Geoffrey Bayldon

Acting

Geoffrey Bayldon

Born 7 January 1924 · Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK · Died 10 May 2017 at 93

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).

Known for

Highlights

The Longest Day1962 · Film · Officer at Eisenhower Briefing (uncredited)
Doctor Who1963 · Series · Organon
Dracula1958 · Film · Porter (uncredited)
Sherlock Holmes1984 · Series · Sidney Johnson
The Storyteller1988 · Series · King
The Pink Panther Strikes Again1976 · Film · Dr. Duval

Filmography

Movies

72 films

A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee2013 · Film
Love/Loss2010 · Film · Alfie Wainwright
Ladies in Lavender2004 · Film · Mr Penhaligon
Tom & Viv1994 · Film · Harwent
The Tale of Little Pig Robinson1990 · Film · Mr. Mumby
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian & The Voyage of the Dawn Treader1989 · Film · Ramandu
The Tenth Man1988 · Film · Elderly Clerk
Madame Sousatzka1988 · Film · Mr. Cordle
The Storyteller: Sapsorrow1988 · Film · King
Cause Célèbre1987 · Film · Mr. Justice Humphreys
This Office Life1984 · Film · Ferrier
Simulation Exercise1984 · Film · Mr Lawson
Bullshot1983 · Film · Col. Hinchcliff
The Monster Club1981 · Film · Psychiatrist
A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Special1980 · Film · The Crowman
The Trial of Lady Chatterley1980 · Film · Justice Byrne
Doctor Who: The Creature from the Pit1979 · Film · Organon
Porridge1979 · Film · Governor Treadaway
The Nutcracker and the Mouse King1978 · Film · Drosselmeyer (voice)
Charleston1977 · Film · Onkel Fred
The Man with the Power1976 · Film · Mr. Smythe
The Pink Panther Strikes Again1976 · Film · Dr. Duval
The Slipper and the Rose1976 · Film · Archbishop
The Gathering Storm1974 · Film · Kurt von Schuschnigg
The Wood Demon1974 · Film · Dyadin
Alice Through the Looking Glass1973 · Film · The White Knight
Gawain and the Green Knight1973 · Film · Wiseman
Steptoe & Son Ride Again1973 · Film · Vicar
Asylum1972 · Film · Max Reynolds
Au Pair Girls1972 · Film · Mr. Howard
Tales from the Crypt1972 · Film · Guide
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins1971 · Film · Vernon (segment "Envy")
The House That Dripped Blood1971 · Film · Von Hartmann (segment 4 "The Cloak")
The Raging Moon1971 · Film · Mr Latbury
Say Hello to Yesterday1971 · Film · Estate Agent
Scrooge1970 · Film · Pringle - Toyshop Owner
The Bushbaby1969 · Film · Tilison
Journey to the Unknown1969 · Film · Jim Plimmer
Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed1969 · Film · Police Doctor
Otley1969 · Film · Insp. Hewitt
Inspector Clouseau1968 · Film · Gutch
A Dandy in Aspic1968 · Film
Assignment K1968 · Film · The Boffin
Two a Penny1967 · Film
To Sir, with Love1967 · Film · Theo Weston
Casino Royale1967 · Film · Q
Where the Spies Are1966 · Film · Lecturer
Sky West and Crooked1966 · Film · Rev. Phillip Moss
Life at the Top1965 · Film · Industrial Psychologist
Dead Man's Chest1965 · Film · Lane
King Rat1965 · Film · Vexley
Becket1964 · Film · Brother Philip (uncredited)
55 Days at Peking1963 · Film · Smythe
The Amorous Prawn1962 · Film · 2nd Telephone Operator
The Longest Day1962 · Film · Officer at Eisenhower Briefing (uncredited)
Jigsaw1962 · Film · Constable at Murder Scene (uncredited)
The Webster Boy1962 · Film · Charles Jamieson
The Winter's Tale1962 · Film · Antigonus
The Prince and the Pauper1962 · Film · Sir Goeffrey
Greyfriars Bobby1961 · Film · The Vicar
Suspect1960 · Film · Rosson
Cone of Silence1960 · Film · Aircraft Controller
Libel1959 · Film · Second Photographer
Yesterday's Enemy1959 · Film
Whirlpool1959 · Film · Wendel
The Two-Headed Spy1958 · Film · Dietz
A Midsummer Night's Dream1958 · Film · Philostrate
A Night to Remember1958 · Film · Wireless Operator Cyril Evans
Dracula1958 · Film · Porter (uncredited)
The Camp on Blood Island1958 · Film · New Prisoner (uncredited)
Trent's Last Case1952 · Film · Reporter in Court
The Stranger Left No Card1952 · Film · Hotel Clerk

