James Fox

James Fox embodies a particular kind of English elegance, a charm always shaded with something melancholy underneath. His early run in The Servant and Performance announced a major talent, and the BAFTA newcomer award felt entirely earned. What fascinates me most, though, is the arc of his life: stepping away from acting to pursue faith, then returning years later on his own terms. Carrying the weight of the famous Fox acting dynasty while still answering to his own compass takes real conviction. That quiet strength is, I think, why he has remained compelling on screen for so many decades. I admire him.

Name (English)

James Fox

Name (Japanese)

ジェームズ・フォックス

Reading

じぇーむず・ふぉっくす

Born

May 19, 1939 (age 87)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Taurus / Rabbit

Origin

London, United Kingdom

Occupation

actor / film actor / stage actor / television actor

High school

Cleveland Heights High School

Awards & achievements

• 1964 BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles

Motto

Private

• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A7%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E3%82%BA%E3%83%BB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9

Tags

• actor
• film actor
• stage actor

Last updated

2026-06-02

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