Edward Fox

Edward Fox

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.

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Edward Fox Movies

Discover the best Edward Fox movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Edward Fox ranked by year and score.

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The Dresser

The Dresser (2015)

Drama TV Movie
As bombs fall on wartime England, a skeletal theatre troupe prepares for King Lear. One hour until curtain. No sign of Sir, the temperamental lead. His dresser Norman races to...
Score 6.2
2
The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest (2002)

Comedy Drama History
Oscar Wilde's Victorian comedy hinges on a clever deception that spirals beautifully out of control. Two unmarried men each invented a troublesome alter ego named Ernest to escape their restrictive...
Score 6.8
3
Never Say Never Again

Never Say Never Again (1983)

Action Adventure Thriller
Sean Connery's return to the tuxedo comes with higher stakes and colder resolve. SPECTRE has engineered a nuclear extortion scheme, and only 007 stands between the civilized world and catastrophe....
Score 6.1
4
Gandhi

Gandhi (1982)

Drama History
A lawyer trained in Britain, Mohandas Gandhi could have built a comfortable life within the empire. Instead, he walked away from everything, property, status, comfort, to become the conscience of...
Score 7.6
5
A Bridge Too Far

A Bridge Too Far (1977)

Drama History War
Richard Attenborough's sprawling account of Operation Market Garden captures the ambition and miscalculation of one of WWII's boldest gambits. When Allied commanders attempt to bypass German defenses by dropping paratroopers...
Score 7.2

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Edward Fox are The Dresser, The Importance of Being Earnest, and Never Say Never Again.
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Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 5 titles starring Edward Fox, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography starring Edward Fox maintains a strong average user rating of 6.8 out of 10 across all tracked titles.