Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
2002 · Movie
as DI Stan Egerton
James Hazeldine
1947-04-04
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Salford, Lancashire, England
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.
Filmography
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
2002 · TV Show
as Dennis Luxford
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
2001 · TV Show
as Ivan Braithwaite
Hero of the Hour
2000 · Movie
as D. I. Whelan
The Last Train
1999 · TV Show
as Austin Danforth
The Vice
1999 · TV Show
as Paul Mason
Midsomer Murders
1997 · TV Show
as Leo Bantock
The Grand
1997 · TV Show
as Mr Morris
Emma
1996 · Movie
as Mr. Weston
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The Fireboy
1994 · Movie
as Dad
My Friend Walter
1992 · Movie
as Charlie Throckmorton
Heartbeat
1992 · TV Show
as Reg Manston
A Small Dance
1991 · Movie
as Brian Matkin
Pirate Prince
1991 · Movie
as Jack Prince
Close Relations
1990 · Movie
as Trevor
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Young, Gifted And Broke
1989 · TV Show
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Streets Apart
1988 · TV Show
as Bernie Walters
Business as Usual
1987 · Movie
as Mark
On the Palm
1987 · Movie
as Mowbray
Inspector Morse
1987 · TV Show
as Digby Tuckerman
Truckers
1987 · TV Show
as Peter Picard
Chocky's Challenge
1986 · Movie
as David Gore
London's Burning: The Movie
1986 · Movie
as Michael 'Bayleaf' Wilson
Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage
1986 · Movie
as Lawrence Redding
Chocky's Challenge
1986 · TV Show
as David Gore
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Noel's Christmas Presents
1986 · TV Show
London's Burning
1986 · TV Show
as Mike 'Bayleaf' Wilson
Worlds Beyond
1986 · TV Show
as DI Craig
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
1986 · TV Show
as Richard Brunton
Chocky's Children
1985 · Movie
as David Gore
The Corsican Brothers
1985 · Movie
as Vincente Da Franchi
Screen Two
1985 · TV Show
as Trevor
Chocky
1984 · Movie
as David Gore
Sherlock Holmes
1984 · TV Show
as Richard Brunton
Chocky
1984 · TV Show
as David Gore
Macbeth
1983 · Movie
as Malcolm
One Summer
1983 · TV Show
as Kidder
Pink Floyd: The Wall
1982 · Movie
as Lover
John David
1982 · Movie
as Patrick
Exchange and Divide
1980 · Movie
as Kenneth Carr
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The Circe Complex
1980 · Movie
as Dave
The Omega Factor
1979 · TV Show
as Tom Crane
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Kids
1979 · TV Show
as Chris Langley
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Murder at the Wedding
1979 · TV Show
as Mike Fulmer
Red Shift
1978 · Movie
as John Fowler
The Medusa Touch
1978 · Movie
as Lovelass
Forgotten Love Songs
1978 · Movie
as Jack
Love on a Gunboat
1977 · Movie
as Dennis Horncastle
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977 · TV Show
as Jack
The Lady of the Camellias
1976 · Movie
as Gaston
For Services to Myself
1976 · Movie
as Graham Banks
The Chester Mystery Plays
1976 · Movie
Cilla's World Of Comedy
1976 · TV Show
Red Letter Day
1976 · TV Show
as Graham Banks
Stardust
1974 · Movie
as Brian
Kisses at Fifty
1973 · Movie
as Chris
The National Health
1973 · Movie
as Student Doctor
Sam
1973 · TV Show
as Frank Barraclough
The Ruling Class
1972 · Movie
as Fraser
New Scotland Yard
1972 · TV Show
as Colin Guest
Nicholas and Alexandra
1971 · Movie
as Stalin
Everybody Say Cheese
1971 · Movie
as George Green
The Long Distance Piano Player
1970 · Movie
as Alf
Sovereign's Company
1970 · Movie
as Dawkins
Ride, Ride
1970 · Movie
as Gerald
Play for Today
1970 · TV Show
as Patrick, Chris
Tales of Unease
1970 · TV Show
as Gerald
A Family at War
1970 · TV Show
as L Cpl Hattersley
The Main Chance
1969 · TV Show
as Staff Sgt. Timson
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
1969 · TV Show
as Peter Drew
BBC Play of the Month
1965 · TV Show
as Jimmy Porter
Horizon
1964 · TV Show
as Self
The Wednesday Play
1964 · TV Show
as Dawkins
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951 · TV Show
as Vincente de Franchi
