Nicholas Jones

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Characters played by Nicholas Jones

Lord Dyson — A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia (1992)

British delegation official involved in the peace conference proceedings; represents the bureaucratic opposition to the Hashemite claims and colonial agreements.

Colonel Fletcher — Sharpe's Company (1994)

Senior British officer overseeing siege operations and regimental command.

Professor Vernon Murray — Miss Willoughby and the Haunted Bookshop (2022)

Professor Vernon Murray becomes a focus of Miss Willoughby and Robert Thompson’s investigation into apparent supernatural events. His theories and methods seem designed to exploit hidden fears, and the disturbing encounter involving Robert supports the possibility of psychological manipulation rather than genuine ghosts. His role connects the haunting reports to a potentially deceptive explanation.

Kromer — The Blockhouse (1973)

A member of the multinational trapped group. His interactions reveal the strain of prolonged confinement on interpersonal bonds and survival instincts as resources are managed.

Dr. Lester — The Saint: The Brazilian Connection (1989)

Medical expert who assists The Saint in investigating a black-market baby trafficking ring in Brazil.

Benjy Smith — Crucible of Horror (1971)

Benjy Smith is a local boy who is infatuated with Jane Eastwood. His connection to the story is shown through a letter he sends to Jane, which Walter Eastwood reads aloud at the breakfast table in order to embarrass and humiliate her in front of the family.

Lieutenant Buckland — Hornblower: Mutiny (2001)

Royal Navy lieutenant, faces moral and tactical dilemmas during colonial campaigns.

Laertes — Hamlet (1970)

Laertes is Ophelia's brother and Polonius's son. After Polonius is killed and Ophelia dies, he challenges Hamlet to a duel and poisons his sword. The poisoned blade wounds Hamlet; Hamlet kills Laertes and Claudius before succumbing to the wound.

Lord Raven (Jake's Father) — Surveillance 24/7 (2007)

Lord Raven is Jake Raven's father and the person who presses Amy Conroy to investigate Jake's death as a major story. He rejects the idea that Jake simply committed suicide, believes MI5 had been watching him, and suspects Adam Blane may have been the last person to see Jake alive.

Career Overview

Nicholas Jones has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Hornblower Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Darkest Hour, Flawless, Beyond the Pale. 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
63
Birth Date
1946-04-03
Birth Place
London, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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