Portrait of James Cairncross

James Cairncross

Bio: James Cairncross was born on 21 December 1915 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Tom Jones (1963), Doctor Who (1963) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950)
Born: Tue, Dec 21 1915
Birthplace: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK

Death: Thu, Dec 17 2009
James Cairncross is 93 years old
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Poster of The Fool
The Fool
James Cairncross was 74 in The Fool as 'Mr. Trott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1990
Poster of Edna: The Inebriate Woman
Edna: The Inebriate Woman
James Cairncross was 55 in Edna: The Inebriate Woman as 'Rogo at Charitable Institution'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 1971
Poster of Hamlet
Hamlet
James Cairncross was 54 in Hamlet as 'Polonius'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1970
Poster of Lay Down Your Arms
Lay Down Your Arms
James Cairncross was 54 in Lay Down Your Arms as 'Julian'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 23 1970
Poster of Doctor Who: The Krotons
Doctor Who: The Krotons
James Cairncross was 53 in Doctor Who: The Krotons as 'Beta'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 1969
Poster of Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror
Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror
James Cairncross was 48 in Doctor Who: The Reign of Terror as 'Lemaitre'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1964
Poster of Tom Jones
Tom Jones
James Cairncross was 47 in Tom Jones as 'Parson Supple'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 24 1963
Poster of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
James Cairncross was 46 in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner as 'Mr. Jones (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 1962

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
James Cairncross was 56+ in Crown Court as 'John Bray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of Van der Valk
Van der Valk
James Cairncross was 56+ in Van der Valk as 'Dr. Jagerman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
James Cairncross was 55+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Briggs, Coroner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
James Cairncross was 49+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Prior, Alonso'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
James Cairncross was 47+ in Doctor Who as 'Lemaitre'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963