William Hoyland
Known for
Time and sheer volume of work have made William Hoyland a veteran actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Action has been the most frequent territory. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 59 years. 'Hellboy' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'Gandhi' is the other credit most often cited. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today.
William Hoyland
16 Movies
14 Series
Time and sheer volume of work have made William Hoyland a veteran actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Action has been the most frequent territory. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 59 years. 'Hellboy' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'Gandhi' is the other credit most often cited. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today.
Movies
Plays General Klaus Werner von Krupt
Hellboy
2004
Plays McGregor
For Your Eyes Only
1981
Plays John Bauman
A Mighty Heart
2007
Plays Butler
Scoop
2006
Plays Adjutant
Gandhi
1982
Plays Suicide Victim (segment "My Father The Liar")
Tube Tales
1999
Plays Police Sergeant
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
1998
Plays Captain Sinclair
Resurrected
1989
Plays Lt. Col Proctor Beauchamp
All the King's Men
1999
Plays Inspector Orchard
Diamond Skulls
1990
Plays Chemist in Hospital
Assault
1971
Plays Borstal Barber
The Ragman's Daughter
1972
Plays Haakon
You're Human Like the Rest of Them
1967
TV Shows
Plays Hector
The Jury
2002
Plays Mr. Blenkinsopp
All Creatures Great and Small
1978
Plays Mark
Die Kinder
1990
Plays Superintendent Rathbone
Life on Mars
2006
Plays Lord Perry Brownlow
Edward and Mrs Simpson
1978
Plays Headmaster
Man in an Orange Shirt
2017
Plays Dr. Godfrey
Call the Midwife
2012
Plays Lord Goolding
The Thick of It
2005
Plays Taska
Bugs
1995
Plays Douglas Hardisty
Budgie
1971
Plays Doctor
The Love School
1975
Plays Mr James
Tales Out of School
1983
Plays Captain Roger Mason
The Duchess of Duke Street
1976
Plays Doctor
Ladies in Charge
1986
Latest Trailers
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A Mighty Heart
Full Filmography
Man in an Orange Shirt
Headmaster · 1 episode
2017
TV
Call the Midwife
Dr. Godfrey · 1 episode
2016
TV
The Thick of It
Lord Goolding · 1 episode
2012
TV
A Mighty Heart
John Bauman
2007
Film
Life on Mars
Superintendent Rathbone · 1 episode
2006
TV
Scoop
Butler
2006
Film
Hellboy
General Klaus Werner von Krupt
2004
Film
The Jury
Hector · 6 episodes
2002–
TV
Tube Tales
Suicide Victim (segment "My Father The Liar")
1999
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Hoyland still alive?
William Hoyland passed away on January 1, 2017 at age 74.
What are the most famous roles of William Hoyland?
William Hoyland is best known for roles in Return of the Jedi, Hellboy, Gandhi.
How many movies has William Hoyland been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1967), William Hoyland has appeared in 16 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was William Hoyland's first movie?
The career of William Hoyland began with You're Human Like the Rest of Them (1967).
What is William Hoyland's most recent movie or series?
William Hoyland's most recent release is Man in an Orange Shirt, which premiered on July 31, 2017.
What TV shows has William Hoyland appeared in?
On television, William Hoyland has appeared in Life on Mars, Call the Midwife, The Thick of It, Man in an Orange Shirt.
William Hoyland
1943-01-01 · Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, UK
William Hoyland was born in 1943 in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. He was an actor, known for Hellboy (2004), For Your Eyes Only (1981) and Gandhi (1982). He was married to Carole De Jong. He died in July 2017 in the UK