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My Take
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.
Overview
James William Fox (born William Fox; 19 May 1939) is an English actor, known for his work in film and television. He is a member of the Fox family of actors. Fox's career began in the 1960s through leading roles in films such as The Servant (1963), King Rat (1965), Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines (1965), Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967), and Performance (1970).
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1. Profile
- 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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / stage actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Cleveland Heights High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1964 BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.