Edward Fox
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Edward Charles Morice Fox (born 13 April 1937) is an English stage, film and television actor. He is the older brother of actor James Fox. He played the part of the professional assassin who is hired to assassinate the French president Charles de Gaulle in the film The Day of the Jackal (1973). He is also known for his roles in Battle of Britain (1969), The Go-Between (1971), for which he won a BAFTA award, and The Bounty (1984). He also collaborated with director Richard Attenborough, appearing in his films Oh! What a Lovely War (1969), A Bridge Too Far (1977), and Gandhi (1982). He portrayed Edward VIII in the British television drama series Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978) and appeared in the historical series Taboo (2017). In addition to film and television work, he has also garnered acclaim as a stage actor. In 2003, Fox was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his services to Drama.
Best Edward Fox Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edward Fox's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Edward Fox.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Johnny English Strikes Again | Agent Nine | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | An Ideal Husband | Earl of Caversham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Dresser | Thornton | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | National Theatre Live: The Audience | Winston Churchill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Lassie | Hulton | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Stage Beauty | Sir Edward Hyde | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Nicholas Nickleby | Sir Mulberry Hawk | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Importance of Being Earnest | Lane | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | All the Queen's Men | Aitken | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Lost in Space | Businessman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Forbidden Territory: Stanley's Search for Livingstone | Markham | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Prince Valiant | King Arthur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Rosamunde Pilcher: September | Archie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | A Month by the Lake | Major Wilshaw | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | A Feast at Midnight | Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Crucifer of Blood | Alistair Ross | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Robin Hood | Prince John | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Strauss Dynasty | Metternich | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Return from the River Kwai | Major Benford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Hazard of Hearts | Lord Harry Wrotham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Wild Geese II | Alex Faulkner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Shooting Party | Lord Gilbert Hartlip | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Bounty | Captain Greetham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Dresser | Oxenby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Never Say Never Again | M | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Gandhi | General Dyer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Mirror Crack'd | Inspector Craddock | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Edward & Mrs. Simpson | King Edward VIII | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Cat and the Canary | Hendricks | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Force 10 from Navarone | Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Big Sleep | Joe Brody | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Soldier of Orange | Colonel Rafelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Duellists | Colonel Perteley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Bridge Too Far | Lt. Gen. Brian G. Horrocks | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Squeeze | Foreman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Galileo | Cardinal Inquisitor | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Dr. Watson and the Darkwater Hall Mystery | Dr. Watson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Day of the Jackal | The Jackal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Go-Between | Hugh Trimingham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Battle of Britain | Pilot Officer Archie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Oh! What a Lovely War | Aide to Field-Marshal Haig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | I'll Never Forget What's'isname | Walter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Naked Runner | Ritchie Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Jokers | Lt. Sprague | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Frozen Dead | Norburg's Brother (Prisoner #3) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Life at the Top | Office Supervisor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | This Sporting Life | Restaurant Barman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Mind Benders | Stewart (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner | Extra (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Edward Fox - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Edward Fox?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edward Fox is "Edward & Mrs. Simpson" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Edward Fox acted in?
Edward Fox has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Edward Fox?
Other notable films include "National Theatre Live: The Audience", "The Strauss Dynasty", and "A Hazard of Hearts".