Reginald Jessup

Characters played by Reginald Jessup

The Engine Driver — The Signalman (1976)

The locomotive operator whose train strikes the Signalman. He witnesses the worker standing motionless on the tracks and attempts to warn him by shouting and gesturing. His actions inadvertently replicate the exact movements of the haunting spectre, unknowingly perpetuating the supernatural warning cycle that leads to the Signalman's death.

Career Overview

Reginald Jessup has 15 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Signature works include The Signalman, Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time, Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
15
Birth Date
1920-02-08
Birth Place
West Ham, London, England, UK

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