Jay Neill
Acting
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.
Known for
Acting41
tvBergerac
1981
Waiter
tvTerry and June
1979
Policeman
tvEdward and Mrs Simpson
1978
RSM Reeves
tvMixed Blessings
1978
Mr. Hills
tvEnemy at the Door
1978
Transport Sergeant
tvTarget
1977
Man in Car
tvPoldark
1975
Isaac Ward
tvFawlty Towers
1975
Bar Guest
tvQuiller
1975
Newsreader
tvHappy Ever After
1974
Waiter
The Aweful Mr Goodall
1974
Photographer
tvFall of Eagles
1974
Heller
tvNapoleon and Love
1974
Hamelin
tvSykes
1972
Husband
movieHigh Summer
1972
Masham
tvNew Scotland Yard
1972
Station Sergeant
tvThe Onedin Line
1971
Harbour Official / Dockmaster / Officer
tvUpstairs, Downstairs
1971
Heckler
Menace
1970
Police Constable
tvDoomwatch
1970
Laing
tvThe Expert
1968
CID Officer / Policeman
tvBBC Play of the Month
1965
Tapster / Sir Charles Freeman
tvDoctor Who
1963
Pikeman / Silvey / Guard Klimt
