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James Wilby

Bio: James Wilby (born 20 February 1958) is an English actor, known for Maurice (1987), Gosford Park (2001), Howards End (1992), and A Handful of Dust (1988).
Born: Thu, Feb 20 1958
Birthplace: Rangoon, Burma. [now Yangôn, Myanmar]
James Wilby is 67 years old
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Poster of Merchant Ivory
Merchant Ivory
James Wilby was 66 in Merchant Ivory as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 2024
Poster of The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
James Wilby was 66 in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare as 'Viscount Algernon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 2024
Poster of Vindication Swim
Vindication Swim
James Wilby was 66 in Vindication Swim as 'Mr. Havers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 2024
Poster of Masquerade
Masquerade
James Wilby was 64 in Masquerade as 'Thomas'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 2022
Poster of The Duke
The Duke
James Wilby was 63 in The Duke as 'Judge Aarvold'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 2021
Poster of E. M. Forster: His Longest Journey
E. M. Forster: His Longest Journey
James Wilby was 61 in E. M. Forster: His Longest Journey as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 2019
Poster of Salt
Salt
James Wilby was 61 in Salt as 'Conrad'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 2019
Poster of The Sense of an Ending
The Sense of an Ending
James Wilby was 59 in The Sense of an Ending as 'David Ford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 2017
Poster of ChickLit
ChickLit
James Wilby was 58 in ChickLit as 'Geoffrey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2016
Poster of Churchill's Secret
Churchill's Secret
James Wilby was 58 in Churchill's Secret as 'Brendan Bracken'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 29 2016
Poster of Vincent
Vincent
James Wilby was 55 in Vincent as 'The Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 03 2013
Poster of Best Possible Taste: The Kenny Everett Story
Best Possible Taste: The Kenny Everett Story
James Wilby was 54 in Best Possible Taste: The Kenny Everett Story as 'Wilfred De'Ath'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 2012
Poster of Shadows in the Sun
Shadows in the Sun
James Wilby was 51 in Shadows in the Sun as 'Robert'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 15 2009
Poster of A Risk Worth Taking
A Risk Worth Taking
James Wilby was 50 in A Risk Worth Taking as 'Patrick Trenchard'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 13 2008
Poster of Lady Godiva
Lady Godiva
James Wilby was 49 in Lady Godiva as 'Earl of Mercia, Leofric'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 25 2008
Poster of Clapham Junction
Clapham Junction
James Wilby was 49 in Clapham Junction as 'Julian Rowan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 22 2007
Poster of It's Gradiva Who Is Calling You
It's Gradiva Who Is Calling You
James Wilby was 49 in It's Gradiva Who Is Calling You as 'John Locke'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 09 2007
Poster of The Last Days of the Raj
The Last Days of the Raj
James Wilby was 49 in The Last Days of the Raj as 'Lord Mountbatten'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 12 2007
Poster of De-Lovely
De-Lovely
James Wilby was 46 in De-Lovely as 'Edward Thomas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 2004
Poster of Sparkling Cyanide
Sparkling Cyanide
James Wilby was 45 in Sparkling Cyanide as 'Stephen Farraday'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 2003
Poster of George Eliot: A Scandalous Life
George Eliot: A Scandalous Life
James Wilby was 44 in George Eliot: A Scandalous Life as 'Herbert Spencer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2002
Poster of The Making of 'Gosford Park'
The Making of 'Gosford Park'
James Wilby was 44 in The Making of 'Gosford Park' as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 18 2002
Poster of Bertie and Elizabeth
Bertie and Elizabeth
James Wilby was 44 in Bertie and Elizabeth as 'King George VI, aka 'Bertie''.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 2002
Poster of Jump Tomorrow
Jump Tomorrow
James Wilby was 43 in Jump Tomorrow as 'Nathan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 2001
Poster of Gosford Park
Gosford Park
James Wilby was 43 in Gosford Park as 'Freddie Nesbitt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 07 2001
Poster of Cotton Mary
Cotton Mary
James Wilby was 41 in Cotton Mary as 'John MacIntosh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1999
Poster of Tom's Midnight Garden
Tom's Midnight Garden
James Wilby was 41 in Tom's Midnight Garden as 'Uncle Alan Kitson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 1999
Poster of An Ideal Husband
An Ideal Husband
James Wilby was 41 in An Ideal Husband as 'Sir Robert Chiltern'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 18 1999
Poster of The Dark Room
The Dark Room
James Wilby was 41 in The Dark Room as 'Dr Alan Protheroe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1999
Poster of Regeneration
Regeneration
James Wilby was 39 in Regeneration as '2nd Lt. Siegfried Sassoon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 27 1997
Poster of The Woman In White
The Woman In White
James Wilby was 38 in The Woman In White as 'Sir Percival Glyde'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of The Treasure Seekers
The Treasure Seekers
James Wilby was 38 in The Treasure Seekers as 'Henry Carlisle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1996
Poster of Witness Against Hitler
Witness Against Hitler
James Wilby was 38 in Witness Against Hitler as 'Helmuth James von Moltke'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1996
Poster of The Chess Game
The Chess Game
James Wilby was 36 in The Chess Game as 'Lord Staunton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 19 1994
Poster of Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception
James Wilby was 34 in Immaculate Conception as 'Alistair'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1992
Poster of Howards End
Howards End
James Wilby was 34 in Howards End as 'Charles Wilcox'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1992
Poster of Adam Bede
Adam Bede
James Wilby was 34 in Adam Bede as 'Arthur Donnithorne'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1992
