James Villiers
Acting Born Sep 29, 1930 Died Jan 18, 1998 103 credits
Biography
James Villiers works in acting. Born September 29, 1930. Died January 18, 1998. Archytele tracks 103 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
The Ghost of Peter Sellers
The Tichborne Claimant
A Dance to the Music of Time
The Willows in WinterE=MC²
The Wind in the WillowsUncovered
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
King RalphThe Gravy Train Goes EastLet Him Have It
House of CardsMountains of the Moon
ScandalScandal
A Gentleman's Club
Fortunes of WarRunning Out of Luck
LovejoyCall Me MisterThe Good Doctor Bodkin-Adams
Sherlock HolmesUnder the Volcano
The Irish R.M.MantrapJack Of Diamonds
The Scarlet Pimpernel
For Your Eyes OnlyUnity
The Other 'ArfThe Marquise
Dick TurpinSaint JackSpooner's PatchThe Music Machine
Wilde AllianceThe Famous Five
Joseph AndrewsSpectre
Seven Nights in Japan
Rumpole of the Bailey
PlayhouseMarty Back Together Again
ThrillerGhost in the Noonday SunPygmalion
Crown CourtThe EdwardiansShirley's WorldFollow Me!Asylum
Blood from the Mummy's TombFather's Help
Some Girls DoCounterstrikeOtley
The Touchables
ITV PlayhouseMan in a SuitcaseSword of HonourHalf a Sixpence
The Wrong Box
Full Filmography
103 titles- The Ghost of Peter Sellers (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- The Tichborne Claimant (1999) as Uncle Henry
- A Dance to the Music of Time (1997) as Buster Foxe
- The Willows in Winter (1996) as Magistrate
- E=MC² (1996) as Dr. James Mallinson
- The Wind in the Willows (1995) as Magistrate (voice)
- Uncovered (1995) as Montegrifo
- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1994) as Lord Cantlemere
- King Ralph (1991) as Prime Minister Jeffrey Hale
- The Gravy Train Goes East (1991) as Penhurst
- Let Him Have It (1991) as Cassels
- House of Cards (1990) as Charles Collingridge
- Mountains of the Moon (1990) as Lord Oliphant
- Scandal (1989) as Conservative M.P.
- Scandal (1989) as Tory MP
- A Gentleman's Club (1988)
- Fortunes of War (1987) as Inchcape
- Running Out of Luck (1987)
- Lovejoy (1986) as Lionel Beckwith
- Call Me Mister (1986)
- The Good Doctor Bodkin-Adams (1986) as Sir Reginald Manningham-Butler
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Lord Cantlemere
- Under the Volcano (1984) as Brit
- The Irish R.M. (1983)
- Mantrap (1983) as Tony Walmsley
- Jack Of Diamonds (1983)
- The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) as Baron de Batz
- For Your Eyes Only (1981) as Tanner
- Unity (1981) as Hilary Martin
- The Other 'Arf (1980)
- The Marquise (1980) as Duke Esteban
- Dick Turpin (1979) as Lord Fordingham
- Saint Jack (1979) as Frogget
- Spooner's Patch (1979) as Film Producer
- The Music Machine (1979) as Hector Woodville
- Wilde Alliance (1978) as Roper
- The Famous Five (1978) as Johnson
- Joseph Andrews (1977) as Mr. Booby
- Spectre (1977) as Sir Geoffrey Cyon
- Seven Nights in Japan (1976) as Finn
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as Sir Arthur Remnant
- Playhouse (1974) as Hilary Martin
- Marty Back Together Again (1974)
- Thriller (1973) as Paul
- Ghost in the Noonday Sun (1973) as Parsley-Freck
- Pygmalion (1973)
- Crown Court (1972) as Richard Ireland QC
- The Edwardians (1972) as Hubert Bland
- Shirley's World (1972)
- Follow Me! (1972) as Dinner Guest (uncredited)
- Asylum (1972) as George
- The Ruling Class (1972) as Dinsdale
- The Millionairess (1972) as Alastair Fitzfassenden
- The Amazing Mr. Blunden (1972) as Uncle Bertie (Albert)
- Blood from the Mummy's Tomb (1971) as Corbeck
- Father's Help (1971) as Billy
- Some Girls Do (1969) as Carl Petersen
- Counterstrike (1969) as Wyatt
- Otley (1969) as Hendrickson
- The Touchables (1968) as Twyning
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Lord Darlington
- Man in a Suitcase (1967)
- Sword of Honour (1967) as Ian Kilbannock
- Half a Sixpence (1967) as Hubert
- The Wrong Box (1966) as Sydney Whitcombe Sykes
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Henry Higgins
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Cecil Graham
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Alastair Fitzfassenden
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Oscar
- Repulsion (1965) as John
- The Nanny (1965) as Bill Fane
- The Alphabet Murders (1965) as Franklin
- You Must Be Joking (1965) as Bill Simpson
- The Siege of Manchester (1965) as Lord Strange
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Lt. Cmdr. Paul Williams
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Brassac / Tallien
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Lord Strange
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Ian Kilbannock
- Theatre 625 (1964) as John Styles
- King and Country (1964) as Capt. Midgley
- Nothing But the Best (1964) as Hugh
- Father Came Too! (1964) as Benzil Bulstrode
- Daylight Robbery (1964) as Man on scooter
- Festival (1963) as Willy
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Paul
- Murder at the Gallop (1963) as Michael Shane
- Girl in the Headlines (1963) as David Dane
- Living Image (1963) as Blackle
- The Saint (1962) as Inspector Pryor
- Eva (1962) as Alan McCormick - a Screenwriter
- The Damned (1962) as Captain Gregory
- The Avengers (1961) as Simon Trent
- Clue of the New Pin (1961) as Tab Holland
- Petticoat Pirates (1961) as English Lieutenant
- Bomb in the High Street (1961) as Stevens
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- Carry On Sergeant (1958) as Seventh Recruit
- Armchair Theatre (1956)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Blackie
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Robin Fiske
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Derek
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Billy
- Late Night Final (1954) as Lab Assistant (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Villiers best known for?
James Villiers is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Dance to the Music of Time (1997), The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1994), King Ralph (1991), House of Cards (1990).
When and where was James Villiers born?
James Villiers was born on September 29, 1930. They passed away on January 18, 1998.
How many credits does James Villiers have?
James Villiers has accumulated over 103 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2018.
James Villiers by the numbers
103credits
57films
46TV series
1954–2018active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1994) as Lord Cantlemere — aged about 63
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Lord Cantlemere — aged about 53
- The Human Jungle (1963) as Paul — aged about 32
- House of Cards (1990) as Charles Collingridge — aged about 59
- Festival (1963) as Willy — aged about 32
- The Avengers (1961) as Simon Trent — aged about 30
Full filmography (103) Born on September 29 In memoriam 1998
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