Edward Fox

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Characters played by Edward Fox

Agent Nine — Johnny English Strikes Again (2018)

Field agent handling undercover assignments.

The Jackal — The Day of the Jackal (1973)

An apolitical British assassin hired by the OAS to assassinate the French president. He prepares an elaborate false identity, commissions a custom rifle, evades the police, and continues the mission despite learning that the plot has been compromised.

Miller — Force 10 from Navarone (1978)

Same as Cpl. John Anthony Miller, referred to by surname

Inspector Craddock — The Mirror Crack'd (1980)

A Scotland Yard detective assigned to investigate the series of murders at the village fête. Initially baffled, he seeks assistance from his aunt, Miss Marple.

Alex Faulkner — Wild Geese II (1985)

Veteran mercenary and expert marksman. Initially refuses the Hess mission but joins to protect Haddad. Endures LSD-induced hallucinations from sabotage but remains vital to the team's survival and tactical execution.

King Arthur — Prince Valiant (1997)

The ruler at the center of the Camelot setting and the keeper of the political world surrounding Excalibur. His wicked sister Morgan Le Fey acts against his interests by helping arrange the sword’s theft, while Prinz Eisenherz and Princess Ilene become caught in the resulting crisis.

Joe Brody — The Big Sleep (1978)

Man enamored with Agnes Lazelle, possesses nude photos and is later murdered.

Thornton — The Dresser (2015)

Thornton is a demure, miscast member of Sir’s company who plays the Fool in King Lear. After the performance, he tells Sir how delighted he is to have played the principal role, reflecting on the opportunities theatre can offer older actors. His comments meet Sir’s growing withdrawal from the company.

Hendricks — The Cat and the Canary (1978)

Hendricks is a psychiatrist from a nearby sanitarium who warns the relatives that a deranged, disfigured patient has escaped. He later reveals himself as Charlie's accomplice, helps chain Annabelle to a medical chair, and attempts to kill her before Paul shoots him.

Nils Krogstad — A Doll's House (1973)

Nils Krogstad is Torvald's coworker and the lender who secretly financed Nora's effort to save her husband's life. After Torvald decides to dismiss him from the bank, Krogstad blackmails Nora by threatening to expose the loan and her forged signature, though his later tenderness toward Kristine reveals a more sympathetic side.

Hugh Trimingham — The Go-Between (1971)

The Viscount and estate heir whom Marian's parents want her to marry. Marian eventually fulfills this arrangement and marries him. He later acknowledges Ted's son as his own heir before passing away in 1910.

Major Benford — Return from the River Kwai (1989)

Senior British officer and medical doctor among the prisoners of war. He survives a severe stabbing by Tanaka during the ship sinking and is subsequently rescued by an American submarine.

Career Overview

Edward Fox has 82 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Johnny English with 1 titles. Signature works include The Day of the Jackal, Gandhi, Robin Hood. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
82
Birth Date
1937-04-13
Birth Place
London, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q309980), public domain (CC0).