About
James Hayter (23 April 1907 – 27 March 1983) was a British actor. He was born in Lonavala, India, brought up in Scotland and died in Spain. His best remembered film roles include Friar Tuck in the 1952 film The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men and Samuel Pickwick in The Pickwick Papers of the same year. His rotund appearance and fruity voice made him a natural choice for such roles.
Filmography
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy2005 · Mr. Percival Tebbs (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Light Princess1978 · Owl (voice)
The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones1976 · Briggs
Burke & Hare1972 · Dr. Selby
Not Tonight, Darling1971 · Mr. Finlay / grocer owner
The Blood on Satan's Claw1971 · Squire Middleton
The Firechasers1971 · Inspector Herman
The Horror of Frankenstein1970 · Bailiff
Song of Norway1970 · Butler to Berg
David Copperfield1969 · Porter
Oliver!1968 · Mr. Jessop
A Challenge for Robin Hood1967 · Friar Tuck
Stranger in the House1967 · Harry Hawkins
Lawrence of Arabia1962 · Sheik in Arab Council (uncredited)
Out of the Fog1962 · Daniels
Go to Blazes1962 · Pipe Smoker
You'll Never See Me Again1959 · Joe Alden
The Boy and the Bridge1959 · Tugboat Skipper
The 39 Steps1959 · Mr Memory
The Captain's Table1959 · Chief Engineer Earnshaw