Geoffrey Bayldon

Geoffrey Bayldon

Known for

Acting

Born

January 7, 1924

Birthplace

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Died

May 10, 2017 (aged 93)

Biography

Albert Geoffrey Bayldon (7 January 1924 – 10 May 2017) was an English actor. After playing roles in many stage productions, including the works of William Shakespeare, he became known for portraying the title role of the children's series Catweazle (1969–70). Bayldon's other long-running parts include the Crowman in Worzel Gummidge (1979–81) and Magic Grandad in the BBC television series Watch (1995).

Best known work

The Longest Day
The Longest Day
1962
Casino Royale
Casino Royale
1967
Dracula
Dracula
1958
Doctor Who
Doctor Who
1963
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
1976
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
1997
To Sir, with Love
To Sir, with Love
1967
Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
1972
A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember
1958
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
1984

Filmography

  1. 2013

    A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
  2. 2012

    Amicus: House of Horrors

    as Self

  3. 2010

    Love/Loss

    as Alfie Wainwright

  4. 2004

    Ladies in Lavender

    as Mr Penhaligon

  5. 2004

    New TricksTV
  6. 2003

    Looking for VictoriaTV

    as Henry Ponsonby (2 episodes)

  7. 2001

    Waking the DeadTV

    as Edward Atkinson (2 episodes)

  8. 1997

    Midsomer MurdersTV

    as Arthur Prewitt (1 episode)

  9. 1994

    WycliffeTV

    as Judge (1 episode), as Gilbert Rawle (1 episode)

  10. 1994

    Tom & Viv

    as Harwent

  11. 1994

    Pie in the SkyTV

    as Seymour Flint (1 episode)

  12. 1993

    Peak PracticeTV

    as Alby James (2 episodes)

  13. 1993

    Magic GrandadTV

    as Grandad Albert (7 episodes)

  14. 1992

    HeartbeatTV

    as Follett (2 episodes), as Gilbert Percy (1 episode)

  15. 1991

    Soldier SoldierTV

    as Jack Knight (1 episode)

  16. 1990

  17. 1990

  18. 1989

  19. 1989

    CampionTV

    as Rev. Swithin Cush (1 episode)

  20. 1988

    The Tenth Man

    as Elderly Clerk

  21. 1988

    The Chronicles of NarniaTV

    as Ramandu (1 episode)

  22. 1988

    Madame Sousatzka

    as Mr. Cordle

  23. 1988

  24. 1988

    The StorytellerTV

    as King (1 episode)

  25. 1987

    Cause Célèbre

    as Mr. Justice Humphreys

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