James Ellis
James Ellis is, in plain terms, an Irish actor with a profile that the databases keep short. He has been working on screen for about 46 years. Cast lists for 'Priest' include his name, tied to the character Father Ellerton.
James Ellis
9 Movies
20 Series
James Ellis is, in plain terms, an Irish actor with a profile that the databases keep short. He has been working on screen for about 46 years. Cast lists for 'Priest' include his name, tied to the character Father Ellerton.
Movies
Plays Father Ellerton
Priest
1995
Plays Jim O'Brien
Conspiracy of Silence
2003
Plays Ivor Coppinger
Resurrection Man
1998
Plays Pat
The Near Room
1997
Plays Patrick
Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns
1996
Plays Paddy Burke
No Surrender
1985
Plays Dickie Beal
Best
2000
Plays Patrick
Leapin' Leprechauns
1995
Plays Joe Walsh
The Long March
1980
Plays Father Dowd
Mark of the Devil
1984
TV Shows
Plays Bert Lynch
Z-Cars
1962
Plays Sarge
Nightingales
1990
Plays Michael
In Sickness and in Health
1985
Plays Charlie Adamson
So You Think You've Got Troubles
1991
Plays Jim Larkin
The Gathering Seed
1983
Plays Wino
Boys from the Blackstuff
1982
Plays Peter Warmsly
Doctor Who
1963
Plays Doyle
The Marksman
1987
Plays Murphy
Troubles
1988
Plays Bagger / Winston Parker
Heartbeat
1992
Plays Bill Kenton
The Scales of Justice
1962
Plays Niall Sheehan
Lovejoy
1986
Plays Roddy Travers
All Creatures Great and Small
1978
Plays Thin Man
The Adventures of Robin Hood
1955
Plays Father Dowd
Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense
1984
Plays Customs Officer
The Detectives
1993
Plays The Landlord
Performance
1991
Plays Police Sergeant
Till Death Us Do Part
1966
Plays The Grazer
Tripper's Day
1984
Plays Albert McVea
Screen Two
1985
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Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns
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Heartbeat
Bagger / Winston Parker · 1 episode
2003–2004
TV
Conspiracy of Silence
Jim O'Brien
2003
Film
Best
Dickie Beal
2000
Film
Resurrection Man
Ivor Coppinger
1998
Film
The Near Room
Pat
1997
Film
Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns
Patrick
1996
Film
Leapin' Leprechauns
Patrick
1995
Film
Priest
Father Ellerton
1995
Film
The Detectives
Customs Officer · 1 episode
1994
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Ellis still alive?
James Ellis passed away on March 8, 2014 at age 82.
What are the most famous roles of James Ellis?
James Ellis is best known for roles in Priest, Best, Resurrection Man.
How many movies has James Ellis been in?
Over a 34-year career (since 1980), James Ellis has appeared in 9 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was James Ellis's first movie?
The career of James Ellis began with The Long March (1980).
What is James Ellis's most recent movie or series?
James Ellis's most recent release is James Ellis: An Actor's Life, which premiered on July 2, 2007.
What TV shows has James Ellis appeared in?
On television, James Ellis has appeared in Doctor Who, Casualty, Lovejoy, All Creatures Great and Small.
James Ellis
1931-03-15 · Belfast, Ireland
Legendary Northern Irish actor who came to prominence in the 1960s for his role of Bert Lynch in the BBC TV series Z Cars.