
Colin Jeavons
Acting • Born 1929-10-29
Biography
Colin Jeavons is a respected British actor known for his versatile performances across film, television, and theater. With a career spanning several decades, Jeavons showcased his talent in various roles, demonstrating a wide range of characters and genres. While not directly associated with "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," his notable appearances in numerous British television series and stage productions contributed to his recognition in the entertainment industry. Jeavons' dedication to his craft and his ability to portray diverse characters with depth and authenticity earned him respect among peers and audiences alike.
Filmography
98 credits
The Island
Movie • 1980
Hizzoner

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Movie • 1981
Max Quordlepleen

Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace
Movie • 2023
Damon (voice)

Destiny
Movie • 1978
Dennis Turner

The Master Blackmailer
Movie • 1992
Inspector Lestrade

The Hero of My Life
Movie • 1970
Wilkie Collins

The Water-Baby
Movie • 1975
Charles Kingsley

Bartleby
Movie • 1970
Tucker

Squaring the Circle
Movie • 1984
Glemp

Schizo
Movie • 1976
Commissioner

Kinvig (TV pilot)
Movie • 1981
Jim Piper

Shove Tuesday
Movie • 1976
Supermarket Manager

Magpie's Talking Duck
Movie • 1978
Judge

Absolute Beginners
Movie • 1986
Pamphleteer

Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
Movie • 1985
Adolf Hitler

The Widowmaker
Movie • 1990
Mr Crathew

K-9 and Company: A Girl's Best Friend
Movie • 1981
George Tracey

Stalin
Movie • 1992
Yagoda

The Oblong Box
Movie • 1969
Doctor (uncredited)

The French Lieutenant's Woman
Movie • 1981
Vicar

Tarry-Dan Tarry-Dan Scarey Old Spooky Man
Movie • 1978
Mr. Johnson

Skin Deep
Movie • 1971
Production Monitor

The Games
Movie • 1970
Earnest Man

Frankenstein Created Woman
Movie • 1967
Priest

Diagnosis: Murder
Movie • 1974
Bob Dawson

Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace
Movie • 1967
Damon

The Out of Town Boys
Movie • 1979
Neeley

Atlantis
Movie • 1983
Lytton

Secret Friends
Movie • 1991
Vicar

Blue Remembered Hills
Movie • 1979
Donald

An Ordered Life
Movie • 1980
The Composer

The Sweeney
TV • 1975
Leonard Gold

K-9 and Company
TV • 1981

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
TV • 1981
Max Quordlepleen

The Bill
TV • 1984

Doctor Who
TV • 1963
Damon

Z-Cars
TV • 1962

The Avengers
TV • 1961
Stanton

Minder
TV • 1979
Fribbins

Lovejoy
TV • 1986
Bernard

Doomwatch
TV • 1970
Botting

Hannay
TV • 1988

Angels
TV • 1975

The Baker Street Boys
TV • 1983

The Shadow of the Tower
TV • 1972

Paradise Postponed
TV • 1986
George Titmuss

Man in a Suitcase
TV • 1967

Billy Liar
TV • 1973

Lady Killers
TV • 1980
Mr. A.T. Lawrence

Kinvig
TV • 1981
Jim Piper

BBC Play of the Month
TV • 1965
Snake

Maigret
TV • 1960
Jean Metayer

Detective
TV • 1964

The Jazz Age
TV • 1968
Perry

Further Adventures Of Lucky Jim
TV • 1967

Blackeyes
TV • 1989
Jamieson

Play for Today
TV • 1970
Dennis Turner

The House of Eliott
TV • 1991
Duroque

Sir Francis Drake
TV • 1961
Spanish Officer

EastEnders
TV • 1985
Mr Vaughan

Minder
TV • 1979
Lockwood

Sherlock Holmes
TV • 1984
Inspector Lestrade

Charters and Caldicott
TV • 1985
Rev. Lamb

Bleak House
TV • 1959
Richard Carstone

Play for Today
TV • 1970
Neeley

Bergerac
TV • 1981
Claude Raquin

To Play the King
TV • 1993
Tim Stamper

Bill Brand
TV • 1976
Bernard Shaw

House of Cards
TV • 1990
Tim Stamper

The Man in Room 17
TV • 1965
Dr. Jim Pearson

Terry and June
TV • 1979
Police Sergeant

Play for Today
TV • 1970
Donald Duck

Play for Today
TV • 1970
Lytton

Play for Today
TV • 1970
Production Monitor

Reilly: Ace of Spies
TV • 1983
Widdemeyer

Home to Roost
TV • 1985
Edward Walker

Sunday-Night Play
TV • 1960
The Intruder

Bleak House
TV • 1985
Vholes

The Wednesday Play
TV • 1964
Barry Raines

Playhouse
TV • 1974
Anton Webern

BBC Play of the Month
TV • 1965
Kislytsin

The Small House at Allington
TV • 1960
John Eames

David Copperfield
TV • 1966
Uriah Heep

The Old Curiosity Shop
TV • 1979
Sampson Brass

Jane Eyre
TV • 1983
Briggs

Great Expectations
TV • 1981
Wemmick

The Ronnie Barker Playhouse
TV • 1968
Gosling

Pride and Prejudice
TV • 1958
Mr Wickham

Theatre 625
TV • 1964
Colonel Levin

Call Me Mister
TV • 1986
Curator

Wodehouse Playhouse
TV • 1974
Stranger

Churchill's People
TV • 1974
The Honorable Robert Boyle

Only Fools and Horses
TV • 1981
Solly Atwell

Caleb Williams
TV • 1980
Dyer

Fall of Eagles
TV • 1974
Printer

Shoestring
TV • 1979
Ellery

Centre Play
TV • 1973
Charles Kingsley

The Strauss Dynasty
TV • 1991
Civil Servant in License Office