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Acting
James Saxon
- Born
- Died
- (aged 49)
- Birthplace
- Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK
- Credits
- 35 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
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TV
7.9
TV
Doctor Who
7.2
Movie
Les Misérables
8.2
TV
Agatha Christie's Poirot
5.9
Movie
A Prayer for the Dying
5.3
Movie
Biggles
7.6
TV
A Touch of Frost
5.3
Movie
The Nesting
7.4
TV
Lovejoy
7.5
TV
The New Statesman
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Sharpe
6.6
Movie
Sharpe's Honour
7.2
TV
Minder
7.6
TV
Maigret
5.5
Movie
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
6.4
Movie
The Prince and the Pauper
6.1
TV
Brush Strokes
6.9
TV
Soldier Soldier
Acting credits 35
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Film | Dr. Johnson |
| 2000 | The Prince and the Pauper Film | Father Abbot |
| 1998 | In the Red TV | Oswald Twist (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Les Misérables Film | Chabouillet |
| 1997 | McCallum TV | (14 ep) |
| 1996 | Poldark Film | Prince Regent |
| 1995 | England, My England Film | Vyner |
| 1994 | Sharpe's Honour Film | Major Vaughan |
| 1993 | If You See God, Tell Him TV | Barrister (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Sharpe TV | Vaughan (1 ep) |
| 1992 | A Touch of Frost TV | Mortuary Attendant (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Between the Lines TV | (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Maigret TV | (1 ep) |
| 1991 | Murder Most Horrid TV | Young Adams (1 ep) |
| 1991 | Time Riders TV | Lord Chalmerston (1 ep) |
| 1991 | Soldier Soldier TV | WO George Simms (1 ep) |
| 1991 | Smack and Thistle Film | Wilks |
| 1990 | Troublemakers TV | Boss (5 ep) |
| 1989 | The Paradise Club TV | DI Fairweather (10 ep) |
| 1989 | Tales from the Crypt TV | Evelyn Amberson (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Agatha Christie's Poirot TV | Reggie Dyer (1 ep) |
| 1988 | Twelfth Night, or What You Will Film | Sir Toby Belch |
| 1987 | The New Statesman TV | Victor Crosby (1 ep) |
| 1987 | A Prayer for the Dying Film | Ellerman |
| 1987 | Vanity Fair TV | Joseph 'Jos' Sedley (10 ep) |
| 1986 | Brush Strokes TV | Phillip Crane (5 ep) |
| 1986 | Biggles Film | Bertie |
| 1986 | Lovejoy TV | Dr. Julian Sadler (1 ep) |
| 1985 | Family Ties Vacation Film | Luther Broder |
| 1985 | Doctor Who: The Two Doctors Film | Oscar |
| 1983 | Brass TV | Morris Hardacre (32 ep) |
| 1982 | We'll Meet Again TV | Sgt Elmer Jones (13 ep) |
| 1981 | The Nesting Film | Earl |
| 1979 | Minder TV | Harry (1 ep) |
| 1963 | Doctor Who TV | Oscar Botcherby (3 ep) |