Sevrin
- Z-Cars (1962) as Roy Hollis
- Z-Cars (1962) as PC Alec May
- Drama 61-67 (1961) as Private.Webber
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Stephen Yardley best known for?
Stephen Yardley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jackpot (1993), Hex (2004), Bugs (1995), Heartbeat (1992).
When and where was Stephen Yardley born?
Stephen Yardley was born on March 24, 1942 in Ferrensby, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Stephen Yardley have?
Stephen Yardley has accumulated over 60 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2023.
What is Stephen Yardley's background in cinema and television?
Stephen Yardley is an English actor born on 24 March 1942 in Ferrensby, North Yorkshire, England, UK. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1963. Yardley became known for his many roles on UK television between 1964 and 2004. He was a permanent member of the company at Dundee Repertory Theatre in the m...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Public Eye (1965) as Carter — aged about 23
- Doctor Who (1963) as Arak — aged about 21
- Doctor Who (1963) as Sevrin — aged about 21
- Secret Army (1977) as Max Brocard — aged about 35
- The Professionals (1977) as Swetman — aged about 35
- Villains (1972) as Erskine — aged about 30
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