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James Fox

Bio: William Fox (born 19 May 1939), known professionally as James Fox, is an English actor. He appeared in several notable films of the 1960s and early 1970s, including King Rat, The Servant, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Performance, before quitting the screen for several years to be an evangelical Christian
Born: Fri, May 19 1939
Birthplace: London, England, UK
James Fox is 85 years old
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Poster of The Souvenir: Part II
The Souvenir: Part II
James Fox was 82 in The Souvenir: Part II as 'Narrator Patrick's Musical'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 2021
Poster of Surviving Christmas with the Relatives
Surviving Christmas with the Relatives
James Fox was 79 in Surviving Christmas with the Relatives as 'Uncle John'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 2018
Poster of Alien Abduction: A True Story
Alien Abduction: A True Story
James Fox was 79 in Alien Abduction: A True Story as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 2018
Poster of Unknown Heart
Unknown Heart
James Fox was 74 in Unknown Heart as 'Ludlow'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 21 2014
Poster of The Double
The Double
James Fox was 74 in The Double as 'The Colonel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 2014
Poster of Effie Gray
Effie Gray
James Fox was 74 in Effie Gray as 'Sir Charles Eastlake'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 2014
Poster of A Long Way From Home
A Long Way From Home
James Fox was 74 in A Long Way From Home as 'Joseph'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2013
Poster of Wide Blue Yonder
Wide Blue Yonder
James Fox was 73 in Wide Blue Yonder as 'George'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 2012
Poster of Cleanskin
Cleanskin
James Fox was 72 in Cleanskin as 'Scott Catesby'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 2012
Poster of W.E.
W.E.
James Fox was 72 in W.E. as 'King George V'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 2011
Poster of The Kid
The Kid
James Fox was 70 in The Kid as 'Alan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 2010
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
James Fox was 70 in Sherlock Holmes as 'Sir Thomas Rotheram'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 2009
Poster of Bunny and the Bull
Bunny and the Bull
James Fox was 70 in Bunny and the Bull as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 2009
Poster of Margaret
Margaret
James Fox was 69 in Margaret
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 2009
Poster of Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980
James Fox was 69 in Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1980 as 'Philip Evans'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 28 2009
Poster of Mister Lonely
Mister Lonely
James Fox was 68 in Mister Lonely as 'The Pope'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 2008
Poster of Celebration
Celebration
James Fox was 67 in Celebration as 'Richard'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 26 2007
Poster of Goodbye Mr Snuggles
Goodbye Mr Snuggles
James Fox was 67 in Goodbye Mr Snuggles as 'Mr. Tomly'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 2006
Poster of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
James Fox was 66 in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as 'Mr. Salt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 2005
Poster of Colditz
Colditz
James Fox was 65 in Colditz as 'Lt. Colonel Fordham'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of The Prince & Me
The Prince & Me
James Fox was 64 in The Prince & Me as 'King Haraald'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 2004
Poster of Doctor Who: Shada
Doctor Who: Shada
James Fox was 63 in Doctor Who: Shada as 'Professor Chronotis (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 2003
Poster of Hideous Man
Hideous Man
James Fox was 63 in Hideous Man
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 2002
Poster of The Falklands Play
The Falklands Play
James Fox was 62 in The Falklands Play as 'Rt Hon Peter, 6th Baron Carrington KCMG MC (Foreign Secretary)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 2002
Poster of The Lost World
The Lost World
James Fox was 62 in The Lost World as 'Prof. Summerlee'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2001
Poster of The Mystic Masseur
The Mystic Masseur
James Fox was 62 in The Mystic Masseur as 'Mr. Stewart'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 2001
Poster of Lover's Prayer
Lover's Prayer
James Fox was 62 in Lover's Prayer as 'Old Vladimir (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 18 2001
Poster of Sexy Beast
Sexy Beast
James Fox was 61 in Sexy Beast as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 2001
Poster of Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw
Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw
James Fox was 61 in Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey
The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey
James Fox was 61 in The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of The Golden Bowl
The Golden Bowl
James Fox was 60 in The Golden Bowl as 'Colonel Bob Assingham'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 14 2000
Poster of Up at the Villa
Up at the Villa
James Fox was 60 in Up at the Villa as 'Sir Edgar Swift'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 2000
Poster of Mickey Blue Eyes
Mickey Blue Eyes
James Fox was 60 in Mickey Blue Eyes as 'Philip Cromwell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 1999
Poster of The Making of a Mobster: 'Mickey Blue Eyes'
The Making of a Mobster: 'Mickey Blue Eyes'
James Fox was 60 in The Making of a Mobster: 'Mickey Blue Eyes' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 31 1999
Poster of Jinnah
Jinnah
James Fox was 59 in Jinnah as 'Mountbatten'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1998
Poster of Shadow Run
Shadow Run
James Fox was 58 in Shadow Run as 'Landon-Higgins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Never Ever
Never Ever
James Fox was 58 in Never Ever as 'Arthur Trevane'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 17 1997
Poster of Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
James Fox was 57 in Anna Karenina as 'Karenin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 1997
