Colin Abel Jeavons was born on 20 October 1929 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales. He built a long career on stage, radio and television, becoming best known to audiences as Inspector Lestrade in the Granada TV series The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, opposite Jeremy Brett.
Jeavons appeared in many classic British television shows including Minder, Only Fools and Horses and Terry and June. His film work included a role as a vicar in The French Lieutenant's Woman.
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Actor best known as Inspector Lestrade in the Sherlock Holmes TV series and for his role in Minder.
Colin Jeavons
Actor
Born and raised in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales.
Jeavons had a particularly long association with literary adaptations, appearing in numerous Charles Dickens dramatisations across his career.
Career Highlights
Played Inspector Lestrade in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Appeared in Minder, Only Fools and Horses and Terry and June
Played a vicar in The French Lieutenant's Woman
ℹ️ Born on 20 October 1929 in Newport, Monmouthshire.