James Fox

James Fox is a celebrated British actor who has made a name for himself in both film and television. He first caught the attention of audiences worldwide with his breakout role in The Miniver Story in 1950, and since then, he has been a highly sought-after performer. In 1962, Fox was working in a bank when Tony Richardson offered him a minor role in the film The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner. His father disapproved, believing his son had no talent for acting, but Fox chose to take the part anyway and his gamble paid off. The 1960s were Fox's heyday, as he won a BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer for his role in The Servant (1963). He then went on to star in several iconic films such as Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines (1965) and The Chase (1966). In Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines, Fox starred alongside an ensemble cast including Stuart Whitman, Sarah Miles, Robert Morley, Terry-Thomas, Red Skelton, Benny Hill, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Gert Fröbe and Alberto Sordi. This British period comedy film, which revolves around a pompous newspaper magnate (Morley) organizing an air race from London to Paris, was a box office hit, grossing $31,111,111 in its theatrical release. Audience reaction to the film remains overwhelmingly positive to this day, with many fans citing it as one of the best aviation films ever made. Offscreen, Fox has an offbeat sense of humor. He is known to crack jokes at the most unexpected moments, and his dry wit has made him a favorite among his fans. With a career spanning over seven decades, James Fox is a living legend of British cinema. He has proven himself to be a dynamic and versatile actor, and his legacy is sure to be remembered for years to come.