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Also known as Henry James Goodenough Hayter, Henry James Hayter

British actor (1907–1983)

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Lonavala, India

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…

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  • The Funny Blokes of British Comedy — Mr. Percival Tebbs (archive footage) (uncredited)2005
  • The World of Hammer — Self (archive footage)1994
  • The Light Princess — Owl (voice)1978
  • The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones — Briggs1976
  • Father Brown — Sir Aaron Armstrong1974
  • Burke & Hare — Dr. Selby1972
  • Are You Being Served? — Mr. Tebbs1972
  • Blood on Satan's Claw — Squire Middleton1971
  • Not Tonight, Darling — Mr. Finlay / grocer owner1971
  • The Firechasers — Inspector Herman1971

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Instance of
human
Given name
James
Gender
male
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Place of birth
Lonavala
Place of death
La Vila Joiosa
Educated at
Dollar Academy
Languages spoken
English language
Conflict
World War II
Military branch
British Army
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Scene from The Adventures of Robin Hood - Sponsor, July 25, 1959 02.jpg
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date of birth
1907-04-23
date of death
1983-03-27
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