About
Notable for his television, stage, film, and voice acting work, Jayston starred in the 1973 BBC miniseries version of Jane Eyre; acted in numerous stage and television productions of Shakespeare plays; appeared in the 1971 movie Nicholas and Alexandra; and lent his voice to the Wind in the Willows Story Teller audiobooks of the 1980s.
Before Fame
After studying at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama, he performed in the Royal Shakespeare Company and Bristol Old Vic theatrical productions.
Trivia
In the mid-1980s, he portrayed Valeyard on the popular series Doctor Who. He amassed around 100 acting credits throughout his long and prolific career.
Family Life
Following two brief first marriages to stage and screen actress Lynn Farleigh and Heather Sneddon, he met and married Elizabeth Smithson.
Associated With
He appeared with Laurence Olivier in a 1974 National Theatre-produced film version of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.
