Quick Facts
Born:
1942-06-23
Birthplace:
Romford, Essex, England, UK
Credits:
39 Total Roles
James Marcus
Acting
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Biography
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.
Known For
A Clockwork Orange
Georgie
Doctor Who
Rask
Doctor Who
Peasant
Mind Your Language
Commissionaire
UFO
SHADO Operative
Lovejoy
Tommy
The Professionals
D.C. Jack
The Naked Civil Servant
Clerkenwell Tough
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Friends Reunited MOVIE | Moody |
| 1992 | Heartbeat TV | Clive Loxton |
| 1991 | Dodgem TV | Tucker |
| 1990 | The Chief TV | DS Primm |
| 1986 | London's Burning: The Movie MOVIE | Sidney Tate |
| 1986 | King of the Ghetto MOVIE | Arthur |
| 1986 | King of the Ghetto TV | Arthur |
| 1986 | Lovejoy TV | Tommy |
| 1985 | Number One MOVIE | DC Fleming |
| 1984 | Mr. Palfrey of Westminster TV | Police Mechanic |