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Robert James was a Scottish actor whose gift for subtle characterisation meant that he was rarely out of work in a career on stage, television and in film which spanned over five decades. He was recognisable stalwart of British television drama, a prolific "I know the face, but" performer of intelligence... See full bio »

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in Paisley, Scotland, UK

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(age 80) in Middlesex, England, UK
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2004 Suburban Nightmare (video)
Victim
 
1999 Existo
Bar Tender
 
1998 Looking After Jo Jo (TV series)
High Court judge
 
1996 The Crow Road (TV mini-series)
Blawke
– Rory (1996) … Blawke
– Fergus (1996) … Blawke
– Prentice (1996) … Blawke
 
1996 On Dangerous Ground (TV movie)
Jack Tanner
 
1996 The Innocent Sleep
Hopkin
 
1995 Taggart (TV series)
Robert Menzies
– Black Orchid (1995) … Robert Menzies
 
1995 Cold Comfort Farm (TV movie)
Mr. McKnag
 
1993 Century Falls (TV series)
Dr. Josiah Naismith
– Episode #1.6 (1993) … Dr. Josiah Naismith
– Episode #1.5 (1993) … Dr. Josiah Naismith
– Episode #1.4 (1993) … Dr. Josiah Naismith
– Episode #1.3 (1993) … Dr. Josiah Naismith
 
1993 Soft Top Hard Shoulder
Campbell
 
1992 Casualty (TV series)
Gerry Mitchell
– Cascade (1992) … Gerry Mitchell
 
1990 Dark River (TV movie)
Dr. Wormold
 
1989 Shadow of the Noose (TV mini-series)
William Wood
– The Camden Town Murder (1989) … William Wood
 
1988 Rumpole of the Bailey (TV series)
Dr. McAndrew
– Rumpole and the Quality of Life (1988) … Dr. McAndrew
 
1988 The Campbells (TV series)
Lord Justice
– The Sentence of the Court (1988) … Lord Justice
 
1986 Mixed Doubles (TV series)
Dr. McKenna
– And Baby Makes Five (1986) … Dr. McKenna
 
1986 First Among Equals (TV mini-series)
Hugh McKenzie
– Episode #1.1 (1986) … Hugh McKenzie
 
1986 The Return of the Antelope (TV series)
Grimthorpe
– Where the Heart Is (1986) … Grimthorpe
 
1985 Affairs of the Heart (TV series)
Archie
– Episode #1.5 (1985) … Archie
 
1985 A Woman of Substance (TV mini-series)
Mr. Ainsley
– Episode #1.3 (1985) … Mr. Ainsley (uncredited)
 
1984 Fox Mystery Theater (TV series)
Father Ambrey / Packard
– And the Wall Came Tumbling Down (1984) … Father Ambrey/Packard
 
1984 The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (TV mini-series)
Professor Judson
 
1984 The Jewel in the Crown (TV mini-series)
Col. Beames
– Daughters of the Regiment (1984) … Col. Beames
 
1984 The Master of Ballantrae (TV movie)
Macconnochie
 
1984 John Wycliffe: The Morning Star
Bishop Courtenay
 
1983 Jane Eyre (TV mini-series)
Brocklehurst
– Episode #1.2 (1983) … Brocklehurst
– Episode #1.1 (1983) … Brocklehurst
 
1982 Icebound in the Antarctic (TV movie)
Sir John Scott-Keltie
 
1982 Nanny (TV series)
Mr. Murrow
– A Faint and Distant Noise (1982) … Mr. Murrow
 
1981 John Diamond (TV movie)
David Jones
 
1981 Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years (TV mini-series)
Ramsay McDonald
– The Flying Peril (1981) … Ramsay McDonald
– A Menace in the House (1981) … Ramsay McDonald
– In High Places (1981) … Ramsay McDonald
– Politics Are Foul (1981) … Ramsay McDonald
– Down and Out (1981) … Ramsay McDonald
 
