James Cairncross: movies and TV shows
James Cairncross has 20 credits in the archive: 9 films and 11 TV series, from 1961 to 1990. Highest rated: Doctor Who (7.9/10).
Career timeline
1961 – 1990 · busiest year: 1971 (3 credits)
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Full filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Type | Rating | Age then |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | The Fool | Mr. Trott | Film | — | 74 |
| 1974 | Slater's Day | Frogley | Film | — | 58 |
| 1972 | Crown Court | John Bray | TV | 5.7 | 56 |
| 1972 | Van der Valk | Dr. Jagerman | TV | 6.2 | 56 |
| 1971 | The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes | Briggs | TV | 7.5 | 55 |
| 1971 | The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes | Coroner | TV | 7.5 | 55 |
| 1971 | Edna: The Inebriate Woman | Rogo at Charitable Institution | Film | — | 55 |
| 1970 | Hamlet | Polonius | Film | — | 54 |
| 1970 | Lay Down Your Arms | Julian | Film | — | 54 |
| 1969 | ITV Saturday Night Theatre | Det. Chief Insp. Glover | TV | 7.0 | 53 |
| 1969 | Doctor Who: The Krotons | Beta | Film | — | 53 |
| 1965 | BBC Play of the Month | Prior | TV | 5.3 | 49 |
| 1965 | BBC Play of the Month | Alonso | TV | 5.3 | 49 |
| 1964 | Theatre 625 | Brewer Smith | TV | 7.2 | 48 |
| 1964 | Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror | Lemaitre | Film | — | 48 |
| 1963 | Doctor Who | Lemaitre | TV | 7.9 | 47 |
| 1963 | Tom Jones | Parson Supple | Film | 5.9 | 47 |
| 1962 | Suspense | Kite | TV | 6.7 | 46 |
| 1962 | The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner | Mr. Jones (uncredited) | Film | 7.2 | 46 |
| 1961 | Jango | Graham | TV | — | 45 |