James Grout
Known for
James Grout has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 60 years of work add up to around 48 titles. The single most recognizable credit is 'The Abominable Dr. Phibes', playing Sergeant. 'Inspector Morse' belongs on any short list of his work.
James Grout
13 Movies
35 Series
James Grout has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 60 years of work add up to around 48 titles. The single most recognizable credit is 'The Abominable Dr. Phibes', playing Sergeant. 'Inspector Morse' belongs on any short list of his work.
TV Shows
Plays George Kingston
The First Lady
1968
Plays Chief Superintendent Strange
Inspector Morse
1987
Plays Gowing
The Diary of a Nobody
1979
Plays Superintendent Rafferty
Turtle's Progress
1979
Plays Granville Bennett
All Creatures Great and Small
1978
Plays Inspector
The Box of Delights
1984
Plays Professor George Bunn
A Very Peculiar Practice
1986
Plays Mr. Justice Ollie Oliphant
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
Plays Superintendent Carson
Crown Court
1972
Plays Mr. Spenlow
David Copperfield
1999
Plays Mr McAllister
The Beiderbecke Affair
1985
Plays Jonas Bradlaw
Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle
1977
Plays Robert Koch
Microbes and Men
1974
Plays Dr. Friendman
Playhouse
1974
Plays Mr Rutley
Goodnight Sweetheart
1993
Plays James Johns
Centre Play
1973
Plays Town Crier
Theatre 625
1964
Plays CI Russell
Malice Aforethought
1979
Plays Det. Sgt. Evans
The Bounder
1982
Plays Hobbs
The Guardians
1971
Plays Major Hawkins
Budgie
1971
Plays William Rowland
The Agatha Christie Hour
1982
Plays Petroc
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
1956
Plays Supt. Cramer
Thriller
1973
Plays Kolmaar
Van der Valk
1972
Plays Catesby / Ely (voice)
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
1992
Plays Silence
Performance
1991
Plays Sparta
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
Plays PC Thorpe
The Misfit
1970
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Full Filmography
David Copperfield
Mr. Spenlow · 2 episodes
1999–
TV
King Richard III
Catesby/Ely (voice)
1994
Film
Goodnight Sweetheart
Mr Rutley · 2 episodes
1993–
TV
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales
Catesby / Ely (voice) · 1 episode
1992–
TV
The Old Devils
Peter Thomas
1992
Film
Performance
Silence · 1 episode
1991–
TV
Inspector Morse
Chief Superintendent Strange · 28 episodes
1987–
TV
A Very Peculiar Practice
Professor George Bunn · 4 episodes
1986–
TV
The Beiderbecke Affair
Mr McAllister · 2 episodes
1985–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Grout still alive?
James Grout passed away on June 24, 2012 at age 84.
What are the most famous roles of James Grout?
James Grout is best known for roles in The Abominable Dr. Phibes, The Ruling Class, Loophole.
How many movies has James Grout been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1966), James Grout has appeared in 13 movies and 35 TV shows.
What was James Grout's first movie?
The career of James Grout began with Macbeth (1966).
What is James Grout's most recent movie or series?
James Grout's most recent release is David Copperfield, which premiered on December 25, 1999.
What TV shows has James Grout appeared in?
On television, James Grout has appeared in Inspector Morse, David Copperfield, Goodnight Sweetheart, All Creatures Great and Small.
James Grout
1927-10-22 · London, England, UK
James Grout has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 60 years of work add up to around 48 titles. The single most recognizable credit is 'The Abominable Dr. Phibes', playing Sergeant. 'Inspector Morse' belongs on any short list of his work.