Jonathan Cecil

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Characters played by Jonathan Cecil

Provost Cunningham — Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj (2006)

High-ranking Cambridge official involved in academic decisions.

Hastings — Dead Man's Folly (1986)

Poirot's companion who accompanies him to Nasse House and assists with research.

Capt. Arthur Hastings — Thirteen at Dinner (1985)

Poirot's loyal friend and assistant who provides practical help and investigative connections.

Capt. Arthur Hastings — Murder in Three Acts (1986)

Poirot's friend and companion, a retired army captain who provides company, practical assistance, and connections during an investigation.

Biggs — Lust for a Vampire (1971)

Village man who participates in the mob hunting the Karnstein castle.

Reggie — The Wind in the Willows (1983)

A motorist whose vehicle is stolen by Toad after Toad deceives him about a flat crankshaft, later joining the pursuit to catch the fugitive.

Hortensio — The Taming of the Shrew (1980)

Hortensio is among the men seeking Bianca’s hand, alongside Gremio and Lucentio. His courtship is constrained by Baptista’s rule that Bianca cannot marry until Katherine has a husband. The plot summary identifies him as a suitor but gives no further specific action for him in the schemes surrounding Bianca’s marriage.

Career Overview

Jonathan Cecil has 40 screen credits in a career dating back to 1964. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The Childeater, Murder in Three Acts, The Secret Diaries of the Film Censors. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
40
Birth Date
1939-02-22
Birth Place
London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1250868), public domain (CC0).