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James Cossins

Bio: James Cossins (4 December 1933 – 12 February 1997) was an English actor. Born in Beckenham, Kent, he became widely recognised as the abrupt, bewildered Mr Walt in the Fawlty Towers episode "The Hotel Inspectors" and as Mr Watson, the frustrated Public Relations training course instructor, in an episode of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Born: Mon, Dec 04 1933
Birthplace: Beckenham, Kent, England, UK

Death: Wed, Feb 12 1997
James Cossins is 63 years old
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Poster of Unnatural Causes
Unnatural Causes
James Cossins was 59 in Unnatural Causes as 'Justin Bryce'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1993
Poster of Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception
James Cossins was 58 in Immaculate Conception as 'Godfrey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1992
Poster of The Masks of Death
The Masks of Death
James Cossins was 51 in The Masks of Death as 'Frederick Bains'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1984
Poster of Gandhi
Gandhi
James Cossins was 48 in Gandhi as 'Brigadier'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1982
Poster of Aliens
Aliens
James Cossins was 48 in Aliens as 'Major Lucas'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 30 1982
Poster of Timon of Athens
Timon of Athens
James Cossins was 47 in Timon of Athens as 'Lucullus'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 16 1981
Poster of Sphinx
Sphinx
James Cossins was 47 in Sphinx as 'Lord Carnarvon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 11 1981
Poster of Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
James Cossins was 46 in Why Didn't They Ask Evans? as 'Henry Bassington-ffrench'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1980
Poster of The First Great Train Robbery
The First Great Train Robbery
James Cossins was 45 in The First Great Train Robbery as 'Harranby'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1978
Poster of The Man with the Golden Gun
The Man with the Golden Gun
James Cossins was 41 in The Man with the Golden Gun as 'Colthorpe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1974
Poster of What Next?
What Next?
James Cossins was 40 in What Next?
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of That Sinking Feeling
That Sinking Feeling
James Cossins was 39 in That Sinking Feeling as 'Eric'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 13 1973
Poster of Hitler: The Last Ten Days
Hitler: The Last Ten Days
James Cossins was 39 in Hitler: The Last Ten Days as 'German Officer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1973
Poster of Bequest to the Nation
Bequest to the Nation
James Cossins was 39 in Bequest to the Nation as 'McKillop (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 1973
Poster of Possession
Possession
James Cossins was 39 in Possession as 'Kellet'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 11 1973
Poster of A Day Out
A Day Out
James Cossins was 39 in A Day Out as 'Mr. Shorter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1972
Poster of The Breaking of Colonel Keyser
The Breaking of Colonel Keyser
James Cossins was 38 in The Breaking of Colonel Keyser as 'Partridge'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 1972
Poster of Death Line
Death Line
James Cossins was 38 in Death Line as 'James Manfred O.BE.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1972
Poster of The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come Night
The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come Night
James Cossins was 38 in The Incredible Robert Baldick: Never Come Night as 'Peter Elmstead'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1972
Poster of Young Winston
Young Winston
James Cossins was 38 in Young Winston as 'Barnsby'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1972
Poster of Fear in the Night
Fear in the Night
James Cossins was 38 in Fear in the Night as 'The Doctor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 09 1972
Poster of Blood from the Mummy's Tomb
Blood from the Mummy's Tomb
James Cossins was 37 in Blood from the Mummy's Tomb as 'Older Male Nurse'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 1971
Poster of Villain
Villain
James Cossins was 37 in Villain as 'Brown'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1971
Poster of Melody
Melody
James Cossins was 37 in Melody as 'Headmaster'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1971
Poster of The Rainbirds
The Rainbirds
James Cossins was 37 in The Rainbirds as 'Father - Mr. Rainbird'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1971
Poster of The Piano
The Piano
James Cossins was 37 in The Piano as 'Jeremy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Say Hello to Yesterday
Say Hello to Yesterday
James Cossins was 37 in Say Hello to Yesterday as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 14 1971
Poster of The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
James Cossins was 36 in The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer as 'Crodder'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 1970
Poster of The Horror of Frankenstein
The Horror of Frankenstein
James Cossins was 36 in The Horror of Frankenstein as 'Dean'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 1970
Poster of Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights
James Cossins was 36 in Wuthering Heights as 'Mr. Linton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 09 1970
Poster of Mad Jack
Mad Jack
James Cossins was 36 in Mad Jack
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1970
Poster of Carry On Camping
Carry On Camping
James Cossins was 35 in Carry On Camping as 'Man in Cinema (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 29 1969
Poster of Otley
Otley
James Cossins was 35 in Otley as 'Jeffcot'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 11 1969
Poster of The Lost Continent
The Lost Continent
James Cossins was 34 in The Lost Continent as 'Nick, chief engineer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 1968
Poster of A Dandy in Aspic
A Dandy in Aspic
James Cossins was 34 in A Dandy in Aspic
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1968
Poster of The Anniversary
The Anniversary
James Cossins was 34 in The Anniversary as 'Henry Taggart'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1968
Poster of How I Won the War
How I Won the War
James Cossins was 33 in How I Won the War as 'Drogue'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 1967
Poster of Privilege
Privilege
James Cossins was 33 in Privilege as 'Professor Tatham'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 28 1967
Poster of The Deadly Bees
The Deadly Bees
James Cossins was 33 in The Deadly Bees as 'Coroner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1966
Poster of Darling
Darling
James Cossins was 31 in Darling as 'Mr. Basildon'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 1965
Poster of Love's Labour's Lost
Love's Labour's Lost
James Cossins was 31 in Love's Labour's Lost as 'Holofernes'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 06 1965
Poster of The Invasion
The Invasion
James Cossins was 29 in The Invasion as 'TV Commentator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 31 1963

