Allan Jeayes was an American actor best known for The Four Feathers, ‘Pimpernel’ Smith, and The Stars Look Down. He was born on January 19, 1885, in London, England, UK, and passed away on September 20, 1963, in London, England, UK.
Personal and Family Life
Allan Jeayes was married to Frances Hamerton and had two children. He was the son of Isaac Herbert Jeayes, who worked at the British Museum. He left his farming life behind to pursue acting in 1906 and began appearing in films in 1918.
Career
Jeayes had a distinctive deep voice that made him suitable for authoritative roles such as police officers, aristocrats, and judges. He gained recognition for his performances in films produced by Alexander Korda during the late 1930s and early 1940s.
Death and Legacy
Allan Jeayes died from a heart attack on September 20, 1963. He was cremated, and his ashes are interred at Breakspear Crematorium in Ruislip, England. He is remembered for his strong screen presence and contributions to cinema during his career.
Filmography
Title
Release Date
Character
The Four Feathers
1939-04-20
General Faversham
They Drive by Night
1938-12-01
Wally Mason
The Green Cockatoo
1937-12-01
The Detective Inspector
Obsession
1949-08-03
The Colonel, blustery club member
The Stars Look Down
1940-01-22
Richard Barras – the mine owner
Elephant Boy
1937-03-12
Machua Appa
Saraband for Dead Lovers
1948-10-04
Governor of Ahlden
Rembrandt
1936-11-06
Dr. Tulp
Seven Sinners
1936-06-01
Wagner
Forget Me Not
1936-12-01
London theatre manager
The Squeaker
1937-11-11
Inspector Elford
The Impassive Footman
1932-06-28
John Marwood
Koenigsmark
1935-12-04
Grand Duke Rodolphe
His Lordship
1936-11-12
Barak
The High Command
1937-08-23
H.E., the Governor
Dead of Night
1945-09-09
Maurice Olcott (Segment “The Ventriloquist’s Dummy”)