Michael Jayston

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Characters played by Michael Jayston

AC Henry Parkins — Foyle's War (2002)

Assistant Commissioner with minor administrative role and bureaucratic oversight.

Peter Guillam — Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979)

Peter Guillam is George Smiley's protégé and remains inside the Circus after Smiley's dismissal. He secretly assists Smiley in investigating Operation Testify, helps uncover the safehouse used in the deception, and waits with Smiley for the mole's meeting with a Soviet agent.

Jack Donovan — Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994)

Immortal ally in Kane's era.

Henry Ireton — Cromwell (1970)

Henry Ireton is Oliver Cromwell’s radical colleague among the Parliamentarians. After Charles’s execution and Cromwell’s withdrawal to his estate, Ireton and other Parliamentarians ask Cromwell to become king, a request he rejects before later taking power as Lord Protector.

David Baker — The Internecine Project (1974)

A scientist and Elliot's associate who orchestrates parts of the mutual destruction. He swaps Alex's insulin and plants a timed sonic weapon that kills Christina. Distrusting Elliot, David leaves a poison-saturated notebook that kills Elliot upon contact, ensuring his own posthumous revenge.

Mansel — She Fell Among Thieves (1978)

Former Oxford acquaintance of Candle who infiltrates the château disguised as a mechanic named Wright. He collaborates with Chandos to uncover the murder plot, attempts to rescue Jenny, and eventually leads the police to raid the wedding and arrest Vanity.

Capt. Hardy — Bequest to the Nation (1973)

Nelson's captain, Hardy offers George a perspective on the admiral, distinguishing the man at sea from the man ashore while affirming that Nelson's greatness lies in both who he is and what he does. He is also with Nelson as the fleet prepares for action, linking the personal discussion to the coming battle.

Career Overview

Michael Jayston has 59 screen credits in a career dating back to 1960. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Highlander with 1 titles. Signature works include Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Nicholas and Alexandra, The Man Who Left His Soul on Film. 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
59
Birth Date
1935-10-29
Birth Place
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q512059), public domain (CC0).