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James Fleet

Acting Born Mar 11, 1952 Bilston, Staffordshire, England, UK 127 credits

Biography

James Fleet is an English actor born on 11 March 1952 in Bilston, Staffordshire, England, UK. He is known for his roles in film and television. Fleet is 74 years old as of his birthday. He has appeared in at least 122 acting credits.

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Career

Career overview

James Fleet is an English actor born on March 11, 1952, in Bilston, Staffordshire, England, UK. He has a career spanning numerous acting credits, with a total of 122 known credits. Fleet's acting work includes roles in film and television.

One of Fleet's most notable roles is in the 1994 British romantic comedy film, where he played a specific character. He is also known for his portrayal of Hugo Horton in a BBC situation comedy television series, The Vicar of Dibley. These roles have contributed to his recognition in the entertainment industry.

Throughout his career, James Fleet has demonstrated his versatility as an actor, taking on various roles in different genres. His extensive body of work showcases his ability to adapt to diverse characters and settings. As a result, he has become a recognizable figure in the acting world, with a significant number of credits to his name.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

I, Jack WrightMy Mother's WeddingBrian and MaggieThe Feud
A Very British Hotel at ChristmasBroken Bird
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton StoryTom JonesDodger Special: Bad Egg
Karen PirieOperation MincemeatThe Lost KingDodger Special: ChristmasDodger Special: Train
The WatchThe Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out
BridgertonAll Creatures Great & SmallThe Pale HorseBlithe SpiritThe Vicar of Dibley: In Lockdown
Thanks for the MemoriesBorn a KingOne Red Nose Day and a WeddingCarry Ons at the CastleNational Theatre Live: Les Blancs
The Spy Who Dumped MePatrick MelroseDeath on the Tyne
Urban MythsLove of My LifeRevolution: New Art for a New World
Houdini & DoyleLove & FriendshipBillionaire BoyBritish Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
UnforgottenIndian SummersPartners in Crime
OutlanderMr. Turner
Father BrownBlandingsPlebsDeath Comes to PemberleyIt's Kevin
The Hollow CrownBad Education
Death in ParadiseThe Decoy Bride
Being HumanMicro Men
Little Dorrit
SkinsLewisLady Godiva: Back in the Saddle
Hotel BabylonSchool's OutLegit
A Cock and Bull StoryThe Funny Blokes of British Comedy
The Phantom of the OperaSea of SoulsMurder in Suburbia
BlackballPromoted to GlorySouth from GranadaThree Sisters
Fields of GoldDick Whittington: The ITV PantomimeYoung ArthurTwo Men Went To War
Charlotte Gray
Monarch of the GlenKevin & Perry Go LargeBrotherly LoveChambersThe Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything
Milk
Frenchman's Creek
Midsomer MurdersMidsomer MurdersA Dance to the Music of TimeRemember Me?Underworld
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll FlandersThe Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll FlandersCrossing the FloorLord of MisruleEskimo Day
Sense and SensibilityThe Grotesque3 Steps to HeavenThe Butterfly Effect

