Emrys James
Biography
Robert Emrys James was a Welsh actor born on September 1, 1928, in Machynlleth, Wales, United Kingdom. He passed away on February 5, 1989, at the age of sixty. Active in his profession between 1960 and 1989, James accumulated forty-three known acting credits, performing in numerous theatre and television roles. He was also recognized as an Associate Artist of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Throughout his career, he became known for his work in film and television productions, including Doctor Who, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, and Testament of Youth. His alternative name in records includes Robert Emr.
Career overview
Robert Emrys James was a Welsh actor born on September 1, 1928, in Machynlleth, Wales, United Kingdom. Throughout his career, he was known by the alternative name Robert Emr. Between 1960 and 1989, he performed in numerous theatre and television roles. As a stage actor, he was recognized as an Associate Artist of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
In addition to his theatre work, James appeared in various television and film productions. Among the works associated with his career are Doctor Who, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, and Testament of Youth. His known acting credits across his career total forty-three.
James passed away on February 5, 1989, at the age of sixty. His professional life spanned nearly three decades, encompassing a wide range of performances in both television and theatrical productions until his death in 1989.
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Full Filmography
43 titles- Out Of Love (1988) as Emrys Price
- The Sign of Four (1987) as Inspector Athelney Jones
- The Diary of Anne Frank (1987) as Otto Frank
- ScreenPlay (1986) as Emrys Price
- God's Chosen Car Park (1986) as Nathaniel Box
- Home to Roost (1985) as R.J. Cockcroft
- Time for Murder (1985) as CI Dryden
- Anna of the Five Towns (1985) as Ephraim Tellwright
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Inspector Athelney Jones
- Mitch (1984) as Det. Chief Inspector Sangster
- Number 10 (1983) as James Thomas
- Eureka (1983) as Judge
- Giro City (1982) as Tommy Williams
- Dragonslayer (1981) as Valerian's Father
- Peter and Paul (1981) as Ananias
- Antony & Cleopatra (1981) as Enobarbus
- Hammer House of Horror (1980) as Dr. Harris
- Escape (1980)
- Gauguin the Savage (1980) as Maurice Schuffenecker
- Hamlet (1980) as Player King
- Doctor Who: State of Decay (1980) as Aukon
- The Mark of Satan (1980) as Dr. Harris
- Testament of Youth (1979) as Mr. Brittain
- Brecht and Co (1979) as Brecht
- The Man in the Iron Mask (1977) as Percerin
- Fall of Eagles (1974) as Count Taaffe
- Wessex Tales (1973) as Dr Grove
- Pygmalion (1973)
- The Main Chance (1969) as Derek Adams
- Boy Meets Girl (1967) as Dr Lukas
- Wuthering Heights (1967) as Reverend Graham
- The Portsmouth Defence (1966) as Arthur Pickett
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Alan Pritchard
- Knock on Any Door (1965) as Det. Sgt. Barry
- Moulded in Earth (1965) as Edwin Peele
- The Scarlet and the Black (1965) as Fouqué
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Arthur Pickett
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Gordon Lester
- It's Dark Outside (1964) as Det. Sgt. Jones
- Doctor Who (1963) as Aukon
- Moonstrike (1963) as Jean
- Maigret (1960)
- The Castiglioni Brothers (1958) as Guido Guido
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What movies or TV shows is Emrys James best known for?
Emrys James is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Requiem for a Dream (2000), Sherlock Holmes (1984), Eureka (1983), Dragonslayer (1981).
When and where was Emrys James born?
Emrys James was born on September 1, 1928 in Machynlleth, Wales, UK. They passed away on February 5, 1989.
How many credits does Emrys James have?
Emrys James has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1958 to 1988.
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Robert Emrys James was a Welsh actor born on September 1, 1928, in Machynlleth, Wales, United Kingdom. He passed away on February 5, 1989, at the age of sixty. Active in his profession between 1960 and 1989, James accumulated forty-three known acting credits, performing in numerous theatre and television roles. He was ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Main Chance (1969) as Derek Adams — aged about 40
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Inspector Athelney Jones — aged about 55
- Doctor Who (1963) as Aukon — aged about 34
- Testament of Youth (1979) as Mr. Brittain — aged about 50
- Peter and Paul (1981) as Ananias — aged about 52
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Gordon Lester — aged about 35
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