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James Saxon
Actor

James Saxon

6 Apr 1954Born
2 Jul 2003Died
49Age at death
35Credits

Biography

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.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2003Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeFilm: Dr. Johnson
  2. 2000The Prince and the PauperFilm: Father Abbot
  3. 1998In the RedSeries: Oswald Twist (1 episode)
  4. 1998Les MisérablesFilm: Chabouillet
  5. 1997McCallumSeries (14 episodes)
  6. 1996PoldarkFilm: Prince Regent
  7. 1995England, My EnglandFilm: Vyner
  8. 1994Sharpe's HonourFilm: Major Vaughan
  9. 1993If You See God, Tell HimSeries: Barrister (1 episode)
  10. 1993SharpeSeries: Vaughan (1 episode)
  11. 1992A Touch of FrostSeries: Mortuary Attendant (1 episode)
  12. 1992Between the LinesSeries (1 episode)
  13. 1992MaigretSeries (1 episode)
  14. 1991Murder Most HorridSeries: Young Adams (1 episode)
  15. 1991Time RidersSeries: Lord Chalmerston (1 episode)
  16. 1991Soldier SoldierSeries: WO George Simms (1 episode)
  17. 1991Smack and ThistleFilm: Wilks
  18. 1990TroublemakersSeries: Boss (5 episodes)
  19. 1989The Paradise ClubSeries: DI Fairweather (10 episodes)
  20. 1989Tales from the CryptSeries: Evelyn Amberson (1 episode)
  21. 1989Agatha Christie's PoirotSeries: Reggie Dyer (1 episode)
  22. 1988Twelfth Night, or What You WillFilm: Sir Toby Belch
  23. 1987The New StatesmanSeries: Victor Crosby (1 episode)
  24. 1987A Prayer for the DyingFilm: Ellerman
  25. 1987Vanity FairSeries: Joseph 'Jos' Sedley (10 episodes)
  26. 1986Brush StrokesSeries: Phillip Crane (5 episodes)
  27. 1986BigglesFilm: Bertie
  28. 1986LovejoySeries: Dr. Julian Sadler (1 episode)
  29. 1985Family Ties VacationFilm: Luther Broder
  30. 1985Doctor Who: The Two DoctorsFilm: Oscar
  31. 1983BrassSeries: Morris Hardacre (32 episodes)
  32. 1982We'll Meet AgainSeries: Sgt Elmer Jones (13 episodes)
  33. 1981The NestingFilm: Earl
  34. 1979MinderSeries: Harry (1 episode)
  35. 1963Doctor WhoSeries: Oscar Botcherby (3 episodes)

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