James Fox
Known for
A distinguished English actor from a famous acting family, with a career spanning six decades. He made his name young as the sinister interloper in 'Performance' (1970) and 'The Servant' (1963), stepped away from acting for a decade, then returned to a rich run of character work in films such as 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' (2005) and 'Sherlock Holmes' (2009). Elegant and quietly authoritative, he is a consummate English gentleman of the screen, admired for his refinement and range.
James Fox
58 Movies
26 Series
A distinguished English actor from a famous acting family, with a career spanning six decades. He made his name young as the sinister interloper in 'Performance' (1970) and 'The Servant' (1963), stepped away from acting for a decade, then returned to a rich run of character work in films such as 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' (2005) and 'Sherlock Holmes' (2009). Elegant and quietly authoritative, he is a consummate English gentleman of the screen, admired for his refinement and range.
Movies
Plays Mr. Salt
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005
Plays Sir Thomas Rotheram
Sherlock Holmes
2009
Plays Lord William Holmes
Patriot Games
1992
Plays King Haraald
The Prince & Me
2004
Plays Lord Darlington
The Remains of the Day
1993
Plays The Colonel
The Double
2014
Plays Harry
Sexy Beast
2001
Plays Lord Charles Esker
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
1984
Plays Karenin
Anna Karenina
1997
Plays Ned
The Russia House
1990
Plays Jason 'Jake' Rogers
The Chase
1966
Plays Richard Fielding
A Passage to India
1984
Plays King George V
W.E.
2011
Plays Tony
The Servant
1963
Plays Tom Lindsay
Runners
1983
Plays Richard Mays
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
1965
Plays Scott Catesby
Cleanskin
2012
Plays Lt. Colonel Fordham
Colditz
2005
Plays Philip Cromwell
Mickey Blue Eyes
1999
Plays Sir Charles Eastlake
Effie Gray
2014
Plays Chas
Performance.
1970
Plays Hugo Paynter
Hostage
1992
Plays Col. Ferguson
Farewell to the King
1989
Plays Jimmy Smith
Thoroughly Modern Millie
1967
Plays Peter Marlowe
King Rat
1965
Plays Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
Absolute Beginners
1986
Plays Oliver
Tamahine
1963
Plays Ludlow
Unknown Heart
2014
Plays The Pope
Mister Lonely
2008
Plays Thomas Elgin
The Mighty Quinn
1989
Plays Colonel Bob Assingham
The Golden Bowl
2000
Plays Lord
The Whistle Blower
1986
Plays Victor d'André
Anna Pavlova
1983
Plays Frank
Afraid of the Dark
1992
Plays Mountbatten
Jinnah
1998
Plays Sir Edgar Swift
Up at the Villa
2000
Plays Giorgio
Arabella
1967
Plays Toby Miniver
The Miniver Story
1950
Plays Gordon Craig
Isadora
1968
Plays Johnny Brent
The Magnet
1950
Plays Uncle John
Surviving Christmas with the Relatives
2018
Plays Old Vladimir (voice)
All Forgotten
2001
Plays Patrick
High Season
1987
Plays William Norfolk, Governor of New South Wales
Comrades
1987
Plays Jaques
As You Like It
1992
Plays Alan
The Kid
2010
Plays Joseph
A Long Way From Home
2013
Plays Stefane Calvert
Duffy
1968
Plays Professor Chronotis (voice)
Doctor Who: Shada
2003
Plays George
All at Sea
2012
TV Shows
Plays Waldorf Astor
Nancy Astor
1982
Plays The Assistant
Utopia
2013
Plays Hugh Cavendish
The Choir
1995
Plays Foster
Never Come Back
1990
Plays Lord Fischel
The Dwelling Place
1994
Plays Lord Palmerston
1864
2014
Plays Professor Summerlee
The Lost World
2001
Plays Dr. Bates
Gulliver's Travels
1996
Plays Jonas Collin
Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale
2002
Plays Longman
Kings in Grass Castles
1998
Plays Lt. Colonel Fordham
Colditz
2005
Plays Victor Dandré(as Dzheims Foks)
Anna Pavlova
1983
Plays Henry Brooke, Home Secretary
The Great Train Robbery
2013
Plays Dr Bruno Rivelli
Waking the Dead
2001
Plays Lord Halifax
Cambridge Spies
2003
Plays James
London Spy
2015
Plays Colonel Arthur Bantry
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
Plays Skipperton
Chillers
1990
Plays Professor Norman Deering
Lewis
2007
Plays King Rodor
Merlin
2008
Plays Colonel Race
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Plays Sir Michael Fielding
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Paul
Espionage
1963
Plays Nick Verney
The Play on One
1988
Plays Sir Anthony Blunt
Screen One
1989
Latest Trailers
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The Souvenir: Part II
Full Filmography
Surviving Christmas with the Relatives
Uncle John
2018
Film
London Spy
James · 1 episode
2015
TV
Death in Paradise
Martin Goodman QC (voice) (uncredited) · 2 episodes
2015
TV
1864
Lord Palmerston · 3 episodes
2014
TV
Unknown Heart
Ludlow
2014
Film
The Double
The Colonel
2014
Film
Effie Gray
Sir Charles Eastlake
2014
Film
The Great Train Robbery
Henry Brooke, Home Secretary · 2 episodes
2013
TV
Utopia
The Assistant · 6 episodes
2013
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Fox and where are they from?
James Fox is 87 years old, born on May 19, 1939 in London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of James Fox?
James Fox is best known for roles in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sherlock Holmes, Patriot Games.
How many movies has James Fox been in?
Over a 76-year career (since 1950), James Fox has appeared in 58 movies and 26 TV shows.
What was James Fox's first movie?
The career of James Fox began with The Magnet (1950).
What is James Fox's most recent movie or series?
James Fox's most recent release is The Souvenir: Part II, which premiered on October 11, 2021.
What TV shows has James Fox appeared in?
On television, James Fox has appeared in Merlin, Utopia, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Midsomer Murders.
James Fox
1939-05-19 · London, England, UK
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.