James Hayter

James Hayter

James Hayter (23 April 1907 – 27 March 1983) was a British actor. He was born in Lonavala, India, brought up in Scotland and died in Spain. His best remembered film roles include Friar Tuck in the 1952 film The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men and Samuel Pickwick in The Pickwick Papers of the same year. His rotund appearance and fruity voice made him a natural choice for such roles. A pupil of Dollar Academy, he became a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, his film career began in 1936 in Sensation, but was interrupted by World War II during which he served in the Royal Armoured Corps. His later career included roles in TV series such as The Forsyte Saga (1967), The Onedin Line and Are You Being Served?. His 1946 television series Pinwright's Progress, shown on the BBC, is recognised as the first real example of the half-hour situation comedy format in the history of British television. He was also the original narrator of the UK television advertisements for Mr. Kipling cakes. In fact, these ads led to his departure from Are You Being Served?; the cake company paid him a significant bonus to withdraw from the series, as they felt his reputation lent an air of dignity to their snack advertisements. In the film Oliver!, he played Mr Jessop the book shop owner. He appeared in scenes when Dodger steals a gentleman's wallet outside the book shop and also when Oliver is in court charged with the robbery. Hayter used to have a tree house in his back garden where he would retire of an evening to learn and practise his lines from his current script. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Hayter, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1907-04-23
Place of Birth: Lonavala, India
Also Known As: Джеймс Хэйтер, Henry James Hayter

Movies List of James Hayter

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The Fallen Idol

1948 Movie
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The Crimson Pirate

1952 Movie
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The 39 Steps

1959 Movie
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Burke & Hare

1972 Movie
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Beau Brummell

1954 Movie
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For Better, for Worse

1954 Movie
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The End of the River

1947 Movie
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Gideon's Day

1958 Movie
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Royal Review

1953 Movie
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Once a Jolly Swagman

1949 Movie
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Four Sided Triangle

1953 Movie
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Abandon Ship

1957 Movie
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Murder in Soho

1939 Movie
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Trio

1950 Movie
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The Pickwick Papers

1952 Movie
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Always a Bride

1953 Movie
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The Big Money

1958 Movie
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Dear Mr. Prohack

1949 Movie
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Silent Dust

1949 Movie
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I'm A Stranger

1952 Movie
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Out of the Fog

1962 Movie
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Song of Norway

1970 Movie
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A Day to Remember

1953 Movie
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A Song for Tomorrow

1948 Movie
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Marigold

1938 Movie
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Big Fella

1938 Movie
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The Blue Lagoon

1949 Movie
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Bonnie Prince Charlie

1948 Movie
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All Over the Town

1949 Movie
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Port Afrique

1956 Movie
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The Captain's Table

1959 Movie
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Touch and Go

1955 Movie
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The Great Game

1953 Movie
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David Copperfield

1969 Movie
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Not Tonight, Darling

1971 Movie
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Come on George!

1939 Movie
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My Brother Jonathan

1948 Movie
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Keep It Clean

1956 Movie
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Band Waggon

1940 Movie
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Lawrence of Arabia

1962 Movie
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Morning Departure

1950 Movie
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Sensation

1936 Movie
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Aren't Men Beasts!

1937 Movie
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Passport to Pimlico

1949 Movie
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Oliver!

1968 Movie
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Flesh and Blood

1951 Movie
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The Firechasers

1971 Movie
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Land of the Pharaohs

1955 Movie
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Quartet

1948 Movie
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The Light Princess

1978 Movie
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Mañana...

1957 Movie
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The October Man

1947 Movie
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Waterfront

1950 Movie
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The Awakening

1954 Movie
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Cop-Out

1967 Movie
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Your Witness

1950 Movie
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Sailors Three

1940 Movie
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Night and the City

1950 Movie
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The Heart Within

1957 Movie
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Go to Blazes

1962 Movie
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School for Secrets

1946 Movie
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I Was Monty's Double

1958 Movie
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Captain Boycott

1947 Movie
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Helter Skelter

1949 Movie
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Gideon's Day

1958 Movie
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Woman Hater

1948 Movie
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No Room at the Inn

1948 Movie
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Don't Ever Leave Me

1949 Movie
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The Laughing Lady

1946 Movie
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Sail Into Danger

1957 Movie
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The Mark of Cain

1947 Movie
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Vice Versa

1948 Movie