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James Ottaway
Acting Born Jul 25, 1908 Died Jun 16, 1999 Chertsey, Surrey, England 52 credits
Biography
James Ottaway works in acting. Born July 25, 1908 in Chertsey, Surrey, England. Died June 16, 1999. Archytele tracks 52 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Pie in the Sky
The Detectives
A Touch of FrostAs Time Goes By
Keeping Up AppearancesJeeves and WoosterThe Widowmaker
Agatha Christie's PoirotThe Paradise Club
Casualty
Big Deal
Shine on Harvey Moon
The Long Good FridayThe Gentle TouchOne Chance in Four
MinderMinderQuatermassThe Old Crowd
All Creatures Great and SmallAll Creatures Great and SmallAbsolutionAffront
Secret ArmyThe Sunday Drama
Matchfit
The SweeneyShadows
That'll Be The DayThe Love-Girl and the Innocent
Crown CourtCrown CourtThe ProtectorsCountry MattersThe Sullens Sisters
The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesJustice
Ride, Ride
Up Pompeii!
Dad's ArmyInadmissible Evidence
The Fellows
BBC Play of the MonthGideon's Way
Victoria Regina
The Man Who Finally Died
The SaintThe Cruel Necessity
In the Wake of a Stranger
The Diary of Samuel PepysPassport to Shame
Hancock's Half Hour
Full Filmography
52 titles- Pie in the Sky (1994) as Jack Coverly
- The Detectives (1993) as Old Gentleman
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Mr Adams
- As Time Goes By (1992) as Mr. Wellington
- Keeping Up Appearances (1990) as Mr. Oxley
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Mr Burwash
- The Widowmaker (1990) as Mourner
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Mr. Russell
- The Paradise Club (1989) as Syd Mellors
- Casualty (1986) as Edwin Palmer
- Big Deal (1984) as Tommy
- Shine on Harvey Moon (1982) as Vicar
- The Long Good Friday (1980) as Commissionaire
- The Gentle Touch (1980) as George Taylor
- One Chance in Four (1980) as Alcoholic Old Man
- Minder (1979) as Vickery
- Minder (1979) as Percy
- Quatermass (1979) as Arthur
- The Old Crowd (1979) as Piano Tuner
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Pub Customer
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Dick Fawcett
- Absolution (1978) as Father Matthews
- Affront (1978) as Mr. Johns
- Secret Army (1977) as Priest
- The Sunday Drama (1977) as Geoffrey
- Matchfit (1976) as Jack Grace
- The Sweeney (1975) as Uncle Billy
- Shadows (1975) as Mason
- That'll Be The Day (1973) as Granddad
- The Love-Girl and the Innocent (1973) as Belobotnikov
- Crown Court (1972) as Joseph Pearson
- Crown Court (1972) as Mr. Prendergast
- The Protectors (1972) as Bradley
- Country Matters (1972) as Mr Duffy
- The Sullens Sisters (1972) as Mr. Duffy
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Parsloe
- Justice (1971) as County Court Judge
- Ride, Ride (1970) as Mr Stone
- Up Pompeii! (1969) as Scrophulus
- Dad's Army (1968) as Parliament Member
- Inadmissible Evidence (1968) as Dinner Guest
- The Fellows (1967) as Thomas Anthem
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Belobotnikov
- Gideon's Way (1965) as Sideman
- Victoria Regina (1964) as Mr. Richards
- The Man Who Finally Died (1963) as Rahn - Hotel Manager
- The Saint (1962) as Dr. Cranston
- The Cruel Necessity (1962) as Whalley
- In the Wake of a Stranger (1959) as Johnson
- The Diary of Samuel Pepys (1958) as Sir Thomas Clarges
- Passport to Shame (1958) as Assistant Registrar
- Hancock's Half Hour (1956)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Ottaway best known for?
James Ottaway is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pie in the Sky (1994), The Detectives (1993), A Touch of Frost (1992), Dirty Dancing (1987).
When and where was James Ottaway born?
James Ottaway was born on July 25, 1908 in Chertsey, Surrey, England. They passed away on June 16, 1999.
How many credits does James Ottaway have?
James Ottaway has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 1994.
What is James Ottaway's background in cinema and television?
James Ottaway was a British film, television and stage actor whose career spanned seven decades.
James Ottaway by the numbers
52credits
16films
36TV series
1956–1994active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Pie in the Sky (1994) as Jack Coverly — aged about 85
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Mr. Russell — aged about 80
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Mr Burwash — aged about 81
- The Sweeney (1975) as Uncle Billy — aged about 66
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Pub Customer — aged about 69
- All Creatures Great and Small (1978) as Dick Fawcett — aged about 69
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