1981 The House on the Hill (TV series)
John Cooper
– The Mistress of the House (1981) … John Cooper
 
1980 Square Mile of Murder (TV series)
Lord Advocate
– A Kiss, a Fond Embrace (1980) … Lord Advocate
 
1980 Screenplay (TV series)
Atkins
– Lives of Our Own (1980) … Atkins
 
1980 Doom Castle (TV series)
Duke of Argyll
– Episode #1.6 (1980) … Duke of Argyll
– Episode #1.5 (1980) … Duke of Argyll
– Episode #1.4 (1980) … Duke of Argyll
– Episode #1.3 (1980) … Duke of Argyll
– Episode #1.2 (1980) … Duke of Argyll
 
1980 The Further Adventures of Oliver Twist (TV series)
Mr. Stalker
– Runaway (1980) … Mr. Stalker
– An Awful Example (1980) … Mr. Stalker
– Declarations of War (1980) … Mr. Stalker
– The Plot Thickens (1980) … Mr. Stalker
– Old Acquaintance (1980) … Mr. Stalker
 
1980 The Ravelled Thread (TV series)
Silas Trumble
– The Spy (1980) … Silas Trumble
– The Ship (1980) … Silas Trumble
– Kidnapped (1980) … Silas Trumble
– The Ledger (1980) … Silas Trumble
– The Felon (1980) … Silas Trumble
 
1973-1979 The Onedin Line (TV series)
Rowland Biddulph / Major Nesbitt
– Dirty Cargo (1979) … Major Nesbitt
– The Passenger (1974) … Rowland Biddulph
– The Silver Caddy (1974) … Rowland Biddulph
– Ice and Fire (1973) … Rowland Biddulph
– The Stranger (1973) … Rowland Biddulph
See all 6 episodes »
 
1979 Ike: The War Years (TV mini-series)
Capt. Burns
 
1979 Two's Company (TV series)
Mr. Campbell
– The Visiting Scots (1979) … Mr. Campbell
 
1978 Kidnapped (TV mini-series)
Scougal
– The Prisoner (1978) … Scougal
 
1978 A Horseman Riding By (TV series)
Capt. Gleeson
– 1918: The Service (1978) … Capt. Gleeson
 
1978 The Voyage of Charles Darwin (TV series)
Surgeon
– I Was Considered a Very Ordinary Boy (1978) … Surgeon
 
1978 The Professionals (TV series)
Cusak / David Merlin
– The Rack (1978) … David Merlin
– Where the Jungle Ends (1978) … Cusak
 
1978 Robin's Nest (TV series)
Doctor
– As Long as He Needs Me (1978) … Doctor
 
1978 Blakes 7 (TV series)
Ven Glynd
– The Way Back (1978) … Ven Glynd
 
1978 The Four Feathers (TV movie)
John (the butler)
 
1977 When the Boat Comes In (TV series)
Mr. Murcheson
– Please Say Goodbye Before You Go (1977) … Mr. Murcheson
– High Life & Hunger (1977) … Mr. Murcheson
 
1977 The Mackinnons (TV series)
James Pringle
– Playboy of the Western Highlands (1977) … James Pringle
– The Inheritance (1977) … James Pringle
– In the Public Interest (1977) … James Pringle
– Shame the Devil (1977) … James Pringle
 
1977 Nicholas Nickleby (TV mini-series)
Newman Noggs
– Episode #1.6 (1977) … Newman Noggs
– Episode #1.5 (1977) … Newman Noggs
– Episode #1.4 (1977) … Newman Noggs
– Episode #1.3 (1977) … Newman Noggs
– Episode #1.2 (1977) … Newman Noggs
See all 6 episodes »
 
1966-1976 Doctor Who (TV series)
Lesterson / High Priest / Man
– The Masque of Mandragora: Part Four (1976) … High Priest
– The Masque of Mandragora: Part Three (1976) … High Priest
– The Masque of Mandragora: Part Two (1976) … High Priest
– The Masque of Mandragora: Part One (1976) … High Priest
– The Dæmons: Episode Five (1971) … Man (uncredited)
See all 11 episodes »
 
1976 The Prince and the Pauper (TV series)
Archbishop Cranmer
– Episode #1.6 (1976) … Archbishop Cranmer
 
1975 BBC Play of the Month (TV series)
Snecky Hobart
– The Little Minister (1975) … Snecky Hobart
 
1975 Five Red Herrings (TV mini-series)
Sir Maxwell Jamieson
– Episode #1.4 (1975) … Sir Maxwell Jamieson
– Episode #1.3 (1975) … Sir Maxwell Jamieson
– Episode #1.2 (1975) … Sir Maxwell Jamieson
 
