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Robert James

Born: Fri, Mar 28 1924

Birthplace: Paisley, Scotland, UK

Death: Sat, Jul 31 2004

Robert James is 80 years old

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The Power of the Daleks: Special Edition

Robert James would have been no older than 80 in The Power of the Daleks: Special Edition as 'Lesterson'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 27 2020

On Dangerous Ground

Robert James was 72 in On Dangerous Ground as 'Jack Tanner'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 13 1996

Cold Comfort Farm

Robert James was 70 in Cold Comfort Farm as 'Mr. McKnag'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995

Soft Top Hard Shoulder

Robert James was 68 in Soft Top Hard Shoulder as 'Campbell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1993

And the Wall Came Tumbling Down

Robert James was 60 in And the Wall Came Tumbling Down as 'Father Ambrey'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 19 1984

John Wycliffe: The Morning Star

Robert James was 59 in John Wycliffe: The Morning Star as 'Bishop Courtenay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984

Northern Lights

Robert James was 58 in Northern Lights as 'Duncan'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 15 1982

John Diamond

Robert James was 57 in John Diamond as 'David Jones'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 29 1981

Ike

Robert James was 55 in Ike as 'Capt. Burns'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1979

The Four Feathers

Robert James was 53 in The Four Feathers as 'John, the Butler'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978

Doctor Who: The Masque of Mandragora

Robert James was 52 in Doctor Who: The Masque of Mandragora as 'High Priest'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1976

The Monkey's Paw

Robert James was 49 in The Monkey's Paw as 'Mr. Granger'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 1973

Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter

Robert James was 49 in Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter as 'Pointer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 07 1973

Mary, Queen of Scots

Robert James was 47 in Mary, Queen of Scots as 'John Knox'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1971

Orkney

Robert James was 47 in Orkney as 'Spence'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 13 1971

Bam! Pow! Zap!

Robert James was 44 in Bam! Pow! Zap! as 'Dr. Gossard'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 05 1969

The Love Bug

Robert James was 44 in The Love Bug as 'Driver'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 23 1968

The Fanatics

Robert James was 44 in The Fanatics as 'Assesseur'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 29 1968

Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks

Robert James was 42 in Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks as 'Lesterson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1966

The Last Invasion

Robert James was 42 in The Last Invasion

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1966

Thirteen to Centaurus

Robert James was 41 in Thirteen to Centaurus as 'Dr. Kersh'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 13 1965

The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne

Robert James was 41 in The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne as 'Denzil Trafford'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1965

The Blackmailing of Mr. S

Robert James was 40 in The Blackmailing of Mr. S as 'Angus Kendrick'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 26 1964

Two-Way Stretch

Robert James was 36 in Two-Way Stretch as 'Police Superintendent'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 1960

After the Show

Robert James was 35 in After the Show as 'Victor Liebig'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1959

The Bridal Path

Robert James was 35 in The Bridal Path as 'Inspector'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1959

I Can Destroy the Sun

Robert James was 34 in I Can Destroy the Sun as 'James Cartright'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 1958

When We Are Married

Robert James was 33 in When We Are Married as 'The Rev. Clement Mercer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1957

Around the World in 80 Days

Robert James was 32 in Around the World in 80 Days as 'Extra (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1956

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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The Crow Road

Robert James was 72+ in The Crow Road as 'Blawke'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 04 1996

Century Falls

Robert James was 68+ in Century Falls as 'Dr. Josiah Naismith'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 17 1993

A Woman of Substance

Robert James was 60+ in A Woman of Substance as 'Mr. Ainsley (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 02 1985

Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense

Robert James was 60+ in Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense as 'Father Ambrey/Packard'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 05 1984

Jane Eyre

Robert James was 59+ in Jane Eyre as 'Brocklehurst'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 1983

Taggart

Robert James was 59+ in Taggart as 'Robert Menzies'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1983

Shackleton

Robert James was 59+ in Shackleton as 'Sir John Scott-Keltie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 13 1983

Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years

Robert James was 57+ in Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years as 'Ramsay Macdonald, Ramsay Macdonald (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 06 1981

House on the Hill

Robert James was 57+ in House on the Hill as 'John Cooper'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 04 1981

Ike

Robert James was 55+ in Ike as 'Capt. Burns'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 03 1979

Kidnapped

Robert James was 55+ in Kidnapped as 'Scougal'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 07 1979

Blake's 7

Robert James was 53+ in Blake's 7 as ', Ven Glynd'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 02 1978