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Murder Most Horrid
Murder Most Horrid
James Cossins was 57+ in Murder Most Horrid as 'Sir Hugh Lotterby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 1991
Poster of Miss Marple: At Bertram's Hotel
Miss Marple: At Bertram's Hotel
James Cossins was 53+ in Miss Marple: At Bertram's Hotel as 'Colonel Luscombe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 25 1987
Poster of Call Me Mister
Call Me Mister
James Cossins was 52+ in Call Me Mister
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 05 1986
Poster of All in Good Faith
All in Good Faith
James Cossins was 52+ in All in Good Faith
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 30 1985
Poster of Marjorie And Men
Marjorie And Men
James Cossins was 51+ in Marjorie And Men
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 28 1985
Poster of Miss Marple
Miss Marple
James Cossins was 51+ in Miss Marple as 'Colonel Luscombe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 26 1984
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
James Cossins was 47+ in Bergerac as 'Tuchel, Calhoun'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of Minder
Minder
James Cossins was 45+ in Minder as 'Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
James Cossins was 44+ in The BBC Television Shakespeare as 'Lucullus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1978
Poster of All Creatures Great and Small
All Creatures Great and Small
James Cossins was 44+ in All Creatures Great and Small as 'Mr. Barge, Aloysius Barge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Citizen Smith
Citizen Smith
James Cossins was 43+ in Citizen Smith as 'Court Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 12 1977
Poster of Fawlty Towers
Fawlty Towers
James Cossins was 41+ in Fawlty Towers as 'Mr. Walt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1975
Poster of The Good Life
The Good Life
James Cossins was 41+ in The Good Life as 'Magistrate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 04 1975
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
James Cossins was 41+ in The Sweeney as 'Colonel Rosier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of Fall of Eagles
Fall of Eagles
James Cossins was 40+ in Fall of Eagles as 'Count Josi Hoyos'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 15 1974
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
James Cossins was 39+ in Thriller as 'Kellet'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 1973
Poster of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
James Cossins was 39+ in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 15 1973
Poster of Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
James Cossins was 39+ in Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? as 'Magistrate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1973
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
James Cossins was 38+ in Crown Court as ', Graham Erringburn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of Van der Valk
Van der Valk
James Cossins was 38+ in Van der Valk as 'Noordhoff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of Pretenders
Pretenders
James Cossins was 38+ in Pretenders as 'Old Elam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 27 1972
Poster of Justice
Justice
James Cossins was 37+ in Justice as 'Mr. Ritson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 1971
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
James Cossins was 37+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Dr. Jervis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of Callan
Callan
James Cossins was 33+ in Callan
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 08 1967
Poster of Mystery and Imagination
Mystery and Imagination
James Cossins was 32+ in Mystery and Imagination
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 29 1966
Poster of The Likely Lads
The Likely Lads
James Cossins was 31+ in The Likely Lads as 'Scoutmaster, Vicar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1964
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
James Cossins was 27+ in The Avengers as 'Henry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
James Cossins was 25+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959