Emrys James was a British actor who is best known for his roles in Dragonslayer, The Scarlet and the Black, and The Rise and Fall of César Birotteau. He was recognized for his significant contributions to theatre, particularly through his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Personal and Family Life
Born Robert Emrys James on September 1, 1928, in Machynlleth, Wales, he grew up as the son of a coal miner. Emrys married the Welsh novelist Sian James in 1958, and they remained together until his passing in 1989. He had a successful theatre career, graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and performing for nearly thirty years with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Death and Legacy
Emrys James passed away on February 5, 1989, in Evesham, Worcestershire, England. He left a lasting legacy as a leading Shakespearean actor, known for his powerful performances both on stage and in film. In 1976, he was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award, highlighting his impact in the theatrical world.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dragonslayer | 1981-06-26 | Valerian’s Father |
| The Castiglioni Brothers | 1958-07-17 | Guido Guido |
| The Sign of Four | 1987-03-07 | Inspector Athelney Jones |
| Doctor Who: State of Decay | 1980-12-13 | Aukon |
| Brecht and Co | 1979-08-10 | Brecht |
| Hamlet | 1980-05-25 | Player King |
| Eureka | 1983-05-01 | Judge |
| Pygmalion | 1973-12-16 | |
| Antony & Cleopatra | 1981-05-08 | Enobarbus |
| Giro City | 1982-11-01 | Tommy Williams |
| The Mark of Satan | 1980-12-06 | Dr. Harris |
| Gauguin the Savage | 1980-04-29 | Maurice Schuffenecker |
| The Portsmouth Defence | 1966-03-30 | Arthur Pickett |
| Out Of Love | 1988-08-10 | Emrys Price |
| God’s Chosen Car Park | 1986-12-01 | Nathaniel Box |
| The Man in the Iron Mask | 1977-07-17 | Percerin |
| Open All Hours | 1976-02-20 | |
| BBC Television Shakespeare | 1978-12-03 | |
| The Diary of Anne Frank | 1987-01-04 | Otto Frank |
| Seven of One | 1973-03-25 | |
| Doctor Who | 1963-11-23 | Aukon |
| The Wednesday Play | 1964-09-30 | |
| Fall of Eagles | 1974-03-15 | Count Taaffe |
| BBC Play of the Month | 1965-10-19 | Dr. Pangloss |
| Escape | 1980-09-12 | |
| Maigret | 1960-10-31 | |
| Thirty-Minute Theatre | 1965-10-07 | |
| Hammer House of Horror | 1980-09-13 | |
| Sherlock Holmes | 1984-04-24 | Inspector Athelney Jones |
| Testament of Youth | 1979-11-04 | Mr. Brittain |
| Home to Roost | 1985-04-19 | R.J. Cockcroft |
| The Main Chance | 1969-06-18 | Derek Adams |
| Peter and Paul | 1981-04-12 | Ananias |
| Anna of the Five Towns | 1985-01-09 | Ephraim Tellwright |
| Time for Murder | 1985-11-09 | Chief Inspector Dryden |