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Acting
James Ottaway
James Ottaway is best known for Agatha Christie's Poirot, Keeping Up Appearances, The Saint and Jeeves and Wooster. James Ottaway was born on July 25, 1908. James Ottaway died on June 16, 1999 at the age of 90.
- Born
- July 25, 1908
- Place of birth
- Chertsey, Surrey, England
- Died
- June 16, 1999 (90 years old)
Biography
James Ottaway was a British film, television and stage actor whose career spanned seven decades.
Known for
Filmography
- 1994Pie in the SkyJack Coverly
- 1993The DetectivesOld Gentleman
- 1992As Time Goes ByMr. Wellington
- 1992A Touch of FrostMr Adams
- 1990Jeeves and WoosterMr Burwash
- 1990Keeping Up AppearancesMr. Oxley
- 1989Agatha Christie's PoirotMr. Russell
- 1989The Paradise ClubSyd Mellors
- 1989ChelworthHarold Murdoch
- 1986CasualtyEdwin Palmer
- 1984Big DealTommy
- 1982Shine on Harvey MoonVicar
- 1980The Gentle TouchGeorge Taylor
- 1979MinderVickery
- 1979QuatermassArthur
- 1978All Creatures Great and SmallPub Customer
- 1977Secret ArmyPriest
- 1977The Sunday DramaGeoffrey
- 1975The SweeneyUncle Billy
- 1975ShadowsMason
- 1972Crown CourtJoseph Pearson
- 1972The ProtectorsBradley
- 1972Country MattersMr Duffy
- 1971JusticeCounty Court Judge
- 1971The Rivals of Sherlock HolmesParsloe
- 1970Tales of UneaseMr Stone
- 1969Up Pompeii!Scrophulus
- 1968Dad's ArmyParliament Member
- 1967The FellowsThomas Anthem
- 1965Gideon's WaySideman
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthBelobotnikov
- 1965The TroubleshootersCox
- 1964Victoria ReginaMr. Richards
- 1962The SaintDr. Cranston
- 1958The Diary of Samuel PepysSir Thomas Clarges
- 1956Hancock's Half Hour
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has James Ottaway been in?
James Ottaway is best known for Agatha Christie's Poirot, Keeping Up Appearances, The Saint and Jeeves and Wooster.
When was James Ottaway born?
James Ottaway was born on July 25, 1908. (Chertsey, Surrey, England)
How old is James Ottaway?
James Ottaway died on June 16, 1999 at the age of 90.
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·