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My Take
James Wilby intrigues me first for his unlikely birthplace, Yangon, an English actor whose roots reach into Southeast Asia. There is a whole family history hinted at there. A Durham University graduate, he delivered his defining work in Maurice (1987), a performance subtle enough to win the Volpi Cup at Venice. I have a soft spot for British actors who win through interior nuance rather than flash, and Wilby embodies that restraint. Moving easily between stage, film, and television, he is the kind of dependable, finely trained presence the industry quietly relies on. To me he is an understated but genuine asset of British acting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Wilby
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・ウィルビー
- Reading
- じぇーむず・うぃるびー
- Born
- February 20, 1958 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dog
- Origin
- Yangon, Myanmar
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Durham University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was James Wilby born?
Born February 20, 1958 (age 68).
Where is James Wilby from?
James Wilby is from Yangon, Myanmar.
What does James Wilby do?
James Wilby works as actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.