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James Fox

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Biography

William Fox (born 19 May 1939), known professionally as James Fox, is an English actor. He appeared in several notable films of the 1960s and early 1970s, including King Rat, The Servant, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Performance, before quitting the screen for several years to be an evangelical Christian. He has since appeared in a wide range of film and television productions.

Notable films

Where to start

Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

The Servant

Appears in a KinoChain journey

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

As Mr. Salt

Sherlock Holmes

As Sir Thomas Rotheram

Patriot Games

As Lord William Holmes

The Remains of the Day

As Lord Darlington

Sexy Beast

As Harry

The Russia House

As Ned

Mickey Blue Eyes

As Philip Cromwell

Chains

KinoChain journeys

Public chains that pass through their films — or name them as a bridge.

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The Quiet Art of the British Character Actor

Eight films that celebrate the scene-stealers, the scene-setters, and the soul of British cinema: the character actors who make every frame richer.

8 films

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Acted

Sherlock Holmes

2009 · Sir Thomas Rotheram

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

2005 · Mr. Salt

The Prince & Me

2004 · King Haraald

Sexy Beast

2001 · Harry

Mickey Blue Eyes

1999 · Philip Cromwell

The Remains of the Day

1993 · Lord Darlington

Patriot Games

1992 · Lord William Holmes

The Russia House

1990 · Ned

The Servant

1963 · Tony