Actor

Michael Jayston: Movies & Filmography

films: 30
on screen: 1968–2008

Career at a glance

Michael Jayston's Career in Numbers

Michael Jayston's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Jayston works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1968) to The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord (2008), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.

Michael Jayston Movies by Decade

1960s 1
1970s 16
1980s 7
1990s 3
2000s 3

The 1970s were Michael Jayston's busiest decade, with 16 films.

Michael Jayston Movies by Genre

Drama 6
Documentary 3
Thriller 3
Tv movie 3
Fantasy 3
Adventure 2
Action 1
History 1
Mystery 1
Horror 1

Drama is the genre Michael Jayston has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of documentary (3).

Michael Jayston Career Milestones

First film: A Midsummer Night’s Dream 1968
Newest film: The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord 2008

30 credits

Michael Jayston Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Michael Jayston is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Works with

Who Michael Jayston Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Michael Jayston shares the most films with. Harry Andrews comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Flora Robson (2).

FAQ

Michael Jayston: Questions & Answers

How many movies Michael Jayston has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Michael Jayston been in?

Michael Jayston is credited on 30 films, from 1968 to 2008. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Michael Jayston's newest movie?

The most recent film on Michael Jayston's filmography is The Making of The Trial of a Time Lord (2008).

Who does Michael Jayston work with most often?

Michael Jayston shares the most films with Harry Andrews (2 films), Flora Robson (2 films) and Helen Mirren (2 films).

The Best Michael Jayston Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 30 credits.

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