James Saxon
Actor
Known for
For decades now, James Saxon has been a British actor with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. The bulk of the career has been spent in crime. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 26 titles. his Chabouillet in 'Les Misérables' is the best-remembered role on the list. There is 'A Prayer for the Dying' as well.
James Saxon
Actor
For decades now, James Saxon has been a British actor with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. The bulk of the career has been spent in crime. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 26 titles. his Chabouillet in 'Les Misérables' is the best-remembered role on the list. There is 'A Prayer for the Dying' as well.
TV Shows (18 titles)
Plays Morris Hardacre
Brass
1983
Plays Sgt Elmer Jones
We'll Meet Again
1982
Plays DI Fairweather
The Paradise Club
1989
Plays Joseph 'Jos' Sedley
Vanity Fair
1987
Plays Phillip Crane
Brush Strokes
1986
Plays Oscar Botcherby
Doctor Who
1963
Plays Lord Chalmerston
Time Riders
1991
Plays Oswald Twist
In the Red
1998
Plays Barrister
If You See God, Tell Him
1993
Plays Evelyn Amberson
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Mortuary Attendant
A Touch of Frost
1992
Plays Dr. Julian Sadler
Lovejoy
1986
Plays Harry
Minder
1979
Plays Reggie Dyer
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
Plays Victor Crosby
The New Statesman
1987
Plays WO George Simms
Soldier Soldier
1991
Plays Young Adams
Murder Most Horrid
1991
Plays Vaughan
Sharpe
1993
Latest Trailers
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Full Filmography 26
The Prince and the Pauper
Father Abbot
2000
In the Red
Oswald Twist
1998Season 1
Les Misérables
Chabouillet
1998
Tales from the Crypt
Evelyn Amberson
1996Season 7
England, My England
Vyner
1995
Sharpe
Vaughan
1994Season 2
Murder Most Horrid
Young Adams
1994Season 2
A Touch of Frost
Mortuary Attendant
1994Season 2
If You See God, Tell Him
Barrister
1993Season 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Saxon still alive?
James Saxon passed away on July 2, 2003 at age 49.
What are the most famous roles of James Saxon?
James Saxon is best known for roles in Les Misérables, A Prayer for the Dying, Biggles.
How many movies has James Saxon been in?
Over a 22-year career (since 1981), James Saxon has appeared in 8 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was James Saxon's first movie?
The career of James Saxon began with The Nesting (1981).
What is James Saxon's most recent movie or series?
James Saxon's most recent release is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, which premiered on August 27, 2003.
What TV shows has James Saxon appeared in?
On television, James Saxon has appeared in Tales from the Crypt, Doctor Who, Agatha Christie's Poirot, A Touch of Frost.
James Saxon
1954-04-06 · Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK
William James Smyth, better known by his stage name James Saxon, was an English television and theatre character actor. He began his career in British television productions in the early 1980s, and as the decade progressed he became an in-demand charismatic support actor. He died aged 49 on 2nd July 2003.