James Ellis (actor)
James Ellis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 March 1931 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Died | 8 March 2014 (aged 82) Lincoln, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1952–2014 |
| Spouses |
Robina Ellis (m. 1976) |
| Children | 4 |
James Ellis (15 March 1931 – 8 March 2014) was a Northern Irish actor and theatre director from Belfast who had a career stretching over sixty years. Originally a stage actor and director in his native city, he moved to London in the early 1960s. After gaining recognition in Great Britain through the Z-Cars (1962–78) police series on BBC1, he appeared in many other television and film roles. He was also a translator.