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马 Horse
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English < Latin < Ancient Greek < Hebrew (יַעֲקֹב)
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James Marcus is known for acting.
Born in Romford, Essex, England, UK (died at age 77).
James Marcus has 4 credits in our database.
The name James means one who follows.
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Filmography (4)
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.
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James Marcus was born on and passed away on at the age of 77.
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James Marcus was born in Romford, Essex, England, UK.
What movies or shows has James Marcus been in?
James Marcus has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include Tank Malling (1989), Back Pay (1930), In Old Arizona (1928), Evangeline (1919).
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