Edward Fox
Edward Charles Morice Fox (born 13 April 1937) is an English stage, film and television actor. He is the older brother of actor James Fox. He played the part of the professional assassin who is hired to assassinate the French president Charles de Gaulle in the film The Day of the Jackal (1973). He is also known for his roles in Battle of Britain (1969), The Go-Between (1971), for which he won a BAFTA award, and The Bounty (1984). He also collaborated with director Richard Attenborough, appearing in his films Oh! What a Lovely War (1969), A Bridge Too Far (1977), and Gandhi (1982). He portrayed Edward VIII in the British television drama series Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978) and appeared in the historical series Taboo (2017). In addition to film and television work, he has also garnered acclaim as a stage actor. In 2003, Fox was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his services to Drama.
Filmography (118 titles)
7.8ShowThe Gentlemen
Archibald Horatio Landrover Horniman · 2024
6.3MovieJohnny English Strikes Again
Agent Nine · 2018
7.5MovieAn Ideal Husband
Earl of Caversham · 2018
7.9ShowTaboo
Horace Delaney · 2017
6.2MovieThe Dresser
Thornton · 2015
4.8MovieRichard Attenborough: A Life in Film
Self · 2014
2.7MovieKatherine of Alexandria
Emperor Constantius · 2014
8.3MovieNational Theatre Live: The Audience
Winston Churchill · 2013
7.1MovieThe Man from London
Inspector Morrison (voice) · 2008
6.5ShowOliver Twist
Mr Brownlow · 2007
7.6ShowLewis
Dr. Yardley · 2007
The Old, Old, Very Old Man
All · 2007
6.4MovieLassie
Hulton · 2005
7.8ShowAgatha Christie's Marple
Caterham · 2004
4.9MovieThe Republic Of Love
Richard · 2004
6.6MovieStage Beauty
Sir Edward Hyde · 2004
6.9MovieNicholas Nickleby
Sir Mulberry Hawk · 2002
7.7ShowDaniel Deronda
Sir Hugo Mallinger · 2002
7.9ShowFoyle's War
Asst. Commissioner Summers · 2002
6.8MovieThe Importance of Being Earnest
Lane · 2002
5.0MovieAll the Queen's Men
Aitken · 2001
Wilfred
(voice) · 2000
5.4MovieLost in Space
Businessman · 1998
6.5MovieForbidden Territory: Stanley's Search for Livingstone
Markham · 1997
5.7ShowA Dance to the Music of Time
Uncle Giles · 1997
5.2MoviePrince Valiant
King Arthur · 1997
7.5ShowMidsomer Murders
William Bingham · 1997
7.6MovieRosamunde Pilcher: September
Archie · 1996
7.2ShowGulliver's Travels
General Limtoc · 1996
5.0ShowSeptember
Archie · 1996