William Fox was an American actor born on January 26, 1911, in Manila, Philippines. He is best known for his roles in The Mulberry Accelerator, The Escape of R.D.7, and The Terrorists. He had a lengthy and successful career as a character actor until his passing.
Personal and Family Life
William Fox was the son of a prosperous merchant adventurer who traded along the South China Sea. He was educated at Haileybury, where he began his journey into acting. Throughout his life, he was married to Patricia Hilliard from 1938 until her death in 2001 and previously to Carol Rees, with whom he had one child before their divorce.
Death and Legacy
William Fox passed away on September 20, 2008, in London, England. His contributions to film and television as a character actor left a lasting impression in the industry. Fox is remembered not only for his work but also for his dedication to the craft of acting throughout his career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Lavender Hill Mob | 1951-06-28 | Gregory |
| Mata Hari | 1985-09-05 | Maitre Clumet |
| The Secret Partner | 1961-05-01 | Brinton |
| She Always Gets Their Man | 1962-01-01 | Waling |
| Ransom | 1974-12-06 | Ferris |
| Life After Life | 1990-12-30 | Lord Deeds |
| The Breaking of Bumbo | 1970-09-28 | Brigadier |
| No Place for Jennifer | 1950-01-17 | Paula’s Counsel |
| Serenade | 1956-03-23 | Busboy (uncredited) |
| The Final Conflict | 1981-03-20 | Diplomat |
| The Captive Heart | 1946-04-29 | Officer Interviewing Capt. Hasek (uncredited) |
| A Man for Loving | 1970-01-12 | Bill Bannerman |
| Callan | 1967-07-08 | |
| Yes Minister | 1980-02-25 | |
| The Men From Room 13 | 1959-11-02 | |
| Softly, Softly | 1966-01-05 | |
| Z-Cars | 1962-01-02 | |
| The Avengers | 1961-01-07 | Simon Roberts |
| Crown Court | 1972-10-11 | |
| Doomwatch | 1970-02-09 | Scott |
| A Slight Case Of… | 1965-09-08 | |
| Spyship | 1983-11-09 | |
| Escape | 1980-09-12 | |
| The Main Chance | 1969-06-18 | High Court Judge |
| Justice | 1971-10-08 | Justice Quantin |
| All Creatures Great and Small | 1978-01-08 | Lord Hawden |
| The Full Monty | 2023-06-14 | Brian |