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Edward Fox, actor
Actor

Edward Fox: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
45
on screen
1962–2018
box office
$248M
award win
1
average score
60
Born
April 13, 1937 (age 89)
Birthplace
Chelsea, London, England
Citizenship
British
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1960-present
Spouses
Joanna David
Children
2
Career at a glance

Edward Fox's Career in Numbers

Edward Fox's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Edward Fox works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) to An Ideal Husband (2018), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.

Edward Fox Movies by Decade

  1. 1960s 9
  2. 1970s 13
  3. 1980s 10
  4. 1990s 6
  5. 2000s 2
  6. 2010s 4

The 1970s were Edward Fox's busiest decade, with 13 films.

Edward Fox Movies by Genre

  • Drama 16
  • Comedy 5
  • Action 4
  • Mystery 4
  • History 3
  • Thriller 3
  • Crime 2
  • Sci-Fi 2
  • Fantasy 1
  • Tv movie 1

Drama is the genre Edward Fox has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of comedy (5).

Edward Fox Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
Johnny English Strikes Again $159M worldwide
Best-rated film
Johnny English Strikes Again Movie Echo Score 60
Newest film
An Ideal Husband 2018
45 credits

Edward Fox Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Edward Fox is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 60. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Edward Fox Movies as an Actor

44
  1. 2018 Johnny English Strikes Again (2018) movie poster Johnny English Strikes Again as Agent Nine · Action Movie Echo Score: 60
  2. 2018 An Ideal Husband (2018) movie poster An Ideal Husband as Earl of Caversham · Comedy
  3. 2014 Katherine of Alexandria (2014) movie poster Katherine of Alexandria as Emperor Constantius · History
  4. 2013 National Theatre Live: The Audience (2013) movie poster National Theatre Live: The Audience as Winston Churchill · Drama
  5. 2004 The Hollow (2004) movie poster The Hollow as Gudgeon · Mystery
  6. 2003 The Republic Of Love (2003) movie poster The Republic Of Love as Richard · Comedy
  7. 1997 Forbidden Territory: Stanley’s Search for Livingstone (1997) movie poster Forbidden Territory: Stanley’s Search for Livingstone as Markham · History
  8. 1997 Prince Valiant (1997) movie poster Prince Valiant as King Arthur · Fantasy
  9. 1996 Gulliver’s Travels (1996) movie poster Gulliver’s Travels as General Limtoc · Drama
  10. 1995 A Month by the Lake (1995) movie poster A Month by the Lake as Major Wilshaw · Drama
  11. 1991 The Crucifer of Blood (1991) movie poster The Crucifer of Blood as Alistair Ross · Comedy
  12. 1991 Robin Hood (1991) movie poster Robin Hood as Prince John · Tv movie
  13. 1989 Return from the River Kwai (1989) movie poster Return from the River Kwai as Major Benford · War
  14. 1987 A Hazard of Hearts (1987) movie poster A Hazard of Hearts as Lord Harry Wrotham · Drama
  15. 1986 Anastasia - The Mystery of Anna (1986) movie poster Anastasia - The Mystery of Anna as Dr. Hauser · Mystery
  16. 1986 Shaka Zulu (1986) movie poster Shaka Zulu as Lt. Francis Farewell · Drama
  17. 1985 Wild Geese II (1985) movie poster Wild Geese II as Alex Faulkner · Action
  18. 1985 The Shooting Party (1985) movie poster The Shooting Party as Lord Gilbert Hartlip · Drama
  19. 1984 The Bounty (1984) movie poster The Bounty Action
  20. 1983 The Dresser (1983) movie poster The Dresser as Oxenby · Drama
  21. 1983 Gandhi (1983) movie poster Gandhi Biography
  22. 1980 The Mirror Crack'd (1980) movie poster The Mirror Crack'd Mystery
  23. 1979 For Queen and Country (1979) movie poster For Queen and Country as Colonel Rafelli · Drama
  24. 1978 Force 10 from Navarone (1978) movie poster Force 10 from Navarone Action
  25. 1978 The Cat and the Canary (1978) movie poster The Cat and the Canary as Hendricks · Mystery
  26. 1978 The Big Sleep (1978) movie poster The Big Sleep as Joe Brody · Crime
  27. 1978 The Duellists (1978) movie poster The Duellists Drama
  28. 1978 Edward and Mrs Simpson (1978) movie poster Edward and Mrs Simpson as King Edward VIII · Drama
  29. 1977 Soldier of Orange (1977) movie poster Soldier of Orange as Colonel Rafelli · Thriller
  30. 1977 The Squeeze (1977) movie poster The Squeeze as Foreman · Thriller
  31. 1975 Galileo (1975) movie poster Galileo as Cardinal Inquisitor · History
  32. 1973 A Doll’s House (1973) movie poster A Doll’s House as Nils Krogstad · Drama
  33. 1973 The Day of the Jackal (1973) movie poster The Day of the Jackal Drama
  34. 1971 The Go-Between (1971) movie poster The Go-Between as Hugh Trimingham · Romance
  35. 1970 Skullduggery (1970) movie poster Skullduggery as Bruce Spofford · Sci-Fi
  36. 1969 Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) movie poster Oh! What a Lovely War as Aide to Field-Marshal Haig · Comedy
  37. 1967 I’ll Never Forget What’s’isname (1967) movie poster I’ll Never Forget What’s’isname as Walter · Comedy
  38. 1967 The Naked Runner (1967) movie poster The Naked Runner as Ritchie Jackson · Thriller
  39. 1967 The Jokers (1967) movie poster The Jokers as Lt. Sprague · Crime
  40. 1966 The Frozen Dead (1966) movie poster The Frozen Dead as Norburg's Brother (Prisoner #3) · Sci-Fi
  41. 1965 Life at the Top (1965) movie poster Life at the Top as Office Supervisor (uncredited) · Drama
  42. 1963 This Sporting Life (1963) movie poster This Sporting Life as Restaurant Barman (uncredited) · Drama
  43. 1963 The Mind Benders (1963) movie poster The Mind Benders as Stewart (uncredited) · Drama
  44. 1962 The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) movie poster The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner as Extra (uncredited) · Drama
1 win · 2 nominations

