Acting
James Saxon
Born April 6, 1954 · Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK
Died July 2, 2003 · aged 49
William James Smyth, better known by his stage name James Saxon, was an English television and theatre character actor. He began his career in British television productions in the early 1980s, and as the decade progressed he became an in-demand charismatic support actor. He died aged 49 on 2nd July 2003.
Known For
Les Misérables · 1998Les Misérables
★ 7.21998
MovieCrimeDrama
In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
A Prayer for the Dying · 1987A Prayer for the Dying
★ 5.91987
MovieCrimeDrama
Martin, an I.R.A. hitman, is seen by a Catholic priest while carrying out a hit. He grows a bond with the priest and his niece. But his past and his former employers put all their lives in danger.
Biggles · 1986Biggles
★ 5.21986
MovieActionFamily
Unassuming catering salesmen Jim Ferguson falls through a time hole to 1917 where he saves the life of dashing Royal Flying Corps pilot James "Biggles" Bigglesworth after his photo recon mission is shot down. Before he can work out what has happened, Jim is zapped back to the 1980s......
Poldark · 1996Poldark
★ 6.81996
MovieDramaTV Movie
The Cornish military captain, now a member of Parliament, is drawn into the war with France while his son falls in with smugglers. Historical drama, starring John Bowe and Mel Martin, and featuring a young Ioan Gruffudd in one of his earliest roles.
The Prince and the Pauper · 2000The Prince and the Pauper
★ 6.42000
MovieAdventureFamily
An adaptation of the classic, "The Prince and the Pauper" is the retelling of Edward Tudor and young Thomas Canty, two amazing look-alikes caught up in imperial intrigue and scandal. In fleeing from his violent father, Tom stumbles into the palace courtyard, and is seen by young Prince Edward, who takes him in. Each desiring to see what the other's life is like, the boys impulsively switch identities... little knowing what disaster lies ahead at this fault of thought. And soon Thomas becomes a pawn in the hands of Edward's malicious and greedy uncle, who would have the kingdom for himself.
The Nesting · 1981The Nesting
★ 5.31981
MovieHorrorMystery
A New York writer of gothic fiction finds her mansion full of ghosts from a brothel massacre.
Family Ties Vacation · 1985Family Ties Vacation
★ 5.01985
MovieComedyFamily
In this two-hour TV movie episode of Family Ties, the Keaton family goes on vacation to London, England and becomes entangled in an espionage plot.
Sharpe's Honour · 1994Sharpe's Honour
★ 6.61994
MovieWarHistory
Spain, 1813.
Sharpe is unwittingly caught up in a French plot; he is convicted of the murder of a Spanish nobleman and sentenced to death. This time he will need more than just his legendary courage to survive. In a desperate attempt to clear his name, Sharpe is forced to venture deep into enemy territory to capture La Marquesa, a beautiful French spy, who alone can prove his innocence.
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