Biography
James Saxon
Acting
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. In total, there are 35 recognized credits in film and television. On Cinestia you can browse James Saxon's complete filmography — 13 films and 22 series — and find where to…
Career works
35
Movies
13
Series
22
Career average
6.8/10
Birth date
04/06/1954
Place of birth
Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK
Date of death
07/02/2003
Filmography highlights
Movies
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
2003 · 5.5
The Prince and the Pauper
2000 · 6.4
Les Misérables
1998 · 7.2
Poldark
1996 · 6.8
England, My England
1995 · 6.5
Sharpe's Honour
1994 · 6.6
Smack and Thistle
1991 · 7.0
Twelfth Night, or What You Will
1988 · 7.5
A Prayer for the Dying
1987 · 5.9
Biggles
1986 · 5.3
Family Ties Vacation
1985 · 5.0
Doctor Who: The Two Doctors
1985 · 7.3
The Nesting
1981 · 5.3
Series
In the Red
1998 · 6.1
McCallum
1997 · 7.5
If You See God, Tell Him
1993 · 7.5
Sharpe
1993 · 8.0
A Touch of Frost
1992 · 7.6
Between the Lines
1992 · 5.5
Maigret
1992 · 7.6
Murder Most Horrid
1991 · 6.9
Time Riders
1991 · 6.3
Soldier Soldier
1991 · 6.9
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Troublemakers
1990
The Paradise Club
1989 · 6.2
Tales from the Crypt
1989 · 8.0
Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989 · 8.2
The New Statesman
1987 · 7.5