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
The Best Edward Fox Movies
The films of Edward Fox that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Johnny English Strikes Again (2018) leads with $159M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $159M Johnny English Strikes Again 2018 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $52.8M Gandhi 1983 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $11M The Mirror Crack'd 1980 · Mystery -
Worldwide box office: $8.61M The Bounty 1984 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $7.23M Force 10 from Navarone 1978 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $5.31M The Dresser 1983 · Drama
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
- 1960s 9
- 1970s 13
- 1980s 10
- 1990s 6
- 2000s 2
- 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
- First film
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner 1962
- 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
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- 2018
Johnny English Strikes Again as Agent Nine · Action Worldwide box office: $159M Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2018
An Ideal Husband as Earl of Caversham · Comedy - 2014
Katherine of Alexandria as Emperor Constantius · History - 2013
National Theatre Live: The Audience as Winston Churchill · Drama Worldwide box office: $33.4K - 2004
The Hollow as Gudgeon · Mystery - 2003
The Republic Of Love as Richard · Comedy - 1997
Forbidden Territory: Stanley’s Search for Livingstone as Markham · History - 1997
Prince Valiant as King Arthur · Fantasy - 1996
Gulliver’s Travels as General Limtoc · Drama - 1995
A Month by the Lake as Major Wilshaw · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.1M - 1991
The Crucifer of Blood as Alistair Ross · Comedy - 1991
Robin Hood as Prince John · Tv movie - 1989
Return from the River Kwai as Major Benford · War - 1987
A Hazard of Hearts as Lord Harry Wrotham · Drama - 1986
Anastasia - The Mystery of Anna as Dr. Hauser · Mystery - 1986
Shaka Zulu as Lt. Francis Farewell · Drama - 1985
Wild Geese II as Alex Faulkner · Action Worldwide box office: $69.3K - 1985
The Shooting Party as Lord Gilbert Hartlip · Drama - 1984
The Bounty Action Worldwide box office: $8.61M - 1983
The Dresser as Oxenby · Drama Worldwide box office: $5.31M - 1983
Gandhi Biography Worldwide box office: $52.8M - 1980
The Mirror Crack'd Mystery Worldwide box office: $11M - 1979
For Queen and Country as Colonel Rafelli · Drama - 1978
Force 10 from Navarone Action Worldwide box office: $7.23M - 1978
The Cat and the Canary as Hendricks · Mystery - 1978
The Big Sleep as Joe Brody · Crime - 1978
The Duellists Drama Worldwide box office: $568 - 1978
Edward and Mrs Simpson as King Edward VIII · Drama - 1977
Soldier of Orange as Colonel Rafelli · Thriller - 1977
The Squeeze as Foreman · Thriller - 1975
Galileo as Cardinal Inquisitor · History - 1973
A Doll’s House as Nils Krogstad · Drama - 1973
The Day of the Jackal Drama Worldwide box office: $2.3M - 1971
The Go-Between as Hugh Trimingham · Romance Worldwide box office: $3.38K - 1970
Skullduggery as Bruce Spofford · Sci-Fi - 1969
Oh! What a Lovely War as Aide to Field-Marshal Haig · Comedy - 1967
I’ll Never Forget What’s’isname as Walter · Comedy - 1967
The Naked Runner as Ritchie Jackson · Thriller - 1967
The Jokers as Lt. Sprague · Crime - 1966
The Frozen Dead as Norburg's Brother (Prisoner #3) · Sci-Fi - 1965
Life at the Top as Office Supervisor (uncredited) · Drama - 1963
This Sporting Life as Restaurant Barman (uncredited) · Drama Worldwide box office: $813 - 1963
The Mind Benders as Stewart (uncredited) · Drama - 1962
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner as Extra (uncredited) · Drama
Edward Fox in Documentaries & Specials
1Edward 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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36th British Academy Film Awards- Edward Fox: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Gandhi
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31st British Academy Film Awards- Edward Fox: Win Best Supporting Actor A Bridge Too Far
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.
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).
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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