Edward Fox: Awards & Nominations

1 win from 2 nominations across 1 award body, from 1978 to 1983. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

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Biography

Who Is Edward Fox?

Edward Fox was born in Chelsea, London, England in 1937 and is 89 years old. Credited on films since 1962, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Edward Fox is a versatile English actor born in 1937, known for portraying cold, aloof, and often aristocratic characters. He made a long-lasting impression in his acting career, which started around the early 1960s. Renowned for his distinctive, husky voice and his magnetic on-screen presence, Fox paved his way into the hearts of audiences with his stellar performances. Notably, he is recognized for his roles in films such as The Day of the Jackal and A Bridge Too Far. Despite the predominance of film roles in his career, the actor made quite a name for himself in the world of theatre. One of his most acclaimed stage roles was 'the Audience' where he starred as former UK Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. Additionally, Fox has contributed to several television series, further expanding his inspiring body of work.

The actor, carrying a charm which ages like fine wine, continues his tryst with acting well into his 80s. His passion for the craft is quite commendable. He tailors each character appropriately as he believes in the supremacy of character over the actor. Fox has always been lauded for his performances, captivating audiences and critics alike with his undeniable talent. He is synonymous with the term 'quintessentially English', embodying the traits of the quintessential English gentleman. He wed Joanna David and they had two children, both of whom, Emilia Fox and Freddie Fox, followed their father's footsteps into acting. Finally, the longevity and quality of Fox's career are testaments to his skill, hard work, and dedication. In sum, Edward Fox is one of the finest and most respected English actors of his generation.

Works with

Who Edward Fox Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Edward Fox shares the most films with. John Gielgud comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Richard Attenborough (3).

FAQ

Edward Fox: Questions & Answers

How many movies Edward Fox has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Edward Fox been in?

Edward Fox is credited on 45 films, from 1962 to 2018. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Edward Fox's highest-grossing movie?

Johnny English Strikes Again (2018) is Edward Fox's biggest box office hit, with $159M worldwide, ahead of Gandhi (1983) ($52.8M). Across every film with box office figures, Edward Fox's movies have made $248M.

Edward Fox's biggest hits

What is the best Edward Fox movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Edward Fox's best-rated film is Johnny English Strikes Again (2018) with a score of 60.

Best Edward Fox movies, ranked

Has Edward Fox won an Oscar?

Edward Fox has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Edward Fox has 1 win from 2 nominations.

How old is Edward Fox?

Edward Fox is 89 years old, born on April 13, 1937 in Chelsea, London, England.

What is Edward Fox's newest movie?

The most recent film on Edward Fox's filmography is Johnny English Strikes Again (2018), in the role of Agent Nine.

Who does Edward Fox work with most often?

Edward Fox shares the most films with John Gielgud (5 films), Richard Attenborough (3 films) and Oliver Reed (3 films).

The Best Edward Fox Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 45 credits.

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