James Fox
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 19, 1939 in London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1950–2021 (72 Years)
- Total Credits
- 119 credits in database
Biography
James Fox is an English actor born on May 19, 1939, in London, England, UK. He is known professionally by this name, although he is also known as William Fox. Fox has appeared in a wide range of film and television productions. He has acted in at least 118 credits, according to available information. His acting career spans multiple decades, with notable appearances in several films of the 1960s and early 1970s. Fox has also taken a break from acting to pursue other interests, including evangelical Christianity. He is a male actor who has worked extensively in the entertainment industry.
Career overview
James Fox is an English actor born on May 19, 1939, in London, England, UK. He is known for his appearances in several notable films of the 1960s and early 1970s. Fox's early career includes roles in King Rat, The Servant, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Performance.
After a period of time, Fox took a break from acting to pursue a different path. He later returned to the screen, appearing in a wide range of film and television productions. The exact nature and duration of his break from acting are not specified.
Throughout his career, Fox has accumulated a significant number of credits, with 118 known credits to his name. His acting career spans multiple decades, with a diverse range of roles in film and television.
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119 titles- The Souvenir: Part II (2021) as Narrator Patrick's Musical
- Surviving Christmas with the Relatives (2018) as Uncle John
- London Spy (2015) as James
- Effie Gray (2014) as Sir Charles Eastlake
- The Double (2014) as The Colonel
- 1864 (2014) as Lord Palmerton
- Unknown Heart (2014) as Ludlow
- Utopia (2013) as The Assistant
- The Great Train Robbery (2013) as Henry Brooke, Home Secretary
- A Long Way From Home (2013) as Joseph
- Cleanskin (2012) as Scott Catesby
- All at Sea (2012) as George
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Martin Goodman QC (voice) (uncredited)
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Martin Goodman QC
- W.E. (2011) as King George V
- The Kid (2010) as Alan
- Sherlock Holmes (2009) as Sir Thomas Rotheram
- Red Riding (2009)
- Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980 (2009) as Philip Evans
- Bunny and the Bull (2009) as Narrator
- Margaret (2009) as Charles Powell
- Merlin (2008) as King Rodor
- Mister Lonely (2008) as The Pope
- Lewis (2007) as Professor Norman Deering
- Celebration (2007) as Richard
- Goodbye Mr Snuggles (2006) as Mr. Tomly
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) as Mr. Salt
- Colditz (2005) as Lt. Colonel Fordham
- Colditz (2005) as Lt. Colonel Fordham
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Colonel Arthur Bantry
- New Tricks (2004)
- The Prince & Me (2004) as King Haraald
- Cambridge Spies (2003) as Lord Halifax
- Doctor Who: Shada (2003) as Professor Chronotis (voice)
- Hideous Man (2002)
- Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale (2002) as Jonas Collin
- The Falklands Play (2002) as Rt Hon Peter, 6th Baron Carrington KCMG MC (Foreign Secretary)
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Dr Bruno Rivelli
- Sexy Beast (2001) as Harry
- All Forgotten (2001) as Old Vladimir (voice)
- The Lost World (2001) as Prof. Summerlee
- The Mystic Masseur (2001) as Mr. Stewart
- The Lost World (2001) as Professor Summerlee
- The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey (2001) as Self
- Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw (2001) as Self
- The Golden Bowl (2000) as Colonel Bob Assingham
- Up at the Villa (2000) as Sir Edgar Swift
- Mickey Blue Eyes (1999) as Philip Cromwell
- The Making of a Mobster: 'Mickey Blue Eyes' (1999) as Self
- Shadow Run (1998) as Landon-Higgins
- Jinnah (1998) as Mountbatten
- Kings in Grass Castles (1998) as Longman
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Sir Michael Fielding
- Anna Karenina (1997) as Karenin
- Never Ever (1997) as Arthur Trevane
- Gulliver's Travels (1996) as Dr. Bates
- The Old Curiosity Shop (1995) as Single Gentleman
- The Choir (1995) as Hugh Cavendish
- Doomsday Gun (1994) as Sir James Whittington
- Headhunters (1994) as Simon Hall
- The Dwelling Place (1994) as Lord Fischel
- An Audience with Ken Dodd (1994) as Self
- The Remains of the Day (1993) as Lord Darlington
- Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties (1993) as Self
- Heart of Darkness (1993) as Gosse
- Patriot Games (1992) as Lord William Holmes
- Hostage (1992) as Hugo Paynter
- As You Like It (1992) as Jaques
- Afraid of the Dark (1991) as Frank
- A Question of Attribution (1991) as Sir Anthony Blunt
- A Perfect Hero (1991) as Angus Meikle
- Chillers (1990) as Skipperton
- The Russia House (1990) as Ned
- Never Come Back (1990) as Foster
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Colonel Race
- Screen One (1989) as Sir Anthony Blunt
- Farewell to the King (1989) as Col. Ferguson
- The Mighty Quinn (1989) as Thomas Elgin
- She's Been Away (1989) as Hugh Ambrose
- These Foolish Things (1989) as Nick Verney
- Boys in the Island (1989) as George Farrell
- The Play on One (1988) as Nick Verney
- Sun Child (1988)
- Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun (1988) as Mansfield Markham
- High Season (1987) as Patrick
- Comrades (1987) as William Norfolk, Governor of New South Wales
- Absolute Beginners (1986) as Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
- The Whistle Blower (1986) as Lord
- Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984) as Lord Charles Esker
- A Passage to India (1984) as Richard Fielding
- The Road to 1984 (1984) as Eric Blair/George Orwell/Winston Smith
- Anna Pavlova (1983) as Victor Dandré(as Dzheims Foks)
- Runners (1983) as Tom Lindsay
- Anna Pavlova (1983) as Victor d'André
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Nancy Astor (1982) as Waldorf Astor
- Love Is Old, Love Is New (1982) as Martyn
- Country (1981) as Philip Carlion
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- No Longer Alone (1978) as Alan Richards
- The American Film Institute Salute to ... (1973) as Self
- Play for Today (1970)
- Performance. (1970) as Chas
- Sympathy for the Devil (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- Duffy (1968) as Stefane Calvert
- Isadora (1968) as Gordon Craig
- Arabella (1967) as Giorgio
- Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) as Jimmy Smith
- The Chase (1966) as Jason 'Jake' Rogers
- Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965) as Richard Mays
- King Rat (1965) as Peter Marlowe
- Espionage (1963) as Paul
- Tamahine (1963) as Oliver
- The Servant (1963) as Tony
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) as Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)
- The Verdict Is Yours (1958) as Council for the Prosecution
- One Wild Oat (1951) as Porter
- The Miniver Story (1950) as Toby Miniver
- The Magnet (1950) as Johnny Brent
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Fox best known for?
James Fox is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Souvenir: Part II (2021), Surviving Christmas with the Relatives (2018), Bad Faith (2006), The Double (2014).
When and where was James Fox born?
James Fox was born on May 19, 1939 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does James Fox have?
James Fox has accumulated over 119 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2021.
What is James Fox's background in cinema and television?
James Fox is an English actor born on May 19, 1939, in London, England, UK. He is known professionally by this name, although he is also known as William Fox. Fox has appeared in a wide range of film and television productions. He has acted in at least 118 credits, according to available information. His acting career ...
James Fox by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Colonel Race — aged about 50
- Utopia (2013) as The Assistant — aged about 74
- Merlin (2008) as King Rodor — aged about 69
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Colonel Arthur Bantry — aged about 65
- Nancy Astor (1982) as Waldorf Astor — aged about 43
- Lewis (2007) as Professor Norman Deering — aged about 68
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