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James Cosmo is a film actor and television actor. James Cosmo was born in Clydebank, United Kingdom on May 24, 1948. That works out to 78 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Clydebank High School. Listed accolades include Member of the Order of the British Empire.
My Take
James Cosmo is the kind of actor whose face I recognize instantly even when his name doesn't come to mind first. Look at the run: Highlander, Braveheart, Trainspotting, Troy, Narnia, Wonder Woman. He's the dependable character actor every big production seems to want, the Scotsman from Clydebank who anchors a scene without needing top billing. I find that career deeply admirable. The MBE honor confirms what the filmography already shows, that decades of solid supporting work add up to something real. He proves you don't have to be the lead to be essential to the films people remember.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Cosmo
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・コスモ
- Reading
- じぇーむず・こすも
- Born
- May 24, 1948 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rat
- Origin
- Clydebank, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Clydebank High School
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was James Cosmo born?
Born May 24, 1948 (age 78).
Where is James Cosmo from?
James Cosmo is from Clydebank, United Kingdom.
What does James Cosmo do?
James Cosmo works as film actor, television actor, actor.
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