Person
James Ottaway
Acting · 1908–1999 · Chertsey, Surrey, England
Biography
James Ottaway was a British film, television and stage actor whose career spanned seven decades.
Known for
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Mr. Russell
Casualty
Edwin Palmer
The Saint
Dr. Cranston
Minder
Vickery
BBC Play of the Month
Belobotnikov
Crown Court
Joseph Pearson
A Touch of Frost
Mr Adams
The Sweeney
Uncle Billy
All Creatures Great and Small
Pub Customer
Jeeves and Wooster
Mr Burwash
Filmography
- 1994Pie in the SkyJack Coverly
- 1993The DetectivesOld Gentleman
- 1992A Touch of FrostMr Adams
- 1992As Time Goes ByMr. Wellington
- 1990The WidowmakerMourner
- 1990Keeping Up AppearancesMr. Oxley
- 1990Jeeves and WoosterMr Burwash
- 1989The Paradise ClubSyd Mellors
- 1989Agatha Christie's PoirotMr. Russell
- 1986CasualtyEdwin Palmer
- 1984Big DealTommy
- 1982Shine on Harvey MoonVicar
- 1980The Long Good FridayCommissionaire
- 1980One Chance in FourAlcoholic Old Man
- 1980The Gentle TouchGeorge Taylor
- 1979MinderVickery
- 1979QuatermassArthur
- 1979The Old CrowdPiano Tuner
- 1978AffrontMr. Johns
- 1978AbsolutionFather Matthews
- 1978All Creatures Great and SmallPub Customer
- 1977Secret ArmyPriest
- 1977The Sunday DramaGeoffrey
- 1976MatchfitJack Grace
- 1975ShadowsMason
- 1975The SweeneyUncle Billy
- 1973The Love-Girl and the InnocentBelobotnikov
- 1973That'll Be The DayGranddad
- 1972Crown CourtJoseph Pearson
- 1972The ProtectorsBradley
- 1972The Sullens SistersMr. Duffy
- 1972Country MattersMr Duffy
- 1971JusticeCounty Court Judge
- 1971The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesParsloe
- 1970Ride, RideMr Stone
- 1969Up Pompeii!Scrophulus
- 1968Dad's ArmyParliament Member
- 1968Inadmissible EvidenceDinner Guest
- 1967The FellowsThomas Anthem
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthBelobotnikov
- 1965Gideon's WaySideman
- 1964Victoria ReginaMr. Richards
- 1963The Man Who Finally DiedRahn - Hotel Manager
- 1962The SaintDr. Cranston
- 1962The Cruel NecessityWhalley
- 1959In the Wake of a StrangerJohnson
- 1958Passport to ShameAssistant Registrar
- 1958The Diary of Samuel PepysSir Thomas Clarges
- 1956Hancock's Half Hour
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