The Professionals

Robert James was 53+ in The Professionals as 'David Merlin, Cusak'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977

Nicholas Nickleby

Robert James was 52+ in Nicholas Nickleby as 'Newman Noggs'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 1977

Robin's Nest

Robert James was 52+ in Robin's Nest as 'Doctor'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 11 1977

Rumpole of the Bailey

Robert James was 51+ in Rumpole of the Bailey as 'Dr. McAndrew'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 17 1975

Lord Peter Wimsey: Five Red Herrings

Robert James was 51+ in Lord Peter Wimsey: Five Red Herrings as 'Sir Maxwell Jamieson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 23 1975

Father Brown

Robert James was 50+ in Father Brown as 'Doctor Wynn'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1974

Playhouse

Robert James was 49+ in Playhouse as 'Mr. Argent'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 13 1974

Orson Welles' Great Mysteries

Robert James was 49+ in Orson Welles' Great Mysteries as 'Mr. Granger'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 01 1973

Crown Court

Robert James was 48+ in Crown Court as 'John Ferris'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972

The Adventurer

Robert James was 48+ in The Adventurer as 'Auctioneer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972

Play for Today

Robert James was 46+ in Play for Today as 'Spence - Celia'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970

Doomwatch

Robert James was 45+ in Doomwatch as 'Barker'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 09 1970

The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Robert James was 45+ in The Six Wives of Henry VIII as 'Robert Barnes'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1970

Counterstrike

Robert James was 45+ in Counterstrike as 'Pythian'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 1969

Sinister Street

Robert James was 45+ in Sinister Street as 'Dickie Prescott'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 10 1969

The Expert

Robert James was 44+ in The Expert as 'Dr Mitchell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 05 1968

Late Night Horror

Robert James was 44+ in Late Night Horror as 'Redvale'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 19 1968

Sanctuary

Robert James was 43+ in Sanctuary as 'Monsignor'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 29 1967

Mystery and Imagination

Robert James was 41+ in Mystery and Imagination as 'Carmaignac, The Stranger'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 29 1966

Thirty-Minute Theatre

Robert James was 41+ in Thirty-Minute Theatre as 'Ellis, Scott'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1965

Out of the Unknown

Robert James was 41+ in Out of the Unknown as 'Dr. Kersh, Kelvin Brooke'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 04 1965

The Troubleshooters

Robert James was 41+ in The Troubleshooters as 'Alastair McFee, Eldridge, Barry'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 07 1965

The Wednesday Play

Robert James was 40+ in The Wednesday Play as 'Denzil Trafford, Dr. Gossard'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1964

Theatre 625

Robert James was 40+ in Theatre 625 as 'Bishop, Ruggles, Latimer, Assesseur'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 03 1964

Detective

Robert James was 40+ in Detective as 'Chief Inspector Blount, Greatorex'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 1964

Doctor Who

Robert James was 39+ in Doctor Who as 'Lesterson, High Priest, Man (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963

Sergeant Cork

Robert James was 39+ in Sergeant Cork as 'Doctor Stuart'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 29 1963

Secret Beneath the Sea

Robert James was 38+ in Secret Beneath the Sea as 'Professor Gordon'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 16 1963

Dr. Finlay's Casebook

Robert James was 38+ in Dr. Finlay's Casebook as 'Gibson, Mr. Gibson, James Gibson, Mr Gibson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 16 1962

Suspense

Robert James was 38+ in Suspense as 'Johnson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 30 1962

Studio 4

Robert James was 37+ in Studio 4 as 'Eustace Willoughby Wallis'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 22 1962

The Scales of Justice

Robert James was 37+ in The Scales of Justice as 'Mr. Durrant'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 11 1962

Z-Cars

Robert James was 37+ in Z-Cars

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962

The Avengers

Robert James was 36+ in The Avengers as 'Merlin, Ronnie Vance, Jenkins, Ronnie Vance (uncredited), Briadier Mellor'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961

Sunday-Night Play

Robert James was 36+ in Sunday-Night Play as 'David Wylie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 25 1960

No Hiding Place

Robert James was 35+ in No Hiding Place as ', Ringmaster, Plender, Dr. Kelleher, Mr. McPherson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959

Armchair Theatre

Robert James was 32+ in Armchair Theatre as 'Victor Liebig, James Cartwright, Carruthers, Saud Martin'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Robert James was 27+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Macconochie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951