James Marcus - Actor Profile

James Marcus

Acting
17Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 23, 1942
Birth Place: Romford, Essex, England, UK

About James Marcus

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.

Best James Marcus Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from James Marcus's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
London's Burning: The Movie (1986) movie poster
★8.5

London's Burning: The Movie — It's Josie Ingham's first day at Blackwall Firestation but things aren't going so well being the only female firefighter

London's Burning: The Movie

1986•Drama
★8.2
A Clockwork Orange (1971) movie poster
★8.2

A Clockwork Orange — In a near-future Britain, young Alexander DeLarge and his pals get their kicks beating and raping anyone they please. Wh

A Clockwork Orange

1971•Sci-Fi
★6.8
Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs (1974) movie poster
★6.8

Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs — The Third Doctor and Sarah arrive in 1970s London to find it has been evacuated because dinosaurs have appeared mysterio

Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs

1974•Sci-Fi
★6.6
The Naked Civil Servant (1975) movie poster
★6.6

The Naked Civil Servant — Story of the life of Quentin Crisp, an Englishman who was brave enough to live his life according to his own style even

The Naked Civil Servant

1975•Drama
★6.5
The Virgin Soldiers (1969) movie poster
★6.5

The Virgin Soldiers — The core of the plot is the romantic triangle formed by the protagonist, a conscripted soldier named Private Brigg, a wo

The Virgin Soldiers

1969•War

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Marcus.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2005 Friends Reunited Moody Flop Similar →
1986 London's Burning: The Movie Sidney Tate Super Hit Similar →
1986 King of the Ghetto Arthur Average Similar →
1985 Number One DC Fleming Flop Similar →
1982 Pocketful of Dreams Frank Flop Similar →
1981 Bread or Blood Kimber Flop Similar →
1980 Never Never Land P.C. Stubbs Flop Similar →
1980 McVicar Sewell Average Similar →
1978 Let's Get Laid Rusper Flop Similar →
1978 Doctor Who: Underworld Rask Average Similar →
1978 Watch That Space Jim Flop Similar →
1975 The Naked Civil Servant Clerkenwell Tough Hit Similar →
1974 Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs Peasant Hit Similar →
1971 Mates John Flop Similar →
1971 A Clockwork Orange Georgie Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Virgin Soldiers Soldier Hit Similar →
1965 Kilroy Pete Flop Similar →

James Marcus - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Marcus?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Marcus is "London's Burning: The Movie" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has James Marcus acted in?

James Marcus has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Marcus?

Other notable films include "A Clockwork Orange", "Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs", and "The Naked Civil Servant".