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Geoffrey Bayldon is a British actor who has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1950s. He is best known for his roles in the television series Catweazle, The Avengers, and Doctor Who. Bayldon was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, on 7 January 1924. He attended Leeds Grammar School and then trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Bayldon's first major role was in the television series Catweazle, which ran from 1970 to 1971. He played the title character, a medieval wizard who is accidentally transported to the 20th century. He also appeared in the television series The Avengers, playing the recurring role of Professor Jameson in the episodes "The House That Jack Built" and "The Superlative Seven". Bayldon also appeared in the Doctor Who television series, playing the recurring role of the Celestial Toymaker in the episodes "The Celestial Toymaker" and "The Nightmare Fair". He also appeared in the Doctor Who spin-off series K-9 and Company, playing the role of Professor Gryffen. Bayldon has also appeared in numerous films, including The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970), The House That Dripped Blood (1971), The Creeping Flesh (1973), and The Monster Club (1980). Bayldon has been married twice. He has two children from his first marriage and one from his second. As of 2021, Geoffrey Bayldon's net worth is estimated to be approximately $2 million.

Popular As Albert Geoffrey Bayldon
Occupation actor
Age 93 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 7 January, 1924
Birthday 7 January
Birthplace Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK
Date of death 10 May, 2017
Died Place Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Geoffrey Bayldon Height, Weight & Measurements

At 93 years old, Geoffrey Bayldon height is 5' 11¾" (1.82 m) .

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Height 5' 11¾" (1.82 m)
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Geoffrey Bayldon Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Geoffrey Bayldon worth at the age of 93 years old? Geoffrey Bayldon’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Geoffrey Bayldon's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

2004

At the age of 80 in 2004, he became the oldest actor to ever play the Doctor Who (1963) character the Doctor, which he did (for the second time) in the Big Finish audio drama "A Storm of Angels".

2000

He was the long-term partner of fellow actor Alan Rowe, who died in 2000.

1985

He was considered for the roles of Dr. Hans Fallada, Dr. Armstrong, Sir Percy Heseltine and the Fatherly Guard in Lifeforce (1985).

1982

Has said in an interview he was offered the role of the first Doctor Who (played by William Hartnell). This is at odds with most documents of the official history of the series, which have stated that Hartnell was the third choice after Cyril Cusack and Leslie French. Bayldon was considered for several roles in the series, including Sir Robert Muir in Doctor Who: Black Orchid: Part One (1982), Lord President Borusa in Doctor Who: Arc of Infinity: Part One (1983)and Lord Ravensworth in Doctor Who: The Mark of the Rani: Part One (1985).

1972

Appeared as a butler in the rock and roll movie Born to Boogie (1972) featuring Marc Bolan and T. Rex, and directed by Ringo Starr, due to their fondness for his TV series Catweazle (1970).

1967

He died only seven days after his Casino Royale (1967) co-star Daliah Lavi.

1963

He played the Doctor in two Doctor Who (1963) Unbound audio plays, "Auld Mortality" (2003) and "A Storm Of Angels" (2005).

1956

Overseas: played Caesar in "Caesar and Cleopatra" (International Festival, Paris, 1956); Ravinia Shakespeare Festival (Chicago, 1964); Pickering in "My Fair Lady" (Houston, 1991).

1952

First in London's west end in "The Happy Time" (1952) and more recently in "Worzel Gummidge", "A Month of Sundays", "Maria" and "Unfinished Business".

1949

Cochran's last musical) in 1949, followed by seasons at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon; Glasgow Citizen's and Birmingham Repertory Theatre.

1947

Born Leeds, England and trained at Old Vic Theatre School, 1947-1949. First stage appearance in "Tough at the Top" (C. B.