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James Copeland

Acting Born May 1, 1918 Helensburgh, Scotland, UK 24 credits

Biography

James Copeland was a Scottish actor. His film career included Mackay in The Seekers, the ship's mate in The Maggie, Rockets Galore!, a police constable in The 39 Steps, Farewell Performance, Torture Garden, and the guide in The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

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Full filmography

  • The Avengers (1961)
  • The Saint (1962) as Dr. Carey
  • Crown Court (1972)
  • Crown Court (1972) as George Lomax
  • Crown Court (1972) as Colonel Ulrick McIver
  • Z-Cars (1962)
  • No Hiding Place (1959)
  • Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962)
  • Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962) as Hamilton
  • The Main Chance (1969) as Johnny Stewart
  • Are You Being Served? (1972) as The Scottish Customer
  • Softly, Softly (1966)
  • Dad's Army (1968) as Captain Ogilvie
  • Strangers (1978) as Willie Mauchlin
  • Theatre Night (1957) as Carnoustie Bligh, AB
  • The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) as Guide
  • The Revenue Men (1967) as Hayburn
  • The Vital Spark (1965)
  • The Donati Conspiracy (1973) as Father Superior
  • The Big Man (1990) as Sam
  • Ultimate Fights from the Movies (2002) as Sam (Crossing the Line) (archive footage)
  • The Flying Doctor (1959)
  • The Three Hostages (1977) as Kennedy
  • Tunes of Glory (1960) as Officer