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James Marcus
James Marcus is best known for Doctor Who, Mind Your Language, UFO and Lovejoy. James Marcus was born on June 23, 1942. James Marcus died on May 4, 2020 at the age of 77.
- Born
- June 23, 1942
- Place of birth
- Romford, Essex, England, UK
- Died
- May 4, 2020 (77 years old)
Biography
James Marcus was a British actor. His first appearance on TV was the BBC show Hello, Good Evening and Welcome (1968). He is best known for his performance as Georgie, one of the droogs in Stanley Kubrick's controversial film A Clockwork Orange (1971) and for playing the lead role of station chief Sidney Tate in the 1986 TV movie and the subsequent first three seasons of ITV drama London's Burning from 1988 to 1990. In 1989, Marcus wrote and directed the movie Tank Malling starring Ray Winstone and Amanda Donohoe. In August 2024, the actors union Equity announced that Marcus had passed away. It later transpired that he had died some four years previously on 4th May, 2020.
Known for
Filmography
- 1992HeartbeatClive Loxton
- 1991DodgemTucker
- 1990The ChiefDS Primm
- 1986LovejoyTommy
- 1986King of the GhettoArthur
- 1984Mr. Palfrey of WestminsterPolice Mechanic
- 1983Jane EyreJohn
- 1979MinderBertie
- 1979Terry and JuneBleeker
- 1979The Old Curiosity ShopGeorge
- 1979ShoestringPO Peachey
- 1977The ProfessionalsD.C. Jack
- 1977TargetLewis
- 1977Mind Your LanguageCommissionaire
- 1975The SweeneyMyles
- 1974PlayhouseFrank
- 1970ManhuntPrivate
- 1970UFOSHADO Operative
- 1963Doctor WhoRask
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has James Marcus been in?
James Marcus is best known for Doctor Who, Mind Your Language, UFO and Lovejoy.
When was James Marcus born?
James Marcus was born on June 23, 1942. (Romford, Essex, England, UK)
How old is James Marcus?
James Marcus died on May 4, 2020 at the age of 77.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·