| Richard Mayes | |
| Birth Name: | Derek Leonard Richard Mayes |
| Birth Date: | 26 December 1922 |
| Birth Place: | Luton, Bedfordshire, England |
| Death Place: | England |
| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Alma Mater: | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
Derek Leonard Richard Mayes (26 December 1922 – 22 October 2006) was an English stage, film and television actor.[1] [2] He trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama.[3] A well-known face on British television, he was primarily a theatrical actor, described by The Stage as "an RSC stalwart."[4] [3] He appeared in many roles on stage and small screen, including roles in Doctor Who and as Jedediah Dingle in Emmerdale.[5] [6] He suffered a stroke in 2004.[5]
Mayes was married to the actress Beryl King, with whom he had two daughters, Susan and Penny.[7]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Gandhi | Mr. Baker | ||
| 1984 | Top Secret! | Vladimir Biletnikov | ||
| 1998 | Middleton's Changeling | Vermandero | ||
| 2001 | Another Life | Prison chaplain |