1975 Crown Court (TV series)
John Ferris
– Who Cares?: Part 1 (1975) … John Ferris
 
1974 Steptoe and Son (TV series)
Doctor
– Upstairs, Downstairs, Upstairs, Downstairs (1974) … Doctor
 
1974 Father Brown (TV series)
Doctor Wynn
– The Hammer of God (1974) … Doctor Wynn
 
1974 Spring and Autumn (TV series)
Dr. Molineux
– Episode #2.4 (1974) … Dr. Molineux
 
1973-1974 Sutherland's Law (TV series)
Hamish McNab
– The Evidence (1974) … Hamish McNab
– The Killing (1973) … Hamish McNab
 
1974 Captain Kronos - Vampire Hunter
Pointer
 
1973 Great Mysteries (TV series)
Mr. Granger
– The Monkey's Paw (1973) … Mr. Granger
 
1973 Special Branch (TV series)
Griffiths
– Threat (1973) … Griffiths
 
1973 Scotch on the Rocks (TV series)
Church minister
– Phase 4 (1973) … Church minister
 
1973 The Adventurer (TV series)
Auctioneer
– Going, Going... (1973) … Auctioneer
 
1971-1972 The Fenn Street Gang (TV series)
Dr. James / Mr. James
– The Left Hand Path (1972) … Mr. James
– When Did You Last See Your Father? (1971) … Dr. James
 
1972 Stage 2 (TV series)
Doctor
– The Duchess of Malfi (1972) … Doctor
 
1972 Love and Mr Lewisham (TV series)
Mr. Bonover
– Part 1 (1972) … Mr. Bonover
 
1970-1972 Doomwatch (TV series)
Barker / Halliday (GLC Man)
– Flood (1972) … Halliday (GLC Man)
– Project Sahara (1970) … Barker
 
1972 Doctor in Charge (TV series)
Reverend Bridgenorth
– The Minister's Health (1972) … Reverend Bridgenorth
 
1972 Adam Smith (TV series)
Landsborough
– Episode #1.12 (1972) … Landsborough
– Episode #1.11 (1972) … Landsborough
 
1972 The Befrienders (TV series)
Shaky Man
– Nobody Understands Miranda (1972) … Shaky Man
 
1972 The Shadow of the Tower (TV mini-series)
Earl of Derby / Lord Stanley
– Do the Sheep Sin? (1972) … Earl of Derby
– The White Hart (1972) … Earl of Derby
– The Crowning of Apes (1972) … Earl of Derby
– The Schooling of Apes (1972) … Lord Stanley
– Crown in Jeopardy (1972) … Lord Stanley
 
1971 Mary, Queen of Scots
John Knox
 
1965-1971 Mogul (TV series)
Alastair McFee / Barry / Eldridge
– We and Them (1971) … Alastair McFee
– Good Lord No, It's Illegal (1967) … Barry
– Young Turk (1965) … Eldridge
 
1971 Misleading Cases (TV series)
Mr. Mortmain
– The Usual Channel (1971) … Mr. Mortmain
 
1971 Play for Today (TV series)
Spence
– Orkney (1971) … Spence
 
1970 Big Brother (TV series)
Beverley Payne
– The Eleventh Commandment (1970) … Beverley Payne
 
1970 The Borderers (TV series)
Maitland of Lethington
– Plot Counterplot (1970) … Maitland of Lethington
– Among the Eagles (1970) … Maitland of Lethington
 
1970 The Six Wives of Henry VIII (TV mini-series)
Robert Barnes
– Anne of Cleves (1970) … Robert Barnes
 
1969 Counterstrike (TV series)
Pythian
– The Lemming Syndrome (1969) … Pythian
 
1968-1969 Detective (TV series)
Chief Inspector Blount / Greatorex
– The Tea-Leaf (1969) … Greatorex
– The Beast Must Die (1968) … Chief Inspector Blount
 
