Known For
Acting
Birthday
February 17, 1940
Place of Birth
Marton, New Zealand
Also Known As
- James Lawrenson
- James Laurensen
James Laurenson
Biography
James Laurenson (1940-2024) was a New Zealand born actor predominantly based in the UK.
Known For - Movies
One Day
as Mr. Cope
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
as Ancient / Sleeping Teacher
Pink Floyd: The Wall
as Pink's Father
The Riot Club
as College President
The Monster Club
as Raven (the Shadmock)
Women in Love
as Minister
The Cat's Meow
as Dr. Daniel Goodman
The Magic Christian
as Oxford Crew
Private Peaceful
as Major Fitzpatrick
Sharpe: The Legend
as Ross (archive footage)
Known For - TV Shows
Midsomer Murders
as James Tate
Coronation Street
as Rev. Peter Hope
The Crown
as Doctor Weir
Silent Witness
as Professor Peter Sachs
Father Brown
as Professor Hilary Ambrose
Spooks
as Lord Young
Spooks
as Sholto
Heartbeat
as Det. Ch. Supt. Tatton
Play for Today
as Dick
Endeavour
as Professor George Amory