James Hazeldine
Actor

James Hazeldine Net Worth

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James Hazeldine was a renowned British actor and director, best known for his role as Mike "Bayleaf" Wilson in the ITV drama, London's Burning (1988). He was a meticulous performer, known for researching every part he played, and believed that by accurately portraying a character the audience would be more involved in the performance. He also guested in series such as 'Boon' and 'Miss Marple', and played the manager of the electrics company in Central's early-evening situation comedy, Young, Gifted and Broke (1989). In 1995, Hazeldine's character was written out of London's Burning and he remained with the programme as a director. He also had sporadic film appearances, such as Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982), and was a respected stage actor, having trained with the Royal Shakespeare Company and acted on Broadway. In 2002 he appeared in the controversial drama, Shipman, assuming the role of Detective Inspector Stan Egerton. He died on 18 December 2002, aged 55, leaving behind a legacy of great acting, directing and personality. His son is actor Sam Hazeldine.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Director
Birth Day April 04, 1947
Birth Place  Salford, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Age 73 YEARS OLD
Died On 17 December 2002(2002-12-17) (aged 55)\nLondon, England
Birth Sign Taurus
Cause of death Aortic dissection following bypass surgery
Years active 1969-2002
Spouse(s) Rebecca Moore (1971-2002; his death)
Children Sam Hazeldine Chloe Hazeldine

💰 Net worth: $700,000 (2024)

James Hazeldine, a well-known actor and director in the United Kingdom, is estimated to have a net worth of $700,000 in 2024. With an impressive career spanning several decades, Hazeldine has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. He has earned recognition for his versatile acting skills and passionate direction. Throughout his journey, Hazeldine has undoubtedly garnered significant wealth through his successful projects and endeavors, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the British film and television scene.

Biography/Timeline

1969

Aged 20, Hazeldine made his London debut at the Royal Court Theatre in Sloane Square. Initially hired to understudy as Cliff in Look Back In Anger, Hazeldine soon started taking on small roles in Edward Bond's Narrow Road to the Deep North and Early Morning. He worked constantly at the Royal Court during the 1969-70 season. Spotting Hazeldine's potential, Peter Gill then cast him in his play Over Gardens Out and went on to direct him in Crete and Sergeant Pepper by John Antrobus.

1971

His film credits are less numerous. Hazeldine made his screen debut as Stalin in Nicholas and Alexandra (1971). His credits also include The National Health (1973), The Medusa Touch (1978) and Pink Floyd – The Wall (1982).

1973

Other major TV roles include that of Frank Barraclough in the 1973-75 drama series Sam and the role of Journalist Tom Crane in the 1979 paranormal thriller series The Omega Factor. He also starred in the children's series Chocky (1984) and its sequels Chocky's Children (1985) and Chocky's Challenge (1986), all scripted by one of The Omega Factor's Writers, Anthony Read. In 1983 he played the part of Kidder in Willy Russell's five part Channel 4 drama One Summer, also starring David Morrissey. In the later 1980s Hazeldine had major roles in two BBC comedy dramas: as haulage firm owner Picard in Truckers (1987) and as Bernie in Streets Apart (1988–89). In 1999, he played Austin Danforth in the ITV drama The Last Train and in 2001 he appeared as Ivan Braithwaite in Adrian Mole: the Cappuccino Years.

1981

Although Hazeldine was rarely cast in starring roles, he became noted as an exceptionally honest and truthful actor who after his inductory season at the Royal Court was regularly seen in new plays, e.g. The Old Ones by Arnold Wesker, The Foursome by EA Whitehead and Cato Street by Peter Gill. In 1981 he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company for a season to appear in productions of Troilus and Cressida, Timon of Athens, Richard III and Edward Bond's play The Fool.

1984

In 1984 Hazeldine made his Broadway debut as Sam Evans in Strange Interlude with Glenda Jackson. He returned to New York in 1998 when he played Harry Hope in The Iceman Cometh starring Kevin Spacey. His last stage performance was that of the guilt-ridden Joe Keller in Arthur Miller's All My Sons (2000), praised by John Peter of the Sunday Times as "the subtlest and most harrowing performance of his career."

1986

Hazeldine was also a prolific television actor who is probably best known for his role as firefighter Mike "Bayleaf" Wilson in the LWT drama London's Burning. He played the role from 1986 to 1996 and also directed some episodes.

2002

At the time of his death Hazeldine was appearing at the Cottesloe Theatre as Sigmund Freud in Christopher Hampton's play "The Talking Cure". He was taken ill on 10 December 2002, the day after having performed in a preview of the play.

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