Jack May

Jack May

Jack May was a mellifluous-voiced actor best known for playing butlers and establishment figures, often representing Britain's interests in far-flung corners of the empire. With regards the former, he memorably played William E. Simms, former music hall artise turned manservant to Gerald Harper's titular swashbuckling adventurer in '60s TV cult classic Adam Adamant Lives! as well as providing...

Known For

The Man Who Would Be King

as District Commissioner

The Bounty

as Prosecuting Captain

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

as Garkbit (Head Waiter)

Cast Credits

Willie's War

as Grandfather

Hard Road

as Psychiatrist

The Shooting Party

as Sir Harry Stamp

The Bounty

as Prosecuting Captain

The Wind in the Willows

as Sea Rat (voice)

A Swarm in May

as Mr. Ardent - the Headmaster

The Return of the Soldier

as Brigadier General

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy

as Garkbit (Head Waiter)

Whinfrey's Last Case

as General Chapman

Henry VIII

as Lord Chancellor

The Man Who Would Be King

as District Commissioner

Big Zapper

as Jeremiah Horn

The Yes Girls

as King Reiter

Trog

as Dr. Selbourne

Emma's Time

as Emma's father

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

as Price (uncredited)