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James Robertson Justice
James Robertson Justice (born James Norval Harald Justice), born on 15 June 1907, was a prominent British actor. He rose to prominence for his portrayals of pompous authority figures in comedies, including the seven films in the Doctor series. He also co-starred with renowned actor Gregory Peck in numerous adventure films, notably in 'The Guns of Navarone'. Born in London, Justice was known for his strong Scottish ties, having been born to a Scottish father. He was remarked for his involvement in Scottish public life, playing a key role in the launch of Scottish Television and serving as Rector of the University of Edinburgh.
In his younger years, Justice held a variety of jobs, including work as a journalist, insurance salesman, English teacher, lumberjack, and even gold miner. His diverse experiences significantly influenced his later acting career, providing him with a rich source of character inspiration. He was also known for his sporting interests, having served as the secretary of the British Ice Hockey Association in the 1930s and managing the national team at the European Championships. Showcasing his breadth of skills, Justice also participated in car racing events. He was involved in international peacekeeping in the 1930s, served in the Spanish Civil War, joining the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during World War II. He began acting after sustaining a shrapnel wound, starting at the Players' Theatre in London. With his unique personality, tall stature, and rich voice. His diverse roles spanned various genres and mediums, including major British comedy films, Disney classics, and memorable appearances on Scottish Television.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: James Norval Harald Justice
Born: Lee, London, England
Citizenship: British
Birthday: June 15, 1907
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1944-1971
Children: 1
Spouses: Dillys Ethel Hayden, Irene von Meyendorff
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Movies Featuring James Robertson Justice
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men
The Guns of Navarone
Land of the Pharaohs
Checkpoint
The Magnet
Stop Press Girl
A French Mistress
Above Us the Waves
Father Came Too!
Spirits of the Dead
Murder She Said
My Brother Jonathan
Rob Roy, The Highland Rogue
Love on a Pillow
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
Some Will, Some Won’t
The Sword and the Rose
Fiddlers Three
Vice Versa
Moby Dick
Doctor in Love
The Trygon Factor
Whisky Galore!
Two Weeks in September
The Living Idol
Zeta One
Storm Over the Nile
Guns of Darkness
The Iron Petticoat
Anne of the Indies
Doctor at Large
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
Against the Wind
Crooks Anonymous
Les Miserables
Doctor in the House
Dr. Crippen
Seven Thunders
Out of the Clouds
Appointment with Crime
Doctor in Clover
An Alligator Named Daisy
Mayerling
Miss Robin Hood
Champagne Charlie
The Fast Lady
Raising the Wind
Doctor in Distress
A Pair of Briefs
Campbell’s Kingdom
The Face of Fu Manchu
The Voice of Merrill
The Lady Says No
Up from the Beach
Pool of London
Quartet
Scott of the Antarctic
Orders to Kill
Very Important Person
The Black Rose
Doctor at Sea
David and Bathsheba
Upstairs and Downstairs
Blackmailed
You Must Be Joking
Lucy in London
Foxhole in Cairo
Career Timeline
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1968
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Spirits of the Dead
Countess' Advisor (segment "Metzengerstein")
Mayerling
Prince of Wales
1966
The Trygon Factor
Sir John (voice)
Doctor in Clover
Sir Lancelot Spratt
Lucy in London
Head of Madame Tussauds' Guides
1965
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
Narrator
The Face of Fu Manchu
Sir Charles
Up from the Beach
British Beachmaster
You Must Be Joking
Librarian
1962
Love on a Pillow
Katov - un sculpteur
Guns of Darkness
Hugo Bryant
Crooks Anonymous
Sir Harvey Russelrod
The Fast Lady
Charles
A Pair of Briefs
Justice Haddon
1961
The Guns of Navarone
Murder She Said
Luther Ackenthorpe
Raising the Wind
Sir Benjamin Boyd
Very Important Person
Sir Ernest Pease KBE FRS / Lt. Farrow RN
1960
A French Mistress
Robert Martin / 'Bow Wow'
Doctor in Love
Sir Lancelot Spratt
Foxhole in Cairo
Capt. Robertson
1957
Checkpoint
The Living Idol
Doctor Alfred Stoner
Doctor at Large
Sir Lancelot Spratt
Seven Thunders
Dr. Martout
Campbell’s Kingdom
'Mac' MacDonald
1955
Land of the Pharaohs
Above Us the Waves
Admiral Ryder
Storm Over the Nile
General Burroughs
Out of the Clouds
Captain Brent
An Alligator Named Daisy
Sir James Colebrook
Doctor at Sea
Capt. Hogg
1952
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men
Les Miserables
Robert
Miss Robin Hood
The MacAlister
The Voice of Merrill
Jonathan Roche
1951
Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
Seaman Quist
Anne of the Indies
Red Dougal
The Lady Says No
Matthew Huntington Hatch
Pool of London
Engine Room Officer Trotter
David and Bathsheba
Abishai
Blackmailed
Mr. Sine
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