James Fox

Biography

William Fox (born 19 May 1939), known professionally as James Fox, is an English actor. He appeared in several notable films of the 1960s and early 1970s, including King Rat, The Servant, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Performance, before quitting the screen for several years to be an evangelical Christian. He has since appeared in a wide range of film and television productions.

Career Overview

James Fox has 91 screen credits in a career dating back to 1950. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently The Souvenir Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Remains of the Day, The Servant. 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

91

Birth Date

1939-05-19 00:00:00

Birth Place

London, England, UK

Known For

• 

  Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
• 

  The Remains of the Day
• 

  The Servant
• 

  As You Like It
• 

  These Foolish Things
• 

  Performance.

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

• The Souvenir Collection (1 titles)
• Sherlock Holmes (RDJ) (1 titles)
• Sherlock Holmes Collection (1 titles)
• Willy Wonka (1 titles)
• The Prince & Me (1 titles)
• The Prince & Me Collection (1 titles)
• Jack Ryan (1 titles)
• The Jack Ryan Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Johnny Depp (1 collaborations)
• Freddie Highmore (1 collaborations)
• David Kelly (1 collaborations)
• Helena Bonham Carter (1 collaborations)
• Noah Taylor (1 collaborations)
• Missi Pyle (1 collaborations)
• Deep Roy (1 collaborations)
• Christopher Lee (1 collaborations)
• Adam Godley (1 collaborations)
• Franziska Troegner (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (91 credits)

  • The Souvenir: Part II

    Narrator Patrick's Musical

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Surviving Christmas with the Relatives

    Uncle John

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • 1864

    Lord Palmerton

    actor

    actors

    - Episode 8 (2014) ... Lord Palmerton actor actors

    - Episode 7 (2014) ... Lord Palmerton actor actors

    - Episode 6 (2014) ... Lord Palmerton actor actors

    - Episode 5 (2014) ... Lord Palmerton actor actors

    - Episode 4 (2014) ... Lord Palmerton actor actors
    2014
  • Unknown Heart

    Ludlow

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • The Double

    The Colonel

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Effie Gray

    Sir Charles Eastlake

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • All at Sea

    George

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Cleanskin

    Scott Catesby

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • W.E.

    King George V

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Death in Paradise

    - Unlike Father, Unlike Son (2015) ... Martin Goodman QC actor actors

    - She Was Murdered Twice (2015) ... Martin Goodman QC (voice) (uncredited) actor actors
    2011
  • The Kid

    Alan

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Sherlock Holmes

    Sir Thomas Rotheram

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Bunny and the Bull

    Narrator

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Margaret

    Charles Powell

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Mister Lonely

    The Pope

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Merlin

    - Another's Sorrow (2012) ... King Rodor actor actors
    2008
  • Celebration

    Richard

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Lewis

    - Allegory of Love (2009) ... actor actors
    2007
  • Goodbye Mr Snuggles

    Mr. Tomly

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    Mr. Salt

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Colditz

    Lt. Colonel Fordham

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • The Prince & Me

    King Haraald

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • New Tricks

    - Spare Parts (2008) ... actor actors
    2004
  • Agatha Christie's Marple

    - The Body in the Library (2004) ... Colonel Arthur Bantry actor actors
    2004
  • Doctor Who: Shada

    Professor Chronotis (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Hideous Man

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Falklands Play

    Rt Hon Peter, 6th Baron Carrington KCMG MC (Foreign Secretary)

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Lost World

    Professor Summerlee

    actor

    actors

    - Part 2 (2001) ... Professor Summerlee actor actors

    - Part 1 (2001) ... Professor Summerlee actor actors
    2001
  • The Lost World

    Prof. Summerlee

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Mystic Masseur

    Mr. Stewart

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • All Forgotten

    Old Vladimir (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Sexy Beast

    Harry

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England's Fatal Flaw

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Remains of the Day: The Filmmaker's Journey

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Waking the Dead

    - Mask Of Sanity (2) (2007) ... Dr Bruno Rivelli actor actors

    - Mask Of Sanity (1) (2007) ... Dr Bruno Rivelli actor actors
    2001
  • The Golden Bowl

    Colonel Bob Assingham

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Up at the Villa

    Sir Edgar Swift

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Mickey Blue Eyes

    Philip Cromwell

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The Making of a Mobster: 'Mickey Blue Eyes'

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Jinnah

    Mountbatten

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Shadow Run

    Landon-Higgins

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Never Ever

    Arthur Trevane

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Anna Karenina

    Karenin

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Midsomer Murders

    - Master Class (2010) ... Sir Michael Fielding actor actors
    1997
  • The Old Curiosity Shop

    Single Gentleman

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • An Audience with Ken Dodd

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Doomsday Gun

    Sir James Whittington

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Heart of Darkness

    Gosse

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • The Remains of the Day

    Lord Darlington

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • As You Like It

    Jaques

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Patriot Games

    Lord William Holmes

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Hostage

    Hugo Paynter

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • A Question of Attribution

    Sir Anthony Blunt

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Afraid of the Dark

    Frank

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • The Russia House

    Ned

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • She's Been Away

    Hugh Ambrose

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Farewell to the King

    Col. Ferguson

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • These Foolish Things

    Nick Verney

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • The Mighty Quinn

    Thomas Elgin

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Boys in the Island

    George Farrell

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Agatha Christie's Poirot

    - Death on the Nile (2004) ... Colonel Race actor actors
    1989
  • Sun Child

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun

    Mansfield Markham

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • High Season

    Patrick

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Comrades

    William Norfolk, Governor of New South Wales

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • The Whistle Blower

    Lord

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Absolute Beginners

    Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • A Passage to India

    Richard Fielding

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes

    Lord Charles Esker

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • The Road to 1984

    Eric Blair/George Orwell/Winston Smith

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Runners

    Tom Lindsay

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Anna Pavlova

    Victor d'André

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Wogan

    - Series 6, Show 25 (1986) ... Self actor actors
    1982
  • Country

    Philip Carlion

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • No Longer Alone

    Alan Richards

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Performance.

    Chas

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Play for Today

    - Country (1981) ... actor actors
    1970
  • Sympathy for the Devil

    Self (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Duffy

    Stefane Calvert

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Isadora

    Gordon Craig

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Arabella

    Giorgio

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • Thoroughly Modern Millie

    Jimmy Smith

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • The Chase

    Jason 'Jake' Rogers

    actor

    actors
    1966
  • King Rat

    Peter Marlowe

    actor

    actors
    1965
  • Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes

    Richard Mays

    actor

    actors
    1965
  • The Servant

    Tony

    actor

    actors
    1963
  • Tamahine

    Oliver

    actor

    actors
    1963
  • The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

    Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1962
  • One Wild Oat

    Porter

    actor

    actors
    1951
  • The Miniver Story

    Toby Miniver

    actor

    actors
    1950
  • The Magnet

    Johnny Brent

    actor

    actors
    1950