Poster of The Old Curiosity Shop
The Old Curiosity Shop
James Fox was 55 in The Old Curiosity Shop as 'Single Gentleman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 1995
Poster of An Audience with Ken Dodd
An Audience with Ken Dodd
James Fox was 55 in An Audience with Ken Dodd as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1994
Poster of Doomsday Gun
Doomsday Gun
James Fox was 55 in Doomsday Gun as 'Sir James Whittington'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 23 1994
Poster of The Remains of the Day
The Remains of the Day
James Fox was 54 in The Remains of the Day as 'Lord Darlington'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1993
Poster of Heart of Darkness
Heart of Darkness
James Fox was 54 in Heart of Darkness as 'Gosse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of As You Like It
As You Like It
James Fox was 53 in As You Like It as 'Jaques'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1992
Poster of Patriot Games
Patriot Games
James Fox was 53 in Patriot Games as 'Lord William Holmes'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 04 1992
Poster of Hostage
Hostage
James Fox was 52 in Hostage as 'Hugo Paynter'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 10 1992
Poster of A Question of Attribution
A Question of Attribution
James Fox was 52 in A Question of Attribution as 'Sir Anthony Blunt'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 20 1991
Poster of Afraid of the Dark
Afraid of the Dark
James Fox was 52 in Afraid of the Dark as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1991
Poster of The Russia House
The Russia House
James Fox was 51 in The Russia House as 'Ned'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1990
Poster of She's Been Away
She's Been Away
James Fox was 50 in She's Been Away as 'Hugh Ambrose'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 09 1989
Poster of Farewell to the King
Farewell to the King
James Fox was 49 in Farewell to the King as 'Col. Ferguson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1989
Poster of These Foolish Things
These Foolish Things
James Fox was 49 in These Foolish Things as 'Nick Verney'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 28 1989
Poster of The Mighty Quinn
The Mighty Quinn
James Fox was 49 in The Mighty Quinn as 'Thomas Elgin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1989
Poster of Boys in the Island
Boys in the Island
James Fox was 49 in Boys in the Island as 'George Farrell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun
Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun
James Fox was 48 in Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun as 'Mansfield Markham'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 15 1988
Poster of High Season
High Season
James Fox was 48 in High Season as 'Patrick'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1987
Poster of Comrades
Comrades
James Fox was 48 in Comrades as 'William Norfolk, Governor of New South Wales'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 23 1987
Poster of The Whistle Blower
The Whistle Blower
James Fox was 47 in The Whistle Blower as 'Lord'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1986
Poster of Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
James Fox was 46 in Absolute Beginners as 'Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 1986
Poster of A Passage to India
A Passage to India
James Fox was 45 in A Passage to India as 'Richard Fielding'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1984
Poster of Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
James Fox was 44 in Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes as 'Lord Charles Esker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1984
Poster of Runners
Runners
James Fox was 44 in Runners as 'Tom Lindsay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 18 1983
Poster of Anna Pavlova
Anna Pavlova
James Fox was 44 in Anna Pavlova as 'Victor d'André'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1983
Poster of Country
Country
James Fox was 42 in Country as 'Philip Carlion'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 20 1981
Poster of Performance
Performance
James Fox was 31 in Performance as 'Chas Devlin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 03 1970
Poster of Sympathy for the Devil
Sympathy for the Devil
James Fox was 29 in Sympathy for the Devil as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1968
Poster of Duffy
Duffy
James Fox was 29 in Duffy as 'Stefane Calvert'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 16 1968
Poster of Isadora
Isadora
James Fox was 29 in Isadora as 'Gordon Craig'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1968
Poster of Arabella
Arabella
James Fox was 28 in Arabella as 'Giorgio'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 1967
Poster of Thoroughly Modern Millie
Thoroughly Modern Millie
James Fox was 27 in Thoroughly Modern Millie as 'Jimmy Smith'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 1967
Poster of The Chase
The Chase
James Fox was 26 in The Chase as 'Jason 'Jake' Rogers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1966
Poster of King Rat
King Rat
James Fox was 26 in King Rat as 'Peter Marlowe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1965
Poster of Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
James Fox was 26 in Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes as 'Richard Mays'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 1965
Poster of The Servant
The Servant
James Fox was 24 in The Servant as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 1963
Poster of Tamahine
Tamahine
James Fox was 24 in Tamahine as 'Oliver'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 30 1963
Poster of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
James Fox was 23 in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner as 'Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of One Wild Oat
One Wild Oat
James Fox was 11 in One Wild Oat as 'Porter'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1951
Poster of The Miniver Story
The Miniver Story
James Fox was 11 in The Miniver Story as 'Toby Miniver'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1950
Poster of The Magnet
The Magnet
James Fox was 11 in The Magnet as 'Johnny Brent'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1950

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of London Spy
London Spy
James Fox was 76+ in London Spy as 'James'.
