James Hazeldine
Biografia
British actor James Hazeldine was a well-known face both on British Television and on Stage. Best known for his role as Mike "Bayleaf" Wilson in the ITV drama, London's Burning (1988), many real-life firefighters thought Bayleaf was the character who closely and accurately portrayed your average real-life firefighter, a credit to his acting abilities. A meticulous performer, he was well-known for researching every part he played, and firmly believed that by accurately portraying a character the audience would feel much more involved in and enveloped by the performance. He played the role continuously for seven years from the serial's inception in 1988. (The character's sobriquet stemmed from a culinary bent for complex recipes). In a career spanning three decades, he also guested in such series as 'Boon' and 'Miss Marple', and, in the late 1980s, played the manager of the electrics company in Central's early-evening situation comedy, Young, Gifted and Broke (1989). In 1995, Hazeldine's character was written out of London's Burning of the actor's own volition, but he remained with the programme as a director. In years to come, he expanded his directing talents to encompass other UK drama serials, among them TV's The Knock (1994) and Heartbeat (1992). His acting CV also included sporadic film appearances, such as Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982). Although renowned as a television performer, he was also a respected stage actor, having trained with the Royal Shakespeare Company and, at one time, acted on Broadway alongside Glenda Jackson. He was rehearsing for his role as Sigmund Freud in a new stage play, 'The Talking Cure', when he became ill. In 2002 he appeared in the controversial drama, Shipman, which re-enacted events surrounding the murderous killing spree of Dr Harold Shipman, Britain's most prolific serial killer. Hazeldine assumed the role of Detective Inspector Stan Egerton, the man charged with leading the investigation into the deranged doctor's crimes. Determined that the dramatization should be as authentic as possible, Hazeldine even met with the retired policeman to ensure a realistic portrayal of the diligent law enforcer. Ironically, while the Shipman drama was in production, the real-life Mr. Egerton died suddenly and prematurely of a coronary disorder. James Hazeldine died on 18 December 2002, aged 55. There will never be anyone quite like him again, British Television mourned the loss of a truly great actor, director and personality.
Filmografia
Filmy i seriale od najnowszych
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
Film • 2002
jako DI Stan Egerton
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
Serial • 2002
jako Dennis Luxford
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
Serial • 2001
jako Ivan Braithwaite
Hero of the Hour
Film • 2000
jako D. I. Whelan
The Last Train
Serial • 1999
jako Austin Danforth
The Vice
Serial • 1999
jako Paul Mason
The Grand
Serial • 1997
jako Mr Morris
Morderstwa w Midsomer
Serial • 1997
jako Leo Bantock
Emma
Film • 1996
jako Mr. Weston
The Fireboy
Film • 1994
jako Dad
My Friend Walter
Film • 1992
jako Charlie Throckmorton
Heartbeat
Serial • 1992
jako Reg Manston
Pirate Prince
Film • 1991
jako Jack Prince
A Small Dance
Film • 1991
jako Brian Matkin
Close Relations
Film • 1990
jako Trevor
Young, Gifted And Broke
Serial • 1989
Streets Apart
Serial • 1988
jako Bernie Walters
Truckers
Serial • 1987
jako Peter Picard
On the Palm
Film • 1987
jako Mowbray
Inspector Morse
Serial • 1987
jako Digby Tuckerman
Business as Usual
Film • 1987
jako Mark
Panna Marple: Morderstwo na plebanii
Film • 1986
jako Lawrence Redding
Noel's Christmas Presents
Serial • 1986
London's Burning: The Movie
Film • 1986
jako Michael 'Bayleaf' Wilson
London's Burning
Serial • 1986
jako Mike 'Bayleaf' Wilson
Worlds Beyond
Serial • 1986
jako DI Craig
Chocky's Challenge
Film • 1986
jako David Gore
Chocky's Challenge
Serial • 1986
jako David Gore
Powrót Sherlocka Holmesa
Serial • 1986
jako Richard Brunton
The Corsican Brothers
Film • 1985
jako Vincente Da Franchi
Chocky's Children
Film • 1985
jako David Gore
Screen Two
Serial • 1985
jako Trevor
Przygody Sherlocka Holmesa
Serial • 1984
jako Richard Brunton
Chocky
Film • 1984
jako David Gore
Chocky
Serial • 1984
jako David Gore
Macbeth
Film • 1983
jako Malcolm
One Summer
Serial • 1983
jako Kidder
John David
Film • 1982
jako Patrick
Pink Floyd - The Wall
Film • 1982
jako Lover
The Circe Complex
Film • 1980
jako Dave
Exchange and Divide
Film • 1980
jako Kenneth Carr
Murder at the Wedding
Serial • 1979
jako Mike Fulmer
The Omega Factor
Serial • 1979
jako Tom Crane
Kids
Serial • 1979
jako Chris Langley
Dotknięcie Meduzy
Film • 1978
jako Lovelass
Red Shift
Film • 1978
jako John Fowler
Forgotten Love Songs
Film • 1978
jako Jack
BBC2 Play of the Week
Serial • 1977
jako Jack
Love on a Gunboat
Film • 1977
jako Dennis Horncastle
The Lady of the Camellias
Film • 1976
jako Gaston
Cilla's World Of Comedy
Serial • 1976
The Chester Mystery Plays
Film • 1976
For Services to Myself
Film • 1976
jako Graham Banks
Red Letter Day
Serial • 1976
jako Graham Banks
Stardust
Film • 1974
jako Brian
Sam
Serial • 1973
jako Frank Barraclough
The National Health
Film • 1973
jako Student Doctor
Kisses at Fifty
Film • 1973
jako Chris
The Ruling Class
Film • 1972
jako Fraser
New Scotland Yard
Serial • 1972
jako Colin Guest
Mikołaj i Aleksandra
Film • 1971
jako Stalin
Everybody Say Cheese
Film • 1971
jako George Green
Ride, Ride
Film • 1970
jako Gerald
Tales of Unease
Serial • 1970
jako Gerald
The Long Distance Piano Player
Film • 1970
jako Alf
Play for Today
Serial • 1970
jako Patrick
Sovereign's Company
Film • 1970
jako Dawkins
A Family at War
Serial • 1970
jako L Cpl Hattersley
The Main Chance
Serial • 1969
jako Staff Sgt. Timson
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
Serial • 1969
jako Peter Drew
BBC Play of the Month
Serial • 1965
The Wednesday Play
Serial • 1964
jako Dawkins
Horizon
Serial • 1964
jako Self
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Serial • 1951
jako Vincente de Franchi