Jay Neill
Jay Neill was an English variety performer and television actor who often appeared in comedic roles. Born in London, Neill started work as a stage hand at the Chiswick Empire theatre before auditioning for a role within the Dior Dancers adagio act. The Dior Dancers went on to achieve considerable success on the international variety circuit in the 1950s appearing in Las Vegas, as well the Royal Command Performance. After leaving the Dior Dancers, Neill moved on to a successful career as a television actor, appearing in television programmes such as Doctor Who, The Onedin Line, Fawlty Towers, Sykes, Terry and June and Upstairs, Downstairs. He died in Twickenham, England, in 2006 at the age of 74.
Filmography (41 titles)
Kit Curran
1986
6.7ShowBergerac
Waiter · 1981
Escape
1980
6.5ShowTerry and June
Policeman · 1979
6.8ShowEdward and Mrs Simpson
RSM Reeves · 1978
6.8ShowMixed Blessings
Mr. Hills · 1978
5.3MovieDoctor Who: Underworld
Klimt · 1978
8.2ShowEnemy at the Door
Transport Sergeant · 1978
7.2MovieDoctor Who: The Invisible Enemy
Silvey · 1977
7.0ShowTarget
Man in Car · 1977
6.7ShowRosie
1977
6.7MovieDoctor Who: The Masque of Mandragora
Pikeman · 1976
One-Upmanship
1976
6.8ShowGet Some In!
1975
6.9ShowPoldark
Isaac Ward · 1975
8.3ShowFawlty Towers
Bar Guest · 1975
10.0ShowQuiller
Newsreader · 1975
6.8ShowHappy Ever After
Waiter · 1974
The Aweful Mr Goodall
Photographer · 1974
7.0ShowFall of Eagles
Heller · 1974
7.0ShowNapoleon and Love
Hamelin · 1974
6.0ShowNot on Your Nellie
M.C. · 1974
7.6ShowSome Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
1973
6.7ShowSykes
Husband · 1972
MovieHigh Summer
Masham · 1972
6.3ShowNew Scotland Yard
Station Sergeant · 1972
7.0ShowThe Onedin Line
Harbour Official · 1971
7.8ShowUpstairs, Downstairs
Heckler · 1971
7.5ShowThe Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Matthew · 1971
Trial
1971