Filmography

Series

65 shows

New Tricks2004 · Series
Waking the Dead2001 · Series · Edward Atkinson
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · Arthur Prewitt
Wycliffe1994 · Series · Judge
Pie in the Sky1994 · Series · Seymour Flint
Peak Practice1993 · Series · Alby James
Heartbeat1992 · Series · Follett
Soldier Soldier1991 · Series · Jack Knight
Campion1989 · Series · Rev. Swithin Cush
The Chronicles of Narnia1988 · Series · Ramandu
The Storyteller1988 · Series · King
Star Cops1987 · Series · Ernest Wolfhartt
All Passion Spent1986 · Series · William
Casualty1986 · Series · Duncan Frain
The Return of Sherlock Holmes1986 · Series · Sidney Johnson
Blott on the Landscape1985 · Series · Ganglion
Sherlock Holmes1984 · Series · Sidney Johnson
Dramarama1983 · Series · Fishman
Bergerac1981 · Series · Henry Bernard
Hallelujah!1981 · Series
Lady Killers1980 · Series · Dr. Alfred Austin French
Cribb1980 · Series · Uncle Ezra Winter
Tales of the Unexpected1979 · Series · Sid
Worzel Gummidge1979 · Series · The Crowman
The Famous Five1978 · Series · Mr Gringle
All Creatures Great and Small1978 · Series · Roland Partridge
The Duchess of Duke Street1976 · Series · Collinghurst
Rumpole of the Bailey1975 · Series · Brinsley Lampitt
Space: 19991975 · Series · Number Eight
Churchill's People1974 · Series
Playhouse1974 · Series · Mr. Smythe
Napoleon and Love1974 · Series · Ludwig, Hereditary Prince of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Orson Welles' Great Mysteries1973 · Series · Magistrate
Crown Court1972 · Series
The Adventures of Black Beauty1972 · Series · Professor Miles
Van der Valk1972 · Series · Joseph Kettner
The Frighteners1972 · Series · The Man
Justice1971 · Series · Dr. Lomax
Great Performances1971 · Series
Catweazle1970 · Series · Catweazle
In Loving Memory1969 · Series
ITV Saturday Night Theatre1969 · Series · Finsbury
Journey to the Unknown1968 · Series · Mr Jim Plimmer
The Expert1968 · Series · Lawrence Richie
Nicholas Nickleby1968 · Series · Arthur Gride
ITV Playhouse1967 · Series · Austin Withers
Boy Meets Girl1967 · Series · Henry Matthews
NET Playhouse1966 · Series · Cool
You Can't Win1966 · Series
BBC Play of the Month1965 · Series · Dyadin
The Wednesday Play1964 · Series · Mr. Mileson
Theatre 6251964 · Series · Edmund
Detective1964 · Series
Doctor Who1963 · Series · Organon
Sergeant Cork1963 · Series · Menzies
The Saint1962 · Series · Marcel Legrand
Suspense1962 · Series · Doctor Corbally
Ghost Squad1961 · Series
The Avengers1961 · Series · Clapham
An Age of Kings1960 · Series · Duke of York
No Hiding Place1959 · Series
Edgar Wallace Mysteries1959 · Series · Lane
Armchair Theatre1956 · Series · Uncle Norman
The Adventures of Robin Hood1955 · Series · Cal
Sunday Night Theatre1950 · Series