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Jay Neill

May 21, 1932 - Jun 14, 2006 (74 years old) in Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK

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

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Doctor Who
Pikeman
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Bergerac
Waiter
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BBC Play of the Month
Tapster / Sir Charles Freeman
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Upstairs, Downstairs
Heckler
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Z-Cars
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The Expert
CID Officer
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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
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The Onedin Line
Harbour Official
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Enemy at the Door
Transport Sergeant
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Softly, Softly

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