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James Coombes

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James Coombes
James Coombes was born on 8 October 1956 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. He is an actor, known for Howards' Way (1985), Le roi David (1985) and Jeux de glaces (1985). He has been married to Cathy Finlay since 25 June 1989. They have three children.
BornOctober 8, 1956
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    Known for

    Maurice Colbourne, Jan Harvey, and Stephen Yardley in Howards' Way (1985)
    Howards' Way
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Pierre Challon
    Richard Gere in Le roi David (1985)
    Le roi David
    5.3
    • Amnon
    • 1985
    Bette Davis and Helen Hayes in Jeux de glaces (1985)
    Jeux de glaces
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • Steven Restarick
    • 1985
    Robin of Sherwood (1984)
    Robin of Sherwood
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Grendel

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    • Robin of Sherwood: Tales Untold Too
      Podcast Series
      • Grendel
      • 2025
    • Olivia Williams, Eleanor Tomlinson, Laura Donnelly, Rochelle Neil, Zackary Momoh, and Ann Skelly in The Nevers (2021)
      The Nevers
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Older Gentleman
      • 2021
    • Bad News (2020)
      Bad News
      5.2
      Short
      • Kevin Nigel
      • 2020
    • Mark Hamill and Tom Cullen in Knightfall (2017)
      Knightfall
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Governor de Rouvray
      • 2018
    • Tom Baker and Lalla Ward in Doctor Who: Shada (2017)
      Doctor Who: Shada
      7.2
      Video
      • The Krargs (voice)
      • 2017
    • Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, and Paul Jones in Doctor Who and the Shada Man (2013)
      Doctor Who and the Shada Man
      6.2
      Video
      • Krarg (voice)
      • 2013
    • Episode #1.4 (2012)
      Cardinal Burns
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Various
      • 2012
    • Doctors (2000)
      Doctors
      4.5
      TV Series
      • Dr. Giles Kane
      • Clive Staples
      • 2008–2011
    • Guy Henry in Holby City (1999)
      Holby City
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Miles Gale
      • Greg Philips
      • 2000–2007
    • Dinosapien (2007)
      Dinosapien
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Dr. Clive Aikens
      • 2007
    • Ma tribu (2000)
      Ma tribu
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Trevor
      • Spanish Policeman
      • 2003–2006
    • Jericho (2005)
      Jericho
      7.4
      TV Mini Series
      • Robin Hood
      • 2005
    • Colin Salmon and Mark Valley in Keen Eddie (2003)
      Keen Eddie
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Sir Edward Mills Sr.
      • 2004
    • Lorcan Cranitch and Patsy Palmer in McCready and Daughter (2001)
      McCready and Daughter
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Franco Bellini
      • 2001
    • Starhunter (2000)
      Starhunter
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Ike
      • 2001

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    • Born
      • October 8, 1956
      • Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK
    • Spouse
      • Cathy FinlayJune 25, 1989 - present (3 children)
    • Other works
      1980, Stage, Conrad, Much Ado About Nothing, Chichester Festival theatre, Peter Dews

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    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male

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      Was the "Milk Tray Man" in the iconic British commercials for the Cadbury's chocolates in the eighties. He took over from Gary Myers. He also led many other major campaigns including the Bafta winning "Boddingtons" commercials.

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