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James Cairncross

Acting Born Dec 21, 1915 Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK 20 credits

Biography

James Cairncross works in acting. Born December 21, 1915 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK. Archytele tracks 20 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Kenneth Colley 1 shared title

Douglas Wilmer 1 shared title

Ronald Hines 1 shared title

Peter Barkworth 1 shared title

Peter Vaughan 1 shared title

Cyd Hayman 1 shared title

Petronella Barker 1 shared title

Paul Whitsun-Jones 1 shared title

John Nettleton 1 shared title

Michael Cashman 1 shared title

Career timeline

1990

The Fool

1974

Slater's Day

1972

Crown CourtVan der Valk

1971

The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesThe Rivals of Sherlock HolmesEdna: The Inebriate Woman

1970

HamletLay Down Your Arms

1969

ITV Saturday Night TheatreDoctor Who: The Krotons

1965

BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the Month

1964

Theatre 625Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror

1963

Doctor WhoTom Jones

1962

SuspenseThe Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

1961

Jango

Full Filmography

20 titles

Doctor Who (1963) as Lemaitre
Crown Court (1972) as John Bray
BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Prior
BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Alonso
Theatre 625 (1964) as Brewer Smith
ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Det. Chief Insp. Glover
Van der Valk (1972) as Dr. Jagerman
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Briggs
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The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Coroner
Suspense (1962) as Kite
Tom Jones (1963) as Parson Supple
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) as Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Jango (1961) as Graham
The Fool (1990) as Mr. Trott
Hamlet (1970) as Polonius
Edna: The Inebriate Woman (1971) as Rogo at Charitable Institution
Doctor Who: The Krotons (1969) as Beta
Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror (1964) as Lemaitre
Lay Down Your Arms (1970) as Julian
Slater's Day (1974) as Frogley

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is James Cairncross best known for?

James Cairncross is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), Crown Court (1972), Sansho the Bailiff (1954), Sansho the Bailiff (1954).

When and where was James Cairncross born?

James Cairncross was born on December 21, 1915 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK.

How many credits does James Cairncross have?

James Cairncross has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 1990.

What is James Cairncross's background in cinema and television?

James Cairncross was born on 21 December 1915 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Tom Jones (1963), Doctor Who (1963) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). He died on 17 December 2009 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.