James Hayter
British actor (1907–1983)
- Born April 23, 1907
- 5 movies
James Hayter was a British actor of film and television, best remembered as Friar Tuck in The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) and as Samuel Pickwick in The Pickwick Papers (1952). The Pickwick role earned him a BAFTA nomination for Best British Actor. His film credits also include Passport to Pimlico (1949), The Fallen Idol (1948) and The Crimson Pirate (1952).
James Hayter appears in 5 films in The Rerun, from 1948 to 1955. Most of that work is in adventure, drama and comedy. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Jack Hawkins (2), Noel Purcell (2), Torin Thatcher (2).
Known for
- The Pickwick Papers (1952), Samuel Pickwick. The title role brought him a BAFTA nomination for Best British Actor.
- The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952), Friar Tuck. One of the two roles he is best remembered for.
- Passport to Pimlico (1949). A supporting part from his busy years in British film.
- The Fallen Idol (1948). Another British film credit from the late 1940s.
- The Crimson Pirate (1952). A credit from 1952, the year of his two best-remembered roles.
Movies
Quick answers
- What movies and TV shows has James Hayter been in?
- James Hayter appears in Land of the Pharaohs (1955), The Crimson Pirate (1952), Passport to Pimlico (1949), The Blue Lagoon (1949) and The Fallen Idol (1948) on The Remote.
- When was James Hayter born?
- James Hayter was born on 23 April 1907.
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