Actor
James Saxon
Born April 6, 1954 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UKDied July 2, 200313 films
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.
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First watchLes Misérables19987.2as ChabouilletIn 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert.View filmEssential films
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13 films as actor- 2003Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeDr. Johnson
- 2000The Prince and the PauperFather Abbot
- 1998Les MisérablesChabouillet
- 1996PoldarkPrince Regent
- 1995England, My EnglandVyner
- 1994Sharpe's HonourMajor Vaughan
- 1991Smack and ThistleWilks
- 1988Twelfth Night, or What You WillSir Toby Belch
- 1987A Prayer for the DyingEllerman
- 1986BigglesBertie
- 1985Family Ties VacationLuther Broder
- 1985Doctor Who: The Two DoctorsOscar
- 1981The NestingEarl