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James Fox(I)

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James Fox in A Long Way from Home (2013)
A comedy centered on a man who is driven insane by the appearance of his doppleganger.
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The Double (2013)
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James Fox is the second of three sons, born to the theatrical agent Robin Fox and his actress wife Angela Worthington - aka Angela Fox. His brothers are the actor Edward Fox and the producer Robert Fox. He started acting as a child actor and used his real name, until he reached his early 20s. He trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. He left for nine years from 1970 to 1979 to pursue Christian vocational work. His niece is the actress Emilia Fox and he has a half-brother to the actor Daniel Chatto. From his marriage to Mary Piper, he has four sons: Thomas Fox, born 1975; Robin Fox, born 1976; the actors Laurence Fox, born 1978; Jack Fox, born 1985, and one daughter, Lydia Fox, born 1979. He published a book, "Comeback: An Actor's Direction", in 1983.
BornMay 19, 1939
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BornMay 19, 1939
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Known for

    Jude Law, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Strong, and Rachel McAdams in Sherlock Holmes (2009)
    Sherlock Holmes
    7.6
    • Sir Thomas Rotheram
    • 2009
    Charlie et la Chocolaterie (2005)
    Charlie et la Chocolaterie
    6.7
    • Mr. Salt
    • 2005
    Ben Kingsley and Ray Winstone in Sexy Beast (2000)
    Sexy Beast
    7.3
    • Harry
    • 2000
    La route des Indes (1984)
    La route des Indes
    7.3
    • Richard Fielding
    • 1984

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Honor Swinton Byrne in The Souvenir: Part II (2021)
      The Souvenir: Part II
      7.1
      • Narrator Patrick's Musical
      • 2021
    • Joely Richardson, Ronni Ancona, James Fox, Patricia Hodge, Michael Landes, Sally Phillips, Julian Ovenden, Gemma Whelan, Sophie Simnett, Kitty Peterkin, Lochlan White, and Riley White in Surviving Christmas with the Relatives (2018)
      Surviving Christmas with the Relatives
      5.2
      • Uncle John
      • 2018
    • Jim Broadbent, Charlotte Rampling, and Ben Whishaw in London Spy (2015)
      London Spy
      7.4
      TV Mini Series
      • James
      • 2015
    • Ben Miller in Meurtres au paradis (2011)
      Meurtres au paradis
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Martin Goodman QC
      • 2015
    • 1864 - Amour et Trahisons en Temps de Guerre (2014)
      1864 - Amour et Trahisons en Temps de Guerre
      6.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Lord Palmerston
      • 2014
    • Emma Thompson and Dakota Fanning in Effie Gray (2014)
      Effie Gray
      6.0
      • Sir Charles Eastlake
      • 2014
    • Carolina Vera and Greg Wise in Rosamunde Pilcher (1993)
      Rosamunde Pilcher
      3.9
      TV Series
      • Ludlow
      • 2014
    • Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Brendan Coyle, Joanne Froggatt, Penelope Wilton, Allen Leech, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Lily James, Fifi Hart, and Oliver Barker in Downton Abbey (2010)
      Downton Abbey
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Lord Aysgarth
      • 2013
    • The Great Train Robbery (2013)
      The Great Train Robbery
      7.3
      TV Mini Series
      • Henry Brooke
      • 2013
    • Jesse Eisenberg in The Double (2013)
      The Double
      6.4
      • The Colonel
      • 2013
    • James Fox and Natalie Dormer in A Long Way from Home (2013)
      A Long Way from Home
      5.4
      • Joseph
      • 2013
    • Utopia (2013)
      Utopia
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Assistant
      • 2013
    • Richard Wilson, Angel Coulby, Katie McGrath, Colin Morgan, and Bradley James in Merlin (2008)
      Merlin
      7.9
      TV Series
      • King Rodor
      • 2012
    • Sean Bean in Menace d'État (2012)
      Menace d'État
      6.2
      • Scott
      • 2012
    • James D'Arcy and Andrea Riseborough in W.E. (2011)
      W.E.
      6.2
      • King George V
      • 2011

    Soundtrack



    • La route des Indes (1984)
      La route des Indes
      7.3
      • performer: "The Sun, whose Rays are All Ablaze" (uncredited)
      • 1984
    • Millie (1967)
      Millie
      6.9
      • performer: "The Tapioca"
      • 1967

    Videos47

    The Double
    Clip 0:50
    The Double
    W.E.
    Clip 0:34
    W.E.
    W.E.
    Clip 0:34
    W.E.
    Red Riding: 1980
    Clip 1:06
    Red Riding: 1980
    Red Riding: 1980
    Clip 1:17
    Red Riding: 1980
    Red Riding: 1980
    Clip 0:43
    Red Riding: 1980
    Sherlock Holmes
    Clip 1:18
    Sherlock Holmes

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Dzheims Foks
    • Height
      • 1.85 m
    • Born
      • May 19, 1939
      • London, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Mary Elizabeth PiperSeptember 15, 1973 - April 19, 2020 (her death, 5 children)
    • Children
        Robin Fox
    • Parents
        Robin Fox
    • Relatives
        Robert Fox(Sibling)
    • Other works
      Appeared in the BBCi webcast drama "Doctor Who: Shada" written by Douglas Adams.
    • Publicity listings
      • 2 Interviews
      • 1 Article

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Fox left the acting profession for nine years (1970-1979) after he filmed Performance (1970) with Mick Jagger. A combination of his father's recent death, the strain of filming and smoking the hallucinogen DMT with Mick Jagger led to a nervous breakdown. Fox subsequently joined a religious organisation known as "The Navigators" which is similar to the Gideons and is closely associated with the ministry of Billy Graham.
    • Quotes
      [on his 9-year break from acting]: People think Performance (1970) blew my mind... my mind was blown long before that.
    • Trademark
        Rich smooth voice

    FAQ

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    • How old is James Fox?
      86 years old
    • When was James Fox born?
      May 19, 1939
    • Where was James Fox born?
      London, England, UK
    • What is James Fox's birth name?
      William Fox
    • How tall is James Fox?
      6 feet 1 inch, or 1.85 meters

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