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Edward Fox
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British actor (born 1937)
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Edward Fox is a British actor born in Chelsea in 1937. He began his work period in 1958 and was educated at Harrow School and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Fox served in the British Army and holds United Kingdom citizenship. He speaks English.
His notable awards include the Officer of the Order of the British Empire and the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Fox is married to Joanna David and Tracy Reed. He has children named Emilia Fox and Freddie Fox. His siblings are James Fox and Robert Fox. His birth name is Edward Charles Morrice Fox.
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Film & TV
London, England, UK
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…
Known for
- The Gentlemen — Archibald Horatio Landrover Horniman2024
- An Ideal Husband — Earl of Caversham2018
- Johnny English Strikes Again — Agent Nine2018
- Taboo — Horace Delaney2017
- The Dresser — Thornton2015
- Katherine of Alexandria — Emperor Constantius2014
- Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film — Self2014
- National Theatre Live: The Audience — Winston Churchill2013
- The Old, Old, Very Old Man — All2007
- Lewis — Dr. Yardley2007
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Key facts
- Born
- ( 1937-04-13 ) 13 April 1937 (age 89) , Chelsea, London , England
- Education
- Harrow School
- Occupation
- Actor
- Years active
- 1958–present
- Spouses
- Tracy Reed ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1958 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1961 ) Joanna David ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2004 )
- Children
- 3, including Emilia and Freddie
- Parents
- Robin Fox (father) Angela Worthington (mother)
- Relatives
- James Fox (brother) Robert Fox (brother)
- Family
- Fox
- Allegiance
- United Kingdom
- Branch
- British Army
- Service years
- 1958–1960
- Rank
- Lieutenant
- Unit
- Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire)
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Edward
- Family name
- Fox
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- Chelsea
- Spouse
- Tracy Reed
- Sibling
- Robert Fox
- Occupation
- actor
- Educated at
- Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Military branch
- British Army
- Image
- Edward Fox 2011.jpg
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- date of birth
- 1937-04-13
- Commons category
- Edward Fox (actor)
- birth name
- Edward Charles Morrice Fox
- start of work period
- 1958-00-00
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Encyclopedic overview
Edward Charles Morice Fox (born 13 April 1937) is an English actor and a member of the Fox family.
Fox starred in the film The Day of the Jackal (1973), playing the part of a professional assassin, known only as the "Jackal", who is hired to assassinate French president, Charles de Gaulle, in the summer of 1963. Fox 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).
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