1962-1969 Dr. Finlay's Casebook (TV series)
Mr. Gibson / Gibson / James Gibson
– The Cheap Departed (1969) … James Gibson
– Oak, Mahogany or Walnut (1969) … James Gibson
– A Dove in the Nest (1969) … Mr. Gibson
– The Equilibrium (1968) … Mr. Gibson
– The McTavish Bequest (1967) … Mr. Gibson
See all 11 episodes »
 
1969 Sinister Street (TV mini-series)
Dickie Prescott
– The Parti-Coloured Years (1969) … Dickie Prescott
 
1965-1969 The Wednesday Play (TV series)
Denzil Trafford / Dr. Gossard
– Bam! Pow! Zapp! (1969) … Dr. Gossard
– The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne (1965) … Denzil Trafford
 
1958-1969 Armchair Theatre (TV series)
James Cartwright / Saud Martin / Victor Liebig
– The Brophy Story (1969) … Saud Martin
– After the Show (1959) … Victor Liebig
– I Can Destroy the Sun (1958) … James Cartwright
 
1965-1969 Out of the Unknown (TV series)
Dr. Kersh / Kelvin Brooke
– Liar! (1969) … Kelvin Brooke
– Thirteen to Centaurus (1965) … Dr. Kersh
 
1968 The Love Bug
Driver
 
1968 Boy Meets Girl (TV series)
Doctor
– Where Have All the Ghosts Gone? (1968) … Doctor
 
1968 The Expert (TV series)
Dr. Mitchell
– It Can't Be Done (1968) … Dr. Mitchell
 
1968 Late Night Horror (TV series)
Redvale
– The Triumph of Death (1968) … Redvale
 
1961-1968 The Avengers (TV series)
Ronnie Vance / Brigadier Mellor / Jenkins / …
– Look - (Stop Me If You've Heard This One) But There Were These Two Fellers... (1968) … Merlin
– Too Many Christmas Trees (1965) … Jenkins
– Death a La Carte (1963) … Brigadier Mellor
– Brought to Book (1961) … Ronnie Vance
– Hot Snow (1961) … Ronnie Vance (uncredited)
 
1964-1968 Theatre 625 (TV series)
Assesseur / Bishop / Latimer / …
– The Fanatics (1968) … Assesseur
– Seek Her Out (1965) … Latimer
– Parade's End #1: Some Do Not (1964) … Ruggles
– The Seekers #1: The Heretics (1964) … Bishop
 
1966-1968 Mystery and Imagination (TV series)
Carmaignac / The Stranger
– The Devil's Piper (1968) … The Stranger
– The Flying Dragon (1966) … Carmaignac
 
1967 Sanctuary (TV series)
Monsignor
– The Face of Hunger (1967) … Monsignor
 
1967 The Golden Age (TV series)
2nd Ambassador
– Henry VIII (1967) … 2nd Ambassador
 
1963-1966 Sergeant Cork (TV series)
Benedict Caradus / Dr. Stuart / Maurice Finch
– The Case of the Devil's Daughter (1966) … Benedict Caradus
– The Case of the Killer's Mark (1964) … Maurice Finch
– The Case of the Slithy Tove (1963) … Dr. Stuart
 
1960-1966 No Hiding Place (TV series)
Dr. Kelleher / George Platt / Mr. McPherson / …
– The Lifer (1966) … George Platt
– 100,000 Halfpennies (1962) … Mr. McPherson
– The Slippery Deck (1961) … Dr. Kelleher
– State Visit (1960) … Plender
– The Golden Clown (1960) … Ringmaster
 
1965 For Whom the Bell Tolls (TV series)
Lt. Berrendo
– The Bridge (1965) … Lt. Berrendo
– Verdict on Pablo (1965) … Lt. Berrendo
 
1965 Undermind (TV series)
Sir Geoffrey Savage
– Death in England (1965) … Sir Geoffrey Savage
 
1965 The Scales of Justice (TV series)
Mr. Durrant
– The Hidden Face (1965) … Mr. Durrant
 
1964 Thursday Theatre (TV series)
Rev. Clement Mercer
– When We Are Married (1964) … Rev. Clement Mercer
 
1964 Smuggler's Bay (TV series)
Mr. Glennie
– On the Beach (1964) … Mr. Glennie
– A Reward of Fifty Pounds (1964) … Mr. Glennie
– The Auction (1964) … Mr. Glennie
– In the Vault (1964) … Mr. Glennie
– A Death and a Discovery (1964) … Mr. Glennie
 
