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James Saxon

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Apr 06 1954
Birthplace: Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK

Death: Wed, Jul 02 2003
James Saxon is 49 years old
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Poster of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
James Saxon would have been no older than 49 in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as 'Dr. Johnson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 27 2003
Poster of The Prince and the Pauper
The Prince and the Pauper
James Saxon was 46 in The Prince and the Pauper as 'Father Abbot'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2000
Poster of Les Misérables
Les Misérables
James Saxon was 44 in Les Misérables as 'Chabouillet'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1998
Poster of Poldark
Poldark
James Saxon was 42 in Poldark as 'Prince Regent'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 03 1996
Poster of England, My England
England, My England
James Saxon was 40 in England, My England as 'Vyner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Sharpe's Honour
Sharpe's Honour
James Saxon was 40 in Sharpe's Honour as 'Major Vaughan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 1994
Poster of Smack and Thistle
Smack and Thistle
James Saxon was 37 in Smack and Thistle as 'Wilks'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1991
Poster of Twelfth Night, or What You Will
Twelfth Night, or What You Will
James Saxon was 34 in Twelfth Night, or What You Will as 'Sir Toby Belch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1988
Poster of A Prayer for the Dying
A Prayer for the Dying
James Saxon was 33 in A Prayer for the Dying as 'Ellerman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1987
Poster of Biggles
Biggles
James Saxon was 32 in Biggles as 'Bertie'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1986
Poster of Family Ties Vacation
Family Ties Vacation
James Saxon was 31 in Family Ties Vacation as 'Luther Broder'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 22 1985
Poster of Doctor Who: The Two Doctors
Doctor Who: The Two Doctors
James Saxon was 30 in Doctor Who: The Two Doctors as 'Oscar'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 1985
Poster of The Nesting
The Nesting
James Saxon was 27 in The Nesting as 'Earl'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1981

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 In the Red
In the Red
James Saxon was 44+ in In the Red as 'Oswald Twist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 26 1998
Poster of McCallum
McCallum
James Saxon was 42+ in McCallum
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 13 1997
Poster of If You See God, Tell Him
If You See God, Tell Him
James Saxon was 39+ in If You See God, Tell Him as 'Barrister'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 11 1993
Poster of Sharpe
Sharpe
James Saxon was 39+ in Sharpe as 'Vaughan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 05 1993
Poster of A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost
James Saxon was 38+ in A Touch of Frost as 'Mortuary Attendant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of Between the Lines
Between the Lines
James Saxon was 38+ in Between the Lines
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 04 1992
Poster of Maigret
Maigret
James Saxon was 37+ in Maigret
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 09 1992
Poster of Murder Most Horrid
Murder Most Horrid
James Saxon was 37+ in Murder Most Horrid as 'Young Adams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 1991
Poster of Time Riders
Time Riders
James Saxon was 37+ in Time Riders as 'Lord Chalmerston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 16 1991
Poster of Soldier Soldier
Soldier Soldier
James Saxon was 37+ in Soldier Soldier as 'WO George Simms'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1991
Poster of Troublemakers
Troublemakers
James Saxon was 35+ in Troublemakers as 'Boss'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 14 1990
Poster of The Paradise Club
The Paradise Club
James Saxon was 35+ in The Paradise Club as 'DI Fairweather'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1989
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
James Saxon was 35+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Evelyn Amberson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
James Saxon was 34+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot as 'Reggie Dyer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of The New Statesman
The New Statesman
James Saxon was 33+ in The New Statesman as 'Victor Crosby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
James Saxon was 33+ in Vanity Fair as 'Joseph 'Jos' Sedley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 06 1987
Poster of Brush Strokes
Brush Strokes
James Saxon was 32+ in Brush Strokes as 'Phillip Crane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 01 1986
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
James Saxon was 31+ in Lovejoy as 'Dr. Julian Sadler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of Brass
Brass
James Saxon was 28+ in Brass as 'Morris Hardacre'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 21 1983
Poster of We'll Meet Again
We'll Meet Again
James Saxon was 27+ in We'll Meet Again as 'Sgt. Elmer Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 19 1982
Poster of Minder
Minder
James Saxon was 25+ in Minder as 'Harry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
James Saxon was 9+ in Doctor Who as 'Oscar Botcherby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963