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Mon, Nov 09 2015
Poster of 1864
1864
James Fox was 75+ in 1864 as 'Lord Palmerton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 12 2014
Poster of The Great Train Robbery
The Great Train Robbery
James Fox was 74+ in The Great Train Robbery as 'Henry Brooke, Home Secretary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 18 2013
Poster of Utopia
Utopia
James Fox was 73+ in Utopia as 'The Assistant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 2013
Poster of Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise
James Fox was 72+ in Death in Paradise as 'Martin Goodman QC (voice) (uncredited), Martin Goodman QC'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 2011
Poster of Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
James Fox was 71+ in Downton Abbey as 'Lord Aysgarth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 2010
Poster of Red Riding
Red Riding
James Fox was 69+ in Red Riding
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Thu, Mar 12 2009
Poster of Merlin
Merlin
James Fox was 69+ in Merlin as 'King Rodor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 2008
Poster of Lewis
Lewis
James Fox was 67+ in Lewis
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Sun, Feb 18 2007
Poster of Colditz
Colditz
James Fox was 65+ in Colditz as 'Lt. Colonel Fordham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
James Fox was 65+ in Agatha Christie's Marple as 'Colonel Arthur Bantry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
James Fox was 64+ in New Tricks
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Cambridge Spies
Cambridge Spies
James Fox was 63+ in Cambridge Spies as 'Lord Halifax'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 09 2003
Poster of Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale
Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale
James Fox was 63+ in Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale as 'Jonas Collin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 08 2002
Poster of The Lost World
The Lost World
James Fox was 62+ in The Lost World as 'Professor Summerlee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 25 2001
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
James Fox was 62+ in Waking the Dead as 'Dr Bruno Rivelli'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of Kings in Grass Castles
Kings in Grass Castles
James Fox was 58+ in Kings in Grass Castles as 'Longman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 28 1998
Poster of Trial & Retribution
Trial & Retribution
James Fox was 58+ in Trial & Retribution
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 19 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
James Fox was 57+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Sir Michael Fielding'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Gulliver's Travels
Gulliver's Travels
James Fox was 56+ in Gulliver's Travels as 'Dr. Bates'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 04 1996
Poster of The Choir
The Choir
James Fox was 55+ in The Choir as 'Hugh Cavendish'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 19 1995
Poster of The Dwelling Place
The Dwelling Place
James Fox was 54+ in The Dwelling Place as 'Lord Fischel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 08 1994
Poster of Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties
Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties
James Fox was 54+ in Hollywood U.K.: British Cinema in the Sixties as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1993
Poster of A Perfect Hero
A Perfect Hero
James Fox was 51+ in A Perfect Hero as 'Angus Meikle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 17 1991
Poster of Chillers
Chillers
James Fox was 50+ in Chillers as 'Skipperton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 1990
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
James Fox was 49+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot as 'Colonel Race'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of The Play on One
The Play on One
James Fox was 48+ in The Play on One as 'Nick Verney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 19 1988
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
James Fox was 42+ in Wogan as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Nancy Astor
Nancy Astor
James Fox was 42+ in Nancy Astor as 'Waldorf Astor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 10 1982
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
James Fox was 38+ in An Audience with... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
James Fox was 33+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
James Fox was 31+ in Play for Today
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970