Poster of The Siege of Venice
The Siege of Venice
James Wilby was 33 in The Siege of Venice
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 1991
Poster of Tell Me That You Love Me
Tell Me That You Love Me
James Wilby was 33 in Tell Me That You Love Me as 'Michael Evans'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 08 1991
Poster of A Summer Story
A Summer Story
James Wilby was 30 in A Summer Story as 'Frank Ashton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 11 1988
Poster of A Handful of Dust
A Handful of Dust
James Wilby was 30 in A Handful of Dust as 'Tony Last'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1988
Poster of Maurice
Maurice
James Wilby was 29 in Maurice as 'Maurice Hall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of A Room with a View
A Room with a View
James Wilby was 28 in A Room with a View as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1986
Poster of Dutch Girls
Dutch Girls
James Wilby was 27 in Dutch Girls as 'Dundine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1985
Poster of Dreamchild
Dreamchild
James Wilby was 27 in Dreamchild as 'Baker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1985
Poster of Privileged
Privileged
James Wilby was 24 in Privileged as 'Jamie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1982
Poster of Mystery at the Prospect Hotel
Mystery at the Prospect Hotel
James Wilby will be 67+ in Mystery at the Prospect Hotel as 'Mr. Vincent'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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 Famous Five
The Famous Five
James Wilby was 65+ in The Famous Five as 'Mr Vincent'.
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Sat, Dec 09 2023
Poster of Victoria
Victoria
James Wilby was 58+ in Victoria as 'Sir Piers Gifford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 28 2016
Poster of The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells
The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells
James Wilby was 57+ in The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells as 'Pawkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 2016
Poster of Poldark
Poldark
James Wilby was 57+ in Poldark as 'Lord Falmouth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 08 2015
Poster of Legends
Legends
James Wilby was 56+ in Legends as 'Headmaster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 13 2014
Poster of The Great Train Robbery
The Great Train Robbery
James Wilby was 55+ in The Great Train Robbery as 'John Wheater'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 18 2013
Poster of Father Brown
Father Brown
James Wilby was 54+ in Father Brown as 'Sefton Scott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 14 2013
Poster of Ripper Street
Ripper Street
James Wilby was 54+ in Ripper Street as 'Charles Broadwick'.
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Sun, Dec 30 2012
Poster of Titanic
Titanic
James Wilby was 54+ in Titanic as 'Bruce Ismay'.
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Wed, Mar 21 2012
Poster of Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise
James Wilby was 53+ in Death in Paradise as 'Elias Thomson'.
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Tue, Oct 25 2011
Poster of Secret Diary of a Call Girl
Secret Diary of a Call Girl
James Wilby was 49+ in Secret Diary of a Call Girl as 'Henry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2007
Poster of Jericho
Jericho
James Wilby was 47+ in Jericho as 'Alan Mills'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 16 2005
Poster of Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
James Wilby was 46+ in Agatha Christie's Marple as 'Stanley Kirkwood'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of Island at War
Island at War
James Wilby was 46+ in Island at War as 'Sen. James Dorr'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 11 2004
Poster of Foyle's War
Foyle's War
James Wilby was 44+ in Foyle's War
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 27 2002
Poster of Murder in Mind
Murder in Mind
James Wilby was 43+ in Murder in Mind as 'Daniel Morton / Sir Richard Morton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2001
Poster of Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
James Wilby was 42+ in Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 02 2001
Poster of Trial & Retribution
Trial & Retribution
James Wilby was 39+ in Trial & Retribution
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 19 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
James Wilby was 39+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Edward Milton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
James Wilby was 38+ in Silent Witness
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Crocodile Shoes
Crocodile Shoes
James Wilby was 36+ in Crocodile Shoes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 10 1994
Poster of Lady Chatterley
Lady Chatterley
James Wilby was 35+ in Lady Chatterley as 'Sir Clifford Chatterley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 06 1993
Poster of Mother Love
Mother Love
James Wilby was 31+ in Mother Love as 'Christopher "Kit" Vesey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 29 1989
Poster of Screen One
Screen One
James Wilby was 31+ in Screen One as 'Arthur Donnithorne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1989
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
James Wilby was 31+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Nick Marvin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
James Wilby was 31+ in A Tale of Two Cities as 'Sydney Carton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 21 1989
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
James Wilby was 30+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot as 'Andrew Restarick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of The Storyteller
The Storyteller
James Wilby was 30+ in The Storyteller as 'Prince'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 15 1988
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
James Wilby was 28+ in Casualty as 'Archie Grayling'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
James Wilby was 26+ in The Bill
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
James Wilby was 26+ in Sherlock Holmes as 'Young Barclay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 24 1984