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Jack May
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Jack May

1922 – 1997 · Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England, UK · Active 1943–1997

Jack May, born in 1922 in London, was a distinguished actor known for his mellifluous voice and roles that often depicted British establishment figures. He appeared in Trog (1970) as well as The Man Who Would Be King (1975), where he portrayed the district commissioner, showcasing his ability to embody authority with a touch of nuance. May's work in The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976) further solidified his presence in cult cinema, where he navigated the complexities of his characters with a deft touch. His contributions to the genre resonate through the years, marking him as a notable figure in the realm of British cult films.

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Night After Night After Night

Night After Night After Night

1969 ★ 4.3
as Judge Lomax

There's a killer on the loose in London, and whilst our typically craggy copper DI Rowan investigates, Judge Lomax is busy in court, dishing out harsh sentences to everyone who comes before him.

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Filmography

106 credits
1990s 4 credits
1997
Movie ★ 10.0
1994
Willie's War as Grandfather
Movie ★ 8.5
1990
Movie
1990
TV ★ 8.1
1980s 20 credits
1989
Movie
1989
Movie
1988
Hard Road as Psychiatrist
Movie ★ 6.5
1988
Movie
1988
Count Duckula as Igor (voice)
TV ★ 7.9
1987
Big Muzzy as Muzzy (voice)
TV ★ 8.5
1985
Movie ★ 6.2
1985
The Shooting Party as Sir Harry Stamp
Movie ★ 6.6
1985
Bulman as Sir Thomas Boycott
TV ★ 7.0
1984
The Bounty as Prosecuting Captain
Movie ★ 6.7
1983
The Return of the Soldier as Brigadier General
Movie ★ 6.3
1983
A Swarm in May as Mr. Ardent - the Headmaster
Movie ★ 6.5
1982
The Agatha Christie Hour as Colonel Jaggers
TV ★ 6.8
1981
Movie ★ 7.2
1981
Movie ★ 8.0
1981
Movie
1981
TV ★ 8.0
1980
TV
1970s 26 credits
1979
Whinfrey's Last Case as General Chapman
Movie ★ 9.5
1979
Henry VIII as Lord Chancellor
Movie ★ 6.6
1979
Shoestring as Judge
TV ★ 7.4
1978
Hawkmoor as John Stedman
TV ★ 9.0
1978
TV ★ 7.8
1978
A Horseman Riding By as Lord Gilroy
TV ★ 7.0
1977
Target as Chief Officer
TV ★ 7.0
1977
TV ★ 9.0
1976
Movie ★ 6.2
1975
The Man Who Would Be King as District Commissioner
Movie ★ 7.5
1975
TV ★ 7.0
1975
Poldark as Ralph Allen Daniell
TV ★ 6.9
1973
Movie ★ 8.0
1973
Big Zapper as Jeremiah Horn
Movie ★ 4.0
1973
Black and Blue as Detective
TV ★ 6.5
1972
Van der Valk as Minister
TV ★ 6.2
1971
The Yes Girls as King Reiter
Movie ★ 2.6
1971
TV ★ 5.0
1971
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as James Ladbroke, Q.C.
TV ★ 7.5
1971
Budgie as Mr. Pratt
TV ★ 7.2
1971
The Ten Commandments as Herbert Ward
TV
1971
Brett as Mason
TV ★ 5.0
1970
Emma's Time as Emma's father
Movie
1970
Trog as Dr. Selbourne
Movie ★ 4.5
1970
UFO as English Delegate
TV ★ 7.7
1960s 32 credits
1969
Movie ★ 5.6
1969
Goodbye, Mr. Chips as Price (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1969
Movie ★ 5.2
1969
The Main Chance as Derrick Asher
TV ★ 8.3
1969
The Main Chance as Harry Turner
TV ★ 8.3
1968
A Twist of Sand as Inspector Seekert
Movie ★ 4.9
1967
Movie ★ 5.6
1966
Movie ★ 6.1
1966
TV ★ 7.5
1965
Movie ★ 7.0
1965
TV ★ 7.1
1964
TV ★ 5.2
1964
Detective as Inspector Dubois
TV ★ 9.0
1963
TV
1963
Festival as Voice of God (voice)
TV ★ 8.0
1963
Doctor Who as General Nicolai Hermack
TV ★ 7.9
1963
Espionage as Brent
TV ★ 10.0
1962
The Traitors as Burton
Movie ★ 5.8
1962
Movie ★ 6.7
1962
Solo for Sparrow as Inspector Hudson
Movie
1962
TV ★ 6.7
1962
TV ★ 9.0
1961
TV ★ 7.8
1961
A for Andromeda as Major Quadring
TV ★ 5.5
1960
Movie ★ 5.5
1960
There Was a Crooked Man as Police Sergeant
Movie ★ 6.6
1960
Two-Way Stretch as Prison Visitor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1960
TV ★ 5.3
1960
Danger Man as Third Secretary
TV ★ 7.4
1960
An Age of Kings as Duke of York
TV ★ 5.3
1950s 17 credits
1959
TV ★ 4.8
1959
No Hiding Place as Major Westbrook
TV ★ 4.8
1958
A Night to Remember as Steerage Passenger (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.7
1958
The Silent Enemy as Navy Doctor
Movie ★ 5.9
1958
Pride and Prejudice as Mr Collins
TV ★ 7.0
1957
Cat Girl as Richard Johnson
Movie ★ 4.9
1957
Nicholas Nickleby as Lord Frederick Verisopht
TV
1956
TV ★ 7.0
1955
TV ★ 8.0
1954
Movie ★ 6.9
1954
The Gay Dog as Pub Customer
Movie ★ 7.0
1954
Mark Saber as Newsvendor
TV ★ 8.0
1953
Movie ★ 4.5
1953
Trouble in Store as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1951
Pool of London as Sailor on the Dunbar (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1950
The Blue Lamp as Old Man in Crowd (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1950
Sunday Night Theatre as David Gottlieb
TV ★ 3.5
1940s 7 credits
1948
Movie ★ 6.6
1945
Brief Encounter as Boat Rental Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.7
1945
Johnny Frenchman as Choir Member (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1944
Movie ★ 7.1
1943
The Gentle Sex as Postman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1943
Deadlock as Postman
Movie ★ 5.5
1943
Movie ★ 5.6