Jay Neill (21 May 1932 – 14 June 2006) was an English variety performer and television actor who often appeared in comedic roles.
Biography Born in London, Neill started work as a stagehand at West London's 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 as the Royal Command Performance.
After leaving the Dior Dancers, Neill moved on to a career as a television actor, appearing in television programmes, including Doctor Who, The Onedin Line, Fawlty Towers, Sykes, Terry and June and Upstairs, Downstairs.
Later in life, Neill worked as a chauffeur.
Death Neill died in Twickenham, London, in 2006 at the age of 74.
Television work Doctor Who The Enemy of the World (1967–1968) ... Guard – uncredited Doctor Who and the Silurians (1970) ... Policeman – uncredited Colony in Space (1971) ... IMC Security Guard – uncredited The Masque of Mandragora (1976) ... Pikeman The Invisible Enemy (1977) ... Silvey Underworld (1978) ... Guard Klimt Other Mistress of Hardwick (1972) ... Gentleman Grange Hill S4 E14 (1980) ... Child Molester
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