Edward Fox
Biography
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
Johnny English Strikes Again
2018
as Agent Nine
An Ideal Husband
2018
as Earl of Caversham
The Dresser
2015
as Thornton
Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film
2014
as Self
Katherine of Alexandria
2014
as Emperor Constantius
National Theatre Live: The Audience
2013
as Winston Churchill
The Man from London
2008
as Inspector Morrison (voice)
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The Old, Old, Very Old Man
2007
as All
Lassie
2005
as Hulton
The Republic Of Love
2004
as Richard
Stage Beauty
2004
as Sir Edward Hyde
Nicholas Nickleby
2002
as Sir Mulberry Hawk
The Importance of Being Earnest
2002
as Lane
All the Queen's Men
2001
as Aitken
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Wilfred
2000
as (voice)
Lost in Space
1998
as Businessman
Forbidden Territory: Stanley's Search for Livingstone
1997
as Markham
Prince Valiant
1997
as King Arthur
A Month by the Lake
1995
as Major Wilshaw
A Feast at Midnight
1994
as Father
The Maitlands
1993
as Major Luddington
The Crucifer of Blood
1991
as Alistair Ross
Robin Hood
1991
as Prince John
They Never Slept
1991
as Monk Scott