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James Laurenson

Bio: James Laurenson (1940-2024) was a New Zealand born actor predominantly based in the UK.
Born: Sat, Feb 17 1940
Birthplace: Marton, New Zealand

Death: Thu, Apr 18 2024
James Laurenson is 84 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
James Laurenson was 82 in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical as 'Ancient / Sleeping Teacher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2022
Poster of The Comedy of Errors - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
The Comedy of Errors - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
James Laurenson was 75 in The Comedy of Errors - Live at Shakespeare's Globe as 'Egeon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 25 2015
Poster of The Riot Club
The Riot Club
James Laurenson was 74 in The Riot Club as 'College President'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2014
Poster of Private Peaceful
Private Peaceful
James Laurenson was 72 in Private Peaceful as 'Major Fitzpatrick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 2012
Poster of National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard
National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard
James Laurenson was 71 in National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard as 'Gaev'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 30 2011
Poster of One Day
One Day
James Laurenson was 71 in One Day as 'Mr. Cope'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 02 2011
Poster of National Theatre Live: Hamlet
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
James Laurenson was 70 in National Theatre Live: Hamlet as 'Ghost / Player King'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 2010
Poster of AfterLife
AfterLife
James Laurenson was 63 in AfterLife
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 19 2003
Poster of The Cry
The Cry
James Laurenson was 62 in The Cry as 'Richard Crossdyke'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 08 2002
Poster of The Cat's Meow
The Cat's Meow
James Laurenson was 61 in The Cat's Meow as 'Dr. Daniel Goodman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 08 2001
Poster of This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
James Laurenson was 59 in This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 26 2000
Poster of Dead Bolt Dead
Dead Bolt Dead
James Laurenson was 58 in Dead Bolt Dead as 'The Boss'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Sharpe: The Legend
Sharpe: The Legend
James Laurenson was 57 in Sharpe: The Legend as 'Ross'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 13 1997
Poster of Sharpe's Revenge
Sharpe's Revenge
James Laurenson was 57 in Sharpe's Revenge as 'Major General Ross'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 1997
Poster of The Vanishing Man
The Vanishing Man
James Laurenson was 57 in The Vanishing Man as 'Moreau'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 02 1997
Poster of The Cold Light of Day
The Cold Light of Day
James Laurenson was 56 in The Cold Light of Day as 'Pavel Novak'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 20 1996
Poster of Sharpe's Mission
Sharpe's Mission
James Laurenson was 56 in Sharpe's Mission as 'Major General Ross'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 1996
Poster of Sharpe's Siege
Sharpe's Siege
James Laurenson was 56 in Sharpe's Siege as 'Major General Ross'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 08 1996
Poster of Sharpe's Regiment
Sharpe's Regiment
James Laurenson was 56 in Sharpe's Regiment as 'Major General Ross'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1996
Poster of A House in the Hills
A House in the Hills
James Laurenson was 52 in A House in the Hills
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 20 1993
Poster of The Care of Time
The Care of Time
James Laurenson was 50 in The Care of Time as 'General Newell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1990
Poster of Project: Tinman
Project: Tinman
James Laurenson was 49 in Project: Tinman as 'Wheeler'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Rainbow Drive
Rainbow Drive
James Laurenson was 49 in Rainbow Drive as 'Hans Roerhrig'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Thieves in the Night
Thieves in the Night
James Laurenson was 49 in Thieves in the Night as 'Gordon-Smith'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 11 1989
Poster of Countdown to War
Countdown to War
James Laurenson was 49 in Countdown to War as 'Ciano'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1989
Poster of Codename: Kyril
Codename: Kyril
James Laurenson was 48 in Codename: Kyril as 'Sikarov'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 29 1988
Poster of The Man Who Fell to Earth
The Man Who Fell to Earth
James Laurenson was 47 in The Man Who Fell to Earth as 'Felix Hawthorne'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1987
Poster of Paint Me a Murder
Paint Me a Murder
James Laurenson was 44 in Paint Me a Murder as 'Luke Lorenz'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 29 1984
Poster of Heartbreakers
Heartbreakers
James Laurenson was 44 in Heartbreakers as 'Terry Ray'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1984
Poster of Pink Floyd: The Wall
Pink Floyd: The Wall
James Laurenson was 42 in Pink Floyd: The Wall as 'Pink's Father'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1982
Poster of The Monster Club
The Monster Club
James Laurenson was 41 in The Monster Club as 'Raven (the Shadmock)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1981
Poster of Jude
Jude
James Laurenson was 40 in Jude as 'Dick'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 1980
Poster of The Witches of Pendle
The Witches of Pendle
James Laurenson was 36 in The Witches of Pendle as 'Abraham Law'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 19 1976
Poster of Old Man March Is Dead
Old Man March Is Dead
James Laurenson was 36 in Old Man March Is Dead as 'Bert'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 15 1976
Poster of Children of the Sun
Children of the Sun
James Laurenson was 35 in Children of the Sun as 'Howard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 1975
Poster of The Prison
The Prison
James Laurenson was 34 in The Prison as 'Alain Poitaud'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1974
Poster of The Turn of the Screw
The Turn of the Screw
James Laurenson was 34 in The Turn of the Screw as 'Peter Quint'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 15 1974
Poster of The Man in the Sidecar
The Man in the Sidecar
James Laurenson was 31 in The Man in the Sidecar as 'Gerald'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 27 1971
Poster of Assault
Assault
James Laurenson was 30 in Assault as 'Greg Lomax'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1971
Poster of Edward II
Edward II
James Laurenson was 30 in Edward II as 'Piers Gaveston'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 06 1970
Poster of The Tragedy of King Richard II
The Tragedy of King Richard II
James Laurenson was 30 in The Tragedy of King Richard II as 'Sir Pierce of Exton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 30 1970
Poster of The Magic Christian
The Magic Christian
James Laurenson was 29 in The Magic Christian as 'Oxford Crew'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1969
Poster of Women in Love
Women in Love
James Laurenson was 29 in Women in Love as 'Minister'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 1969

