Movies (Acting Roles)
The Widowmaker
James Ottaway was 82 in The Widowmaker as 'Mourner'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 29 1990
The Long Good Friday
James Ottaway was 72 in The Long Good Friday as 'Commissionaire'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1980
One Chance in Four
James Ottaway was 72 in One Chance in Four as 'Alcoholic Old Man'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 26 1980
The Old Crowd
James Ottaway was 70 in The Old Crowd as 'Piano Tuner'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1979
Affront
James Ottaway was 70 in Affront as 'Mr. Johns'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 1978
Absolution
James Ottaway was 69 in Absolution as 'Father Matthews'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 05 1978
Matchfit
James Ottaway was 67 in Matchfit as 'Jack Grace'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 08 1976
That'll Be The Day
James Ottaway was 64 in That'll Be The Day as 'Granddad'.Movie Released: Sun, May 13 1973
Ride, Ride
James Ottaway was 62 in Ride, Ride as 'Mr Stone'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1970
Inadmissible Evidence
James Ottaway was 59 in Inadmissible Evidence as 'Watson's Guest'.Movie Released: Sun, Jun 23 1968
The Man Who Finally Died
James Ottaway was 55 in The Man Who Finally Died as 'Rahn - Hotel Manager'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1963
Passport to Shame
James Ottaway was 50 in Passport to Shame as 'Assistant Registrar'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 1958
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Pie in the Sky
James Ottaway was 85+ in Pie in the Sky as 'Jack Coverly'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 13 1994
The Detectives
James Ottaway was 84+ in The Detectives as 'Old Gentleman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 27 1993
As Time Goes By
James Ottaway was 83+ in As Time Goes By as 'Mr. Wellington'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1992
Keeping Up Appearances
James Ottaway was 82+ in Keeping Up Appearances as 'Mr. Oxley'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1990
Jeeves and Wooster
James Ottaway was 81+ in Jeeves and Wooster as 'Mr Burwash'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 1990
The Paradise Club
James Ottaway was 81+ in The Paradise Club as 'Syd Mellors'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1989
Agatha Christie's Poirot
James Ottaway was 80+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot as 'Mr. Russell'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Casualty
James Ottaway was 78+ in Casualty as 'Edwin Palmer'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Big Deal
James Ottaway was 76+ in Big Deal as 'Tommy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 1984
Minder
James Ottaway was 71+ in Minder as 'Vickery, Percy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Quatermass
James Ottaway was 71+ in Quatermass as 'Arthur'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1979
All Creatures Great and Small
James Ottaway was 69+ in All Creatures Great and Small as 'Pub Customer, Dick Fawcett'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Secret Army
James Ottaway was 69+ in Secret Army as 'Priest'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1977
The Sweeney
James Ottaway was 66+ in The Sweeney as 'Uncle Billy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Crown Court
James Ottaway was 64+ in Crown Court as 'Joseph Pearson, Mr. Prendergast'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
The Protectors
James Ottaway was 64+ in The Protectors as 'Bradley'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Justice
James Ottaway was 63+ in Justice as 'County Court Judge'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 1971
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
James Ottaway was 63+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Parsloe'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Up Pompeii!
James Ottaway was 61+ in Up Pompeii! as 'Scrophulus'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 1970
The Fellows
James Ottaway was 58+ in The Fellows as 'Thomas Anthem'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 19 1967
Gideon's Way
James Ottaway was 56+ in Gideon's Way as 'Sideman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 18 1965
Victoria Regina
James Ottaway was 56+ in Victoria Regina as 'Mr. Richards'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 13 1964
The Saint
James Ottaway was 54+ in The Saint as 'Dr. Cranston'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Hancock's Half Hour
James Ottaway was 47+ in Hancock's Half Hour TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 06 1956
