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William Hoyland

Bio: 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)
Born: Fri, Jan 01 1943
Birthplace: Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, UK

Death: Sun, Jan 01 2017
William Hoyland is 74 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of A Mighty Heart
A Mighty Heart
William Hoyland was 64 in A Mighty Heart as 'John Bauman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2007
Poster of Scoop
Scoop
William Hoyland was 63 in Scoop as 'Butler'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 27 2006
Poster of Hunt for Justice
Hunt for Justice
William Hoyland was 62 in Hunt for Justice as 'Judge Manet'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 06 2005
Poster of Hellboy
Hellboy
William Hoyland was 61 in Hellboy as 'General Klaus Werner von Krupt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 2004
Poster of Dead Gorgeous
Dead Gorgeous
William Hoyland was 59 in Dead Gorgeous as 'Senior Civil Servant'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 21 2002
Poster of Plain Jane
Plain Jane
William Hoyland was 59 in Plain Jane as 'Rev Barlow'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 27 2002
Poster of Tube Tales
Tube Tales
William Hoyland was 56 in Tube Tales as 'Suicide Victim (segment "My Father The Liar")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1999
Poster of All the King's Men
All the King's Men
William Hoyland was 56 in All the King's Men as 'Lt. Col Proctor Beauchamp'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 14 1999
Poster of Half the Picture
Half the Picture
William Hoyland was 53 in Half the Picture as 'John Major / Paul Henderson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 18 1996
Poster of A Very Open Prison
A Very Open Prison
William Hoyland was 52 in A Very Open Prison as 'Arthur Hare'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 1995
Poster of Die Kinder
Die Kinder
William Hoyland was 47 in Die Kinder as 'Mark'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1990
Poster of Dark Obsession
Dark Obsession
William Hoyland was 47 in Dark Obsession as 'Inspector Orchard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1990
Poster of Resurrected
Resurrected
William Hoyland was 46 in Resurrected as 'Captain Sinclair'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1989
Poster of Birth of a Nation
Birth of a Nation
William Hoyland was 40 in Birth of a Nation as 'Mr James'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 19 1983
Poster of Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
William Hoyland was 40 in Return of the Jedi as 'Imperial Commander (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1983
Poster of Gandhi
Gandhi
William Hoyland was 39 in Gandhi as 'Adjutant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1982
Poster of For Your Eyes Only
For Your Eyes Only
William Hoyland was 38 in For Your Eyes Only as 'McGregor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1981
Poster of Edward & Mrs. Simpson
Edward & Mrs. Simpson
William Hoyland was 35 in Edward & Mrs. Simpson as 'Lord Perry Brownlow'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1978
Poster of A Choice of Evils
A Choice of Evils
William Hoyland was 34 in A Choice of Evils as 'Volponi's Secretary'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1977
Poster of Ready When You Are, Mr McGill
Ready When You Are, Mr McGill
William Hoyland was 33 in Ready When You Are, Mr McGill as 'Bernard'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 11 1976
Poster of Kill Two Birds
Kill Two Birds
William Hoyland was 32 in Kill Two Birds as 'Turner'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 28 1975
Poster of Sunset Across the Bay
Sunset Across the Bay
William Hoyland was 32 in Sunset Across the Bay as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1975
Poster of Blooming Youth
Blooming Youth
William Hoyland was 30 in Blooming Youth as 'Chris Green'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 18 1973
Poster of Not Counting the Savages
Not Counting the Savages
William Hoyland was 29 in Not Counting the Savages
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1972
Poster of On Reflection: B.S. Johnson on Dr. Samuel Johnson
On Reflection: B.S. Johnson on Dr. Samuel Johnson
William Hoyland was 29 in On Reflection: B.S. Johnson on Dr. Samuel Johnson
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1972
Poster of The Ragman's Daughter
The Ragman's Daughter
William Hoyland was 29 in The Ragman's Daughter as 'Borstal Barber'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Skinflicker
Skinflicker
William Hoyland was 29 in Skinflicker as 'Georgie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Poem
Poem
William Hoyland was 28 in Poem as 'voiceover'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 1971
Poster of Assault
Assault
William Hoyland was 28 in Assault as 'Chemist in Hospital'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1971
Poster of Paradigm
Paradigm
William Hoyland was 26 in Paradigm as 'Man'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1969
Poster of The Unfortunates
The Unfortunates
William Hoyland was 26 in The Unfortunates
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1969
Poster of You're Human Like the Rest of Them
You're Human Like the Rest of Them
William Hoyland was 24 in You're Human Like the Rest of Them as 'Haakon'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 29 1967

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Man in an Orange Shirt
Man in an Orange Shirt
William Hoyland would have been no older than 74 in Man in an Orange Shirt as 'Headmaster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 31 2017
Poster of Call the Midwife
Call the Midwife
William Hoyland was 69+ in Call the Midwife as 'Dr. Godfrey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 15 2012
Poster of Life on Mars
Life on Mars
William Hoyland was 63+ in Life on Mars as 'Superintendent Rathbone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 2006
Poster of The Thick of It
The Thick of It
William Hoyland was 62+ in The Thick of It as 'Lord Goolding'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 19 2005
Poster of Bugs
Bugs
William Hoyland was 52+ in Bugs as 'Taska'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 01 1995
Poster of Edward and Mrs Simpson
Edward and Mrs Simpson
William Hoyland was 35+ in Edward and Mrs Simpson as 'Lord Perry Brownlow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 08 1978
Poster of All Creatures Great and Small
All Creatures Great and Small
William Hoyland was 35+ in All Creatures Great and Small as 'Mr. Blenkinsopp'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978