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 The Crown
The Crown
James Laurenson was 76+ in The Crown as 'Doctor Weir'.
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Fri, Nov 04 2016
Poster of Wolf Hall
Wolf Hall
James Laurenson was 74+ in Wolf Hall as 'Earl of Shrewsbury'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 2015
Poster of The Widower
The Widower
James Laurenson was 74+ in The Widower as 'Brian Drumm'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 17 2014
Poster of Endeavour
Endeavour
James Laurenson was 73+ in Endeavour as 'Professor George Amory'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 2013
Poster of Father Brown
Father Brown
James Laurenson was 72+ in Father Brown as 'Professor Hilary Ambrose'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 2013
Poster of The Hollow Crown
The Hollow Crown
James Laurenson was 72+ in The Hollow Crown as 'Westmoreland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 2012
Poster of Hustle
Hustle
James Laurenson was 64+ in Hustle as 'Peter Williams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 24 2004
Poster of Spooks
Spooks
James Laurenson was 62+ in Spooks as 'Lord Young, Sholto'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 13 2002
Poster of The Cry
The Cry
James Laurenson was 62+ in The Cry as 'Richard Crossdyke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 08 2002
Poster of This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
James Laurenson was 59+ in This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper as 'Chief Const. Ronald Gregory'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 2000
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
James Laurenson was 57+ in Midsomer Murders as 'James Tate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
James Laurenson was 56+ in Dalziel & Pascoe
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 16 1996
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
James Laurenson was 56+ in Silent Witness
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Sharpe
Sharpe
James Laurenson was 53+ in Sharpe
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 05 1993
Poster of Between the Lines
Between the Lines
James Laurenson was 52+ in Between the Lines
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 04 1992
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
James Laurenson was 52+ in Heartbeat as 'Det. Ch. Supt. Tatton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Prime Suspect
Prime Suspect
James Laurenson was 51+ in Prime Suspect as 'Paul Endicott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 1991
Poster of Capital News
Capital News
James Laurenson was 50+ in Capital News
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 09 1990
Poster of The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Identity
James Laurenson was 48+ in The Bourne Identity as 'Gillette'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 08 1988
Poster of Inspector Morse
Inspector Morse
James Laurenson was 46+ in Inspector Morse as 'Tony Richards'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1987
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
James Laurenson was 45+ in Lovejoy as 'Greg Veitch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of Stingray
Stingray
James Laurenson was 45+ in Stingray
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 14 1985
Poster of Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense
Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense
James Laurenson was 44+ in Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense as 'Luke Lorenz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 05 1984
Poster of Taggart
Taggart
James Laurenson was 43+ in Taggart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1983
Poster of Remington Steele
Remington Steele
James Laurenson was 42+ in Remington Steele as 'Raymond Merleau'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
James Laurenson was 42+ in Cagney & Lacey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
James Laurenson was 41+ in Bergerac as 'Raoul Fuegas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of Hammer House of Horror
Hammer House of Horror
James Laurenson was 40+ in Hammer House of Horror as 'Mr. Rayburn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1980
Poster of The Professionals
The Professionals
James Laurenson was 37+ in The Professionals as 'Meredith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977
Poster of Space: 1999
Space: 1999
James Laurenson was 35+ in Space: 1999 as 'Patrick Osgood'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975
Poster of The Girls of Slender Means
The Girls of Slender Means
James Laurenson was 35+ in The Girls of Slender Means as 'Nicholas Farringdon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 03 1975
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
James Laurenson was 32+ in Crown Court
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of Van der Valk
Van der Valk
James Laurenson was 32+ in Van der Valk as 'Paul Kortman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of Boney
Boney
James Laurenson was 32+ in Boney
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 27 1972
Poster of The Shadow of the Tower
The Shadow of the Tower
James Laurenson was 31+ in The Shadow of the Tower
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1972
Poster of Fathers and Sons
Fathers and Sons
James Laurenson was 31+ in Fathers and Sons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 17 1971
Poster of Elizabeth R
Elizabeth R
James Laurenson was 31+ in Elizabeth R as 'Simier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 17 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
James Laurenson was 30+ in Play for Today as 'Dick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of The Expert
The Expert
James Laurenson was 28+ in The Expert as 'Norry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 05 1968
Poster of Public Eye
Public Eye
James Laurenson was 24+ in Public Eye as 'Ken'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1965
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
James Laurenson was 11+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Rosencrantz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951