James Hayter

James Hayter was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Hayter began his acting career appearing in various films, such as the John Mills drama "The October Man" (1947), the dramatic period piece "Nicholas Nickleby" (1947) with Derek Bond and the Jean Simmons romance "The Blue Lagoon" (1949). He also appeared in "Your Witness" (1950) with Robert Montgomery and the crime picture "Waterfront" (1950) with Robert Newton. He followed this prestigious recognition with roles in "For Better For Worse" (1954) with Dirk Bogarde, the Stewart Granger dramatic adaptation "Beau Brummell" (1954) and "Touch and Go" (1955) with Jack Hawkins. Nearing the end of his career, he continued to act in the Kenneth More mystery adaptation "The 39 Steps" (1959), the dramatic adaptation "Gideon's Day" (1959) with Jack Hawkins and "Go to Blazes" (1962). He also appeared in "A Challenge For Robin Hood" (1968) and the dramatic adaptation "Oliver!" (1968) with Ron Moody. Hayter last worked on "Father Brown" (PBS, 1982-84). Hayter passed away in March 1983 at the age of 76.