Will Hay
Acting Born Dec 5, 1888 Died Apr 18, 1949 Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England, UK 30 credits
Biography
Will Hay works in acting. Born December 5, 1888 in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England, UK. Died April 18, 1949. Archytele tracks 30 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Will Hay and the Stars
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Thora Hird Tribute
To See Such Fun
My Learned FriendMy Learned Friend · Director
The Goose Steps OutThe Goose Steps Out · DirectorThe Black Sheep of WhitehallThe Black Sheep of Whitehall · DirectorThe Big Blockade
The Ghost of St. Michael's
Where's That FireAsk a Policeman
Old Bones of the RiverConvict 99Hey! Hey! USA
Oh, Mr. Porter!Good Morning, Boys!
Where There's a WillWhere There's a Will · ScreenplayWindbag the Sailor
Boys Will Be BoysBoys Will Be Boys · WriterDandy DickDandy Dick · Writer
Radio Parade of 1935Those Were the Days
Camera Interviews: Will Hay
Full Filmography
30 titles- Will Hay and the Stars (2016) as Self - Archive
- Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) as William Potts (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Thora Hird Tribute (2003) as Professor Davis (archive footage, uncredited)
- To See Such Fun (1977)
- My Learned Friend (1943) as William Fitch
- My Learned Friend (1943) Director
- The Goose Steps Out (1942) as William Potts / Muller
- The Goose Steps Out (1942) Director
- The Black Sheep of Whitehall (1942) as Prof. Davis
- The Black Sheep of Whitehall (1942) Director
- The Big Blockade (1942) as Skipper
- Go to Blazes (1942) as Father
- The Ghost of St. Michael's (1941) as Will Lamb
- Where's That Fire (1939) as Captain Benjamin Viking
- Ask a Policeman (1939) as Sergt. Dudfoot
- Old Bones of the River (1938) as Prof. Benjamin Tibbetts
- Convict 99 (1938) as Dr. Benjamin Twist
- Hey! Hey! USA (1938) as Dr. Benjamin Twist
- Oh, Mr. Porter! (1937) as William Porter
- Good Morning, Boys! (1937) as Dr. Benjamin Twist
- Where There's a Will (1936) as Benjamin Stubbins
- Where There's a Will (1936) Screenplay
- Windbag the Sailor (1936) as Captain Ben Cutlet
- Boys Will Be Boys (1935) as Dr. Alec Smart
- Boys Will Be Boys (1935) Writer
- Dandy Dick (1935) as Rev. Richard Jedd
- Dandy Dick (1935) Writer
- Radio Parade of 1935 (1934) as William Garland
- Those Were the Days (1934) as Magistrate Brutus Poskett
- Camera Interviews: Will Hay (1928)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Will Hay best known for?
Will Hay is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Ghost of St. Michael's (1941), The Little Prince (2010), Radio Parade of 1935 (1934).
When and where was Will Hay born?
Will Hay was born on December 5, 1888 in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England, UK. They passed away on April 18, 1949.
How many credits does Will Hay have?
Will Hay has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1928 to 2016.
What is Will Hay's background in cinema and television?
William Thomson "Will" Hay (6 December 1888 – 18 April 1949) was an English comedian, actor, film director and amateur astronomer.
Will Hay by the numbers
30credits
30films
0TV series
1928–2016active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Ghost of St. Michael's (1941) as Will Lamb — aged about 52
- Radio Parade of 1935 (1934) as William Garland — aged about 45
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