James Harcourt was an English actor best known for his roles in Hobson’s Choice (1931), Night Train to Munich (1940), and Laburnum Grove (1936). He was born on April 20, 1873, in Headingley, Yorkshire, England, and passed away on February 18, 1951, in London, England.
Personal and Family Life
James Harcourt started his career on stage in 1902 and worked as a cabinet maker before becoming an actor. He was actively involved with the Liverpool Repertory Company from 1919 to 1931. He was the father of David Harcourt and the grandfather of film technician Jamie Harcourt. Additionally, he had a great-grandson, Tim Harcourt, who is also an actor.
Death and Legacy
James Harcourt died on February 18, 1951, in London, leaving behind a rich legacy as a talented character actor. His contributions to the film industry in the 1930s and 1940s still resonate today, and he is remembered for the many distinct characters he portrayed on screen.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| I See a Dark Stranger | 1946-07-04 | Grandfather Edwards |
| Obsession | 1949-08-03 | Aitkin (butler) |
| Night Train to Munich | 1940-08-31 | Axel Bomasch |
| Seven Sinners | 1936-06-01 | Vicar |
| The Captive Heart | 1946-04-29 | Doctor |
| Men Are Not Gods | 1936-11-26 | Porter (uncredited) |
| Hard Steel | 1942-05-18 | Jim Calver |
| The Avenging Hand | 1936-04-16 | Sam Hupp |
| Penny Paradise | 1938-09-23 | Amos Cook |
| The Old Curiosity Shop | 1934-12-14 | The Single Gentleman |
| Kate Plus Ten | 1938-03-17 | Bank Manager |
| Laburnum Grove | 1936-11-16 | Joe Fletten |
| Look Up and Laugh | 1935-08-13 | Mr. Pearson |
| The Stars Look Down | 1940-01-22 | Will |
| Penn of Pennsylvania | 1942-01-24 | George Fox |
| Return of a Stranger | 1937-10-03 | Johnson |
| I Met a Murderer | 1939-03-04 | Hay Wagon Driver |
| Atlantic Ferry | 1941-09-06 | Minor role (uncredited) |
| Love on the Dole | 1941-06-28 | Old Man Who Has His Dole Stopped |
| He Snoops to Conquer | 1944-12-12 | Councillor Hopkins |
| Hobson’s Choice | 1931-10-02 | Henry Hobson |
| All at Sea | 1936-02-10 | Mr. Humphrey |
| This England | 1941-07-22 | |
| Johnny Frenchman | 1945-10-29 | Joe Pender |
| Wings over Africa | 1936-09-23 | Wilkins |
| The Farmer’s Wife | 1941-04-20 | Valiant Dunnybrigg |
| Song of the Plough | 1933-12-04 | Doctor |
| The End of the River | 1947-12-01 | Judge |