Jonathan Coy

Biography

Jonathan Coy (born 24 April 1953) is a British actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series Downton Abbey (2010–2014), as well as appearing in the feature film follow-up Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022).

Career Overview

Jonathan Coy has 54 screen credits in a career dating back to 1970. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Hornblower Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Conspiracy, 102 Boulevard Haussmann, Maschenka. 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

54

Birth Date

1953-04-24 00:00:00

Birth Place

Hammersmith, London, England, UK

Known For

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  Conspiracy
• 

  102 Boulevard Haussmann
• 

  Maschenka
• 

  National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem
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  Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant
• 

  Much Ado About Nothing

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Hornblower Collection (4 titles)
• Downton Abbey (Films) Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Ian McNeice (2 collaborations)
• Kenneth Branagh (1 collaborations)
• Stanley Tucci (1 collaborations)
• Colin Firth (1 collaborations)
• Brendan Coyle (1 collaborations)
• Ben Daniels (1 collaborations)
• Barnaby Kay (1 collaborations)
• Kevin McNally (1 collaborations)
• Brian Pettifer (1 collaborations)
• Ewan Stewart (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (54 credits)

  • The Hack

    Nick Davies' Dad

    actor

    actors

    - Episode 7 (2025) ... Nick Davies' Dad actor actors

    - Episode 6 (2025) ... Nick Davies' Dad actor actors

    - Episode 5 (2025) ... Nick Davies' Dad actor actors

    - Episode 4 (2025) ... Nick Davies' Dad actor actors

    - Episode 3 (2025) ... Nick Davies' Dad actor actors
    2025
  • The Long Shadow

    - Episode 5 (2023) ... Howard Cohen actor actors
    2023
  • I Came By

    Headmaster

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Downton Abbey: A New Era

    Murray

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Andor

    - Harvest (2025) ... Uncle Sordo actor actors

    - Sagrona Teema (2025) ... Uncle Sordo actor actors

    - One Year Later (2025) ... Uncle Sordo actor actors
    2022
  • Des

    - Episode 2 (2020) ... Professor David Bowen actor actors

    - Episode 1 (2020) ... Professor David Bowen actor actors
    2020
  • National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem

    Leo

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • National Theatre Live: The Magistrate

    Colonel Lukyn

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Father Brown

    - The Bishop's Revenge (2026) ... Lord Rufus Silk actor actors
    2013
  • Endeavour

    - Trove (2014) ... Archie Batten actor actors
    2013
  • Great Expectations

    JUDGE MANSELL

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Much Ado About Nothing

    Leonato

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Reunited

    Gerald

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Downton Abbey

    - Episode 7 (2012) ... George Murray actor actors

    - Episode 6 (2012) ... George Murray actor actors

    - Episode 5 (2012) ... George Murray actor actors

    - Episode 1 (2010) ... George Murray actor actors
    2010
  • Hell's Pavement

    Charles Truman

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Old Curiosity Shop

    Rev. Pratchett

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Starting Over

    Mr. David Sharp

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Dangerous Liaisons

    Ronald Coulter

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Shoreditch

    Karl

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • To Kill a King

    Digby

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Hornblower: Duty

    Captain Bracegirdie

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Harold Shipman: Doctor Death

    DCS Bernard Postles

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Plain Jane

    Dr. Cosmo

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Falklands Play

    Richard Luce MP (Minister of State, Foreign Office)

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Foyle's War

    - Fifty Ships (2003) ... Hans Maier actor actors
    2002
  • Conspiracy

    Erich Neumann

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

    Charles Cheeryble

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Longitude

    Adm. Sir Cloudsley Shovell

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters

    Lieutenant Bracegirdle

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil

    Lieutenant Bracegirdle

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant

    Lieutenant Bracegirdle

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Mosley

    Harold Nicholson

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Gobble

    Hans Gluck

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Midsomer Murders

    - Destroying Angel (2001) ... Kenneth Gooders actor actors
    1997
  • Cuts

    Roger Trothammer

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Adam Bede

    Pym

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Heartbeat

    - In Sickness and in Health (2004) ... Gordon Price actor actors

    - Shadows and Substances (1998) ... Harry Horton actor actors
    1992
  • A Touch of Frost

    - Keys To The Car (1999) ... Ben Pecksmith actor actors
    1992
  • 102 Boulevard Haussmann

    Odilon

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

    Lord Willoughby

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Countdown to War

    Butler

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Monster Maker

    Teacher

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Agatha Christie's Poirot

    - The King of Clubs (1989) ... Bunny Saunders actor actors
    1989
  • Maschenka

    Alferov

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Northanger Abbey

    John Thorpe

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Inspector Morse

    - Happy Families (1992) ... Harry Balcombe actor actors
    1987
  • Silas Marner

    Dunstan Cass

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Life and Death of King John

    Lewis, the Dauphin

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Sherlock Holmes

    - Silver Blaze (1988) ... Fitzroy Simpson actor actors
    1984
  • Rumpole's Return

    Henry

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • All Day on the Sands

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • Tales of the Unexpected

    - The Surgeon (1988) ... William Haddock actor actors
    1979
  • Licking Hitler

    Lotterby

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Play for Today

    - Licking Hitler (1978) ... Lotterby actor actors
    1970