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James Saxon

James Saxon

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.

Known for

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
2003 • Dr. Johnson
The Prince and the Pauper
The Prince and the Pauper
2000 • Father Abbot
Les Misérables
Les Misérables
1998 • Chabouillet
Poldark
Poldark
1996 • Prince Regent
England, My England
England, My England
1995 • Vyner
Smack and Thistle
Smack and Thistle
1991 • Wilks
Twelfth Night, or What You Will
Twelfth Night, or What You Will
1988 • Sir Toby Belch
A Prayer for the Dying
A Prayer for the Dying
1987 • Ellerman

Full filmography

Les Misérables
Les Misérables
1998 • Chabouillet
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Poldark
Poldark
1996 • Prince Regent
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Biggles
Biggles
1986 • Bertie
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Family Ties Vacation
Family Ties Vacation
1985 • Luther Broder
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James Saxon – Biography, Known For & Filmography