Actor / Actress
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Biography
Legendary Northern Irish actor who came to prominence in the 1960s for his role of Bert Lynch in the BBC TV series Z Cars.
James Ellis is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes James Ellis: An Actor's Life (2007), Priest (1995), Lorna (1987), In Sickness and in Health (1985), Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984), Z-Cars (1962), The Bill (1984), Doctor Who (1963). The recorded credits span 1955 to 2007, including 3 movies and 27 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies3
TV shows27
Active years represented1955–2007
Place of birthBelfast, Ireland
Died
Known for
MovieJames Ellis: An Actor's Life
MoviePriest
MovieLorna
TV ShowIn Sickness and in Health
TV ShowHammer House of Mystery and Suspense
TV ShowZ-Cars
TV ShowThe Bill
TV ShowDoctor Who
TV ShowCasualty
TV ShowWogan
TV ShowPlay for Today
TV ShowHeartbeat
TV ShowScreen Two
TV ShowThe Adventures of Robin Hood
TV ShowAll Creatures Great and Small
TV ShowPerformance
TV ShowLovejoy
TV ShowTill Death Us Do Part
TV ShowThe Detectives
TV ShowBoys from the Blackstuff
TV ShowMagic Grandad
TV ShowThe Scales of Justice
TV ShowCommon As Muck
TV ShowNightingales
TV ShowOne by One
TV ShowAll in Good Faith
TV ShowTripper's Day
TV ShowBig Bad World
TV ShowOliver's Travels
TV ShowA Question of Entertainment