James Booth

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Characters played by James Booth

US General — The Delta Force (1986)

High-ranking military official involved in strategic decisions.

Mr. Brown — Keeping Mum (2005)

The Goodfellow's neighbor and owner of a relentlessly barking Jack Russell terrier. He is murdered by Grace to resolve Gloria's chronic sleep deprivation.

Pte. Henry Hook — Zulu (1964)

British soldier who rallies wounded patients to escape a burning hospital during the Zulu assault.

Mulgrew — American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990)

Sadistic ex-soldier and terrorist leader planning to detonate a nuclear device.

Ralph Crawford — Airport '77 (1977)

Airport official monitoring flight status.

Velasquez — Zorro, The Gay Blade (1981)

Esteban's tax collector who extorts peasants. After being defeated by Zorro, he reports the theft to Esteban and falsely accuses Diego of being the vigilante.

Jim Radford — Revenge (1971)

Jim Radford is a pub landlord mourning his daughter's rape and murder, and the father of Lee and Jill from his first marriage. Pressured by Harry and Lee, he agrees to kidnap Seely and hide him in the pub cellar, creating severe tension within his family and friendships.

Ambrose Tuttle — The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom (1968)

Bumbling orphan and Robert's employee sent to repair a sewing machine. Captivated by Harriet, he hides in their attic, educates himself with books, and secretly advises Robert on business diversification. He eventually marries Harriet, providing stability before later returning to her husband.

Russian Minister — The Red Phone: Checkmate (2004)

High-ranking official navigating complex geopolitical tensions and threats.

Zack The Preacher — Gunsmoke: To the Last Man (1992)

Religious figure or evangelist, interacts with ranchers and outlaws in the territory.

Jim Stephens — French Dressing (1964)

Jim is a deckchair attendant in Gormleigh whose easygoing life is disrupted when his suggestion for a film festival leads to a mission to recruit French star Françoise Fayol. He travels to France with his friend Henry, grows close to Fayol, and helps promote the festival, while his relationship with Judy becomes strained.

Matthews — Penny Gold (1973)

Matthews is an investigator called to examine the murder of Delphi / Diane in Windsor. He refuses to accept the initial burglary explanation, questions the shop assistant's account, and connects the Penny-Gold stamp to the motive. Working with Roger, he challenges the suspects' alibis and seeks to reopen questioning after Blachford's death.

Career Overview

James Booth has 60 screen credits in a career dating back to 1957. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently American Ninja with 2 titles. Signature works include American Ninja 4: The Annihilation, Programmed to Kill, Penny Gold. 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
60
Birth Date
1927-12-19
Birth Place
Croydon, Surrey, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q323524), public domain (CC0).