Highest rated as cast or director
Gandhi
1982
Shaka Zulu
1986 · 1 Season
The Dresser
2015
Daniel Deronda
2002 · 1 Season
The Duellists
1977
Edward Fox's 5 titles from the 1980s have a median Balasaur Score of 70, led by Gandhi (81) and Shaka Zulu (76), against 65 for those from the 1970s.
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.
Acted in 104
2010s
- 2018
An Ideal Husband
Earl of Caversham
- 2017
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
National Theatre Live: The Audience
Winston Churchill
2000s
- 2008
The Man from London
Inspector Morrison (voice)
- 2007
- 2005
- 2004
- 2002
The Importance of Being Earnest
Lane
- 2001
All the Queen's Men
Aitken
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
Forbidden Territory: Stanley's Search for Livingstone
Markham
A Dance to the Music of Time
Uncle Giles · 4 episodes
- 1996
September
Archie · 2 episodes
- 1995
- 1994
A Feast at Midnight
Father
- 1993
The Maitlands
Major Luddington
- 1991
The Strauss Dynasty
Metternich · 6 episodes
The Crucifer of Blood
Alistair Ross
They Never Slept
Monk Scott
The Strauss Dynasty
Metternich
- 1990
The Tale of Little Pig Robinson
Captain Barnabas/Butcher
Circles Of Deceit
Philip
1980s
- 1989
Return from the River Kwai
Major Benford
- 1988
- 1987
Quartermaine's Terms
St John Quartermaine
- 1986
Anastasia - The Mystery of Anna
Dr. Hauser · 2 episodes
- 1985
The Shooting Party
Lord Gilbert Hartlip
- 1984
James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate
Lord Gilbert Hartlip (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1983
The Dresser
Oxenby
- 1982
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
For Queen and Country
Colonel Rafelli · 4 episodes
- 1978
Edward and Mrs Simpson
King Edward VIII · 7 episodes
Edward & Mrs. Simpson
King Edward VIII
- 1977
Shooting the Chandelier
Nikolai
Hard Times
Captain James Harthouse · 3 episodes
Soldier of Orange
Colonel Rafelli
The Squeeze
Foreman
- 1976
Sea-Change
Andrew
- 1975
Galileo
Cardinal Inquisitor
- 1974
Dr. Watson and the Darkwater Hall Mystery
Dr. Watson
- 1973
- 1972
Bermondsey
Pip
- 1971
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Lysander
The Go-Between
Hugh Trimingham
- 1970
The Breaking of Bumbo
Horwood
Shadows of Fear
John Parker · 1 episode
1960s
- 1969
The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder
Sir Harry Carlin · 1 episode
Oh! What a Lovely War
Aide to Field-Marshal Haig
Medieval England: The Peasants' Revolt
Sir John Newton
- 1968
The Portrait of a Lady
Lord Warburton · 4 episodes
- 1967
I'll Never Forget What's'isname
Walter
The Naked Runner
Ritchie Jackson
The Jokers
Lt. Sprague
- 1966
- 1965
Life at the Top
Office Supervisor (uncredited)
- 1964
- 1963
The Mind Benders
Stewart (uncredited)
- 1962
- 1961
Appearances4
2010s
- 2014
Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film
Self
1990s
- 1990
Cluedo
Himself · 1 episode
1980s
- 1982
1960s
- 1967
