Actor / Actress
Actor / Actress
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.
James Saxon is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Poldark (1996), The Paradise Club (1989), Brush Strokes (1986), Biggles (1986), We'll Meet Again (1982), Doctor Who (1963), Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989), Minder (1979). The recorded credits span 1963 to 2003, including 7 movies and 22 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
MoviePoldark
TV ShowThe Paradise Club
TV ShowBrush Strokes
MovieBiggles
TV ShowWe'll Meet Again
TV ShowDoctor Who
TV ShowAgatha Christie's Poirot
TV ShowMinder
TV ShowA Touch of Frost
TV ShowTales from the Crypt
TV ShowSharpe
TV ShowSoldier Soldier
TV ShowLovejoy
TV ShowBetween the Lines
TV ShowThe New Statesman
TV ShowMurder Most Horrid
TV ShowMaigret
TV ShowBrass
MovieLes Misérables
TV ShowMcCallum
TV ShowIn the Red
TV ShowVanity Fair
MovieA Prayer for the Dying
TV ShowIf You See God, Tell Him
TV ShowTime Riders
TV ShowTroublemakers
MovieThe Prince and the Pauper
MovieThe Nesting
MovieDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde