Jonathan Coy
Known for
Jonathan Coy has grown into a veteran British actor known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. He has been working on screen for more than 48 years. 'I Came By' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Headmaster. 'Downton Abbey: A New Era' is a second title with real reach. If the filmography has a home genre, it is drama.
Jonathan Coy
18 Movies
44 Series
Jonathan Coy has grown into a veteran British actor known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. He has been working on screen for more than 48 years. 'I Came By' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Headmaster. 'Downton Abbey: A New Era' is a second title with real reach. If the filmography has a home genre, it is drama.
Movies
Plays Murray
Downton Abbey: A New Era
2022
Plays Headmaster
I Came By
2022
Plays Erich Neumann
Conspiracy
2001
Plays Rev. Pratchett
The Old Curiosity Shop
2007
Plays Digby
To Kill a King
2003
Plays Karl
Shoreditch
2003
Plays Museum Director
Alien Autopsy
2006
Plays Leonato
Much Ado About Nothing
2011
Plays Lord Willoughby
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
1989
Plays Dunstan Cass
Silas Marner
1985
Plays DCS Bernard Postles
Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
2002
Plays Leo
National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem
2015
Plays Colonel Lukyn
National Theatre Live: The Magistrate
2013
Plays Teacher
Monster Maker
1989
Plays Henry
Rumpole's Return
1980
TV Shows
Plays Henry
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
Plays Stuart
Colin's Sandwich
1988
Plays Philip Salisbury
Annie's Bar
1996
Plays Nick Davies' Dad
The Hack
2025
Plays The Prince of Wales
The Scarlet Pimpernel
1999
Plays Judge Aled Luckhurst
Anatomy of a Scandal
2022
Plays Peter Bouverie
The Rector's Wife
1994
Plays George Murray
Downton Abbey
2010
Plays Marcus
Never Come Back
1990
Plays James de Witt
Original Sin
1997
Plays George Lodge
Madson
1996
Plays Uncle Sordo
Andor
2022
Plays Clive Stannard
Death in Holy Orders
2003
Plays Charles Cheeryble
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
2001
Plays Professor David Bowen
Des
2020
Plays Barry Mulcrone
The Darling Buds of May
1991
Plays Edward Carr
Lovejoy
1986
Plays Harry Horton
Heartbeat
1992
Plays Admiral Clowdisley
Longitude
2000
Plays Dr Geoffrey Greaves
A Time to Dance
1992
Plays Harry Carstairs
Victorian Scandals
1976
Plays Colin Grove
The Sandbaggers
1978
Plays 'Boots' Rietty
A Killing on the Exchange
1987
Plays Captain Bracegirdle
Hornblower
1998
Plays Doug Arkwright
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
1996
Plays Teacher
The Jim Henson Hour
1989
Plays Harry Balcombe
Inspector Morse
1987
Plays Wright
Secret Army
1977
Plays Fitzroy Simpson
Sherlock Holmes
1984
Plays Ben Pecksmith
A Touch of Frost
1992
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
I Came By
Full Filmography
The Hack
Nick Davies' Dad · 7 episodes
2025–
TV
The Long Shadow
Howard Cohen · 1 episode
2023–
TV
Andor
Uncle Sordo · 3 episodes
2022–
TV
I Came By
Headmaster
2022
Film
Downton Abbey: A New Era
Murray
2022
Film
Anatomy of a Scandal
Judge Aled Luckhurst · 5 episodes
2022–
TV
Des
Professor David Bowen · 2 episodes
2020–
TV
National Theatre Live: The Hard Problem
Leo
2015
Film
Endeavour
Archie Batten · 1 episode
2013–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jonathan Coy and where are they from?
Jonathan Coy is 73 years old, born on April 24, 1953 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Jonathan Coy?
Jonathan Coy is best known for roles in I Came By, Downton Abbey: A New Era, Conspiracy.
How many movies has Jonathan Coy been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), Jonathan Coy has appeared in 18 movies and 43 TV shows.
What was Jonathan Coy's first movie?
The career of Jonathan Coy began with Licking Hitler (1978).
What is Jonathan Coy's most recent movie or series?
Jonathan Coy's most recent release is The Hack, which premiered on September 24, 2025.
What TV shows has Jonathan Coy appeared in?
On television, Jonathan Coy has appeared in Andor, Downton Abbey, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Midsomer Murders.
Jonathan Coy
1953-04-24 · Hammersmith, London, England, UK
Jonathan Coy (born 24 April 1953) is a British actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series Downton Abbey (2010–2014), as well as appearing in the feature film follow-up Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022).