Jonathan Coy

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Characters played by Jonathan Coy

Murray — Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)

Servant or local contact in France, assists with villa logistics.

Captain Bracegirdie — Hornblower: Duty (2003)

Royal Navy captain, serves as a peer and occasional rival in naval command.

Lord Willoughby — The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1989)

Lord Willoughby is Bonnie's father and the owner of Willoughby Chase. He and Lady Willoughby leave for the Mediterranean to recuperate, but their ship, the Thessaly, sinks and they are stranded on a tropical island. They survive and return to their daughter; afterward, he gives Aunt Jane the mansion's East Wing so Sylvia can remain with Bonnie.

Leonato — Much Ado About Nothing (2011)

Governor of Messina and Hero's father. His household serves as the backdrop for the story, and the film consolidates minor roles into his aide, emphasizing his authority and protective nature.

Lieutenant Bracegirdle — Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (1999)

Fellow naval officer and friend, commands HMS Grasshopper and faces coastal peril.

Lieutenant Bracegirdle — Hornblower: The Examination for Lieutenant (1998)

Royal Navy lieutenant, serves as a capable officer in Hornblower's command structure.

John Thorpe — Northanger Abbey (1987)

Isabella's brother and James's friend. He pursues Catherine, who dislikes him. He falsely brags to General Tilney that Catherine is an heiress, directly triggering the General's initial favor toward her and subsequent dismissal.

Henry — Rumpole's Return (1980)

A minor supporting figure, likely a clerk or administrative staff member at Chambers, with no direct plot involvement mentioned.

Mr. David Sharp — Starting Over (2007)

Mr. Sharp is the Dewhurst family’s powerful but shady attorney. Mary encourages Elizabeth and Gregor to use his services in connection with their separation and the division of the estate. Sharp expects to benefit financially from that division, making him a potentially self-interested figure in the family’s dispute.

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
Birth Place
Hammersmith, London, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q15094340), public domain (CC0).