1964 Armchair Mystery Theatre (TV series)
Angus Kendrick / Conductor
– The Last Coach (1964) … Conductor
– The Blackmailing of Mr S (1964) … Angus Kendrick
 
1964 Rupert of Hentzau (TV series)
James
– The Decision of Fate (1964) … James
– The Wheel of Chance (1964) … James
– Audience with the King (1964) … James
– Return to Zenda (1964) … James
 
1964 Festival (TV series)
Lord Woodham
– August for the People (1964) … Lord Woodham
 
1963 Boyd Q.C. (TV series)
Lucas
– The Hurricane (1963) … Lucas
 
1963 Suspense (TV series)
Johnson
– Diversion to Danger (1963) … Johnson
 
1963 Z Cars (TV series)
Maison
– Enquiry (1963) … Maison
 
1963 Secret Beneath the Sea (TV series)
Professor Gordon
 
1962 The Sword in the Web (TV series)
Roland
– The Double Agent (1962) … Roland
 
1962 Masters of Venus
Stewart
 
1962 Silent Evidence (TV series)
Det. Sgt. Harris
– Prophet of Truth (1962) … Det. Sgt. Harris
– The Chosen Instrument (1962) … Det. Sgt. Harris
– Simple Arithmetic (1962) … Det. Sgt. Harris
– Shadow of the Past (1962) … Det. Sgt. Harris
 
1962 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Eustace Carter
– Murder in Shorthand (1962) … Eustace Carter
 
1962 Studio 4 (TV series)
Eustace Willoughby Wallis
– North Flight (1962) … Eustace Willoughby Wallis
 
1961 ITV Television Playhouse (TV series)
Public prosecutor
– Children of the Sun (1961) … Public prosecutor
 
1961 Hamlet (TV series)
1st Player
– The Dread Command: The Readiness Is All (1961) … 1st Player
– The Dread Command: The Play's the Thing (1961) … 1st Player
 
1961 What Every Woman Knows (TV movie)
David Wylie
 
1961 Top Secret (TV series)
Diaz
– The Disappearing Trick (1961) … Diaz
 
1961 Emergency-Ward 10 (TV series)
Pathologist
– Episode #1.474 (1961) … Pathologist
 
1961 Triton (TV movie)
Lord Nelson
 
1961 Pathfinders to Venus (TV series)
Colonel Korolyov
– Planet on Fire (1961) … Colonel Korolyov
 
1960 Fact and Fiction (TV series)
Father Juan
– Episode #1.1 (1960) … Father Juan
 
1960 The Roving Reasons (TV series)
– The Athenian Athlete (1960)
 
1960 Formula for Danger (TV series)
– A Face at the Window (1960)
– Big Business and Shady Business (1960)
– An Interview with the Press (1960)
 
1960 Hotel Imperial (TV series)
Dr. Estrada
– The Leopardess in 424 (1960) … Dr. Estrada
 
1960 Two Way Stretch
Police Superintendent
 
1959 Cards with Uncle Tom (TV movie)
Prison chaplain
 
1959 The Bridal Path
Inspector
 
1959 The Life and Death of Sir John Falstaff (TV series)
– Into Battle (1959)
 
1958 A Night to Remember
2nd Engineer Officer James Hesketh (uncredited)
 
1956 Around the World in Eighty Days
Extra (uncredited)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1975-1978 Within These Walls (TV series)
– Nemesis (1978) (writer)
– Someone's Got to Do It (1976) (writer)
– Inside Out (1975) (writer)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2010 The Sarah Jane Adventures (TV series)
 
1979 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
 
1978 Blake's 7: The Beginning (video)
Ven Glynd
 
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(1966) He acted in John Bowen's play, "After the Rain", at the Hampstead Theatre Club in Hampstead, London, England with Alec McCowen, Alan MacNaughton, Anthony Oliver, Valerie White, Douglas Sheldon and Maureen Pryor in the cast. See more »
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