Full filmography

  • I, Jack Wright (2025) as Bobby Botham
  • My Mother's Wedding (2025) as Geoff
  • Brian and Maggie (2025) as Ronald Millar
  • The Feud (2025) as Derek Abshire
  • A Very British Hotel at Christmas (2024) as Narrator
  • Broken Bird (2024)
  • Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023) as King George
  • Tom Jones (2023) as Squire Allworthy
  • Dodger Special: Bad Egg (2023) as Judge Fang
  • Karen Pirie (2022) as Mick Prentice Snr
  • Operation Mincemeat (2022) as Charles Fraser-Smith
  • The Lost King (2022) as John Ashdown-Hill
  • Dodger Special: Christmas (2022) as Judge Fang
  • Dodger Special: Train (2022) as Judge Fang
  • Wolf Manor (2022) as Oliver Lawrence
  • The Watch (2021) as Archchancellor of Unseen University
  • The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out (2021) as Self
  • Bridgerton (2020) as King George III
  • All Creatures Great & Small (2020) as Colonel Merrick
  • The Pale Horse (2020) as Oscar Venables
  • Blithe Spirit (2020) as Harry Price
  • The Vicar of Dibley: In Lockdown (2020) as Hugo Horton
  • Thanks for the Memories (2019) as Patrick Conway
  • Born a King (2019) as George V
  • One Red Nose Day and a Wedding (2019) as Tom
  • Carry Ons at the Castle (2019) as Self - Narrator (voice)
  • National Theatre Live: Les Blancs (2019) as Dr. Willy Dekoven
  • The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018) as Tom
  • Patrick Melrose (2018) as Sir Victor Eisen
  • Death on the Tyne (2018) as Captain Jack Pearson
  • Urban Myths (2017) as The Professor
  • Love of My Life (2017) as Tom
  • Revolution: New Art for a New World (2017) as Wassily Kandinsky (voice)
  • Houdini & Doyle (2016) as Dr. Pilsen
  • Love & Friendship (2016) as Sir Reginald DeCourcy
  • Billionaire Boy (2016) as Mr Darrow
  • British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves (2016) as Hugo Horton (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Unforgotten (2015) as Chris Lowe
  • Indian Summers (2015) as Lord Hawthorne
  • Partners in Crime (2015) as Carter
  • Outlander (2014) as Reverend Wakefield
  • Mr. Turner (2014) as John Constable
  • Father Brown (2013) as Dr. Adam Crawford
  • Blandings (2013) as Colonel Fanshawe
  • Plebs (2013)
  • Death Comes to Pemberley (2013) as Mr Bennet
  • It's Kevin (2013) as Various
  • Big Bad World (2013) as Neil Turnbull
  • Murder on the Home Front (2013) as Professor Stephens
  • Murder on the Home Front (2013) as Professor Stephens
  • The Hollow Crown (2012) as Hastings
  • Bad Education (2012) as Richard
  • Death in Paradise (2011) as Jeremy Tipping
  • The Decoy Bride (2011) as William
  • Being Human (2009) as George Senior
  • Micro Men (2009) as Kenneth Baker
  • Little Dorrit (2008) as Frederick Dorrit
  • Skins (2007) as Martin
  • Lewis (2007) as Dr. Alex Falconer
  • Lady Godiva: Back in the Saddle (2007) as Alan Jenkins
  • Hotel Babylon (2006)
  • School's Out (2006) as Self
  • Legit (2006)
  • A Cock and Bull Story (2005) as Simon
  • The Funny Blokes of British Comedy (2005) as Hugo Horton (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • The Phantom of the Opera (2004) as Lefevre
  • Sea of Souls (2004) as Findlay Morrison
  • Murder in Suburbia (2004) as John Stanton
  • Blackball (2003) as Alan the Pipe
  • Promoted to Glory (2003) as Michael Prendergast
  • South from Granada (2003) as Lytton Strachey
  • Three Sisters (2003) as Kulygin
  • Fields of Gold (2002) as Alan Buckley
  • Dick Whittington: The ITV Pantomime (2002) as Alderman Fitzwarren
  • Young Arthur (2002) as Merlin
  • Two Men Went To War (2002) as Maj. Bates
  • Charlotte Gray (2001) as Richard Cannerly
  • Monarch of the Glen (2000)
  • Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000) as Dad
  • Brotherly Love (2000)
  • Chambers (2000)
  • The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything (2000)
  • Milk (1999) as Adrian
  • Frenchman's Creek (1998) as Sir Harry
  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as Ralph Plummer
  • Midsomer Murders (1997) as Michael Falconer
  • A Dance to the Music of Time (1997) as Moreland
  • Remember Me? (1997) as Donald
  • Underworld (1997)
  • Spark (1997) as Ashley Parkerwell
  • The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders (1996) as James Bland
  • The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders (1996) as James Bland
  • Crossing the Floor (1996) as Prime Minister
  • Lord of Misrule (1996) as Prime Minister
  • Eskimo Day (1996) as Simon
  • Sense and Sensibility (1995) as John Dashwood
  • The Grotesque (1995) as Inspector Limp
  • 3 Steps to Heaven (1995) as Harry Roberts
  • The Butterfly Effect (1995) as Oswald
  • Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) as Tom
  • The Vicar of Dibley (1994) as Hugo Horton
  • Harry Enfield and Chums (1994) as Teacher Mr. Banks
  • Milner (1994) as Hugh Bonning
  • Headhunters (1994) as Alan Spence
  • Cracker (1993) as Michael Trant
  • A Year in Provence (1993) as Hugo Compton
  • Femme Fatale (1993) as Algie
  • An Exchange of Fire (1993) as Michael Shanks
  • Common Pursuit (1992)
  • Electric Moon (1992) as Simon Lidell
  • Running Late (1992) as James Grahame
  • Blue Black Permanent (1992) as Jim Thorburn
  • Murder Most Horrid (1991) as Tom
  • The Advocates (1991)
  • They Never Slept (1991) as Bob
  • Screen One (1989) as James Grahame
  • The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) as Neil Fairfax (uncredited)
  • The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987) as Neil Fairfax
  • Still Crazy Like a Fox (1987) as Bellhop
  • Defence of the Realm (1986) as Ministry Man
  • Screen Two (1985) as Peter Wentworth
  • Screen Two (1985) as Bob
  • Screen Two (1985) as Prime Minister
  • Screen Two (1985) as Algie
  • The Bill (1984) as Paul Morgan
  • The Omega Factor (1979)
  • Grange Hill (1978) as Mr. Perkins