James Robertson Justice
James Robertson Justice (15 June 1907 – 2 July 1975) was an English actor. He is best remembered for portraying pompous authority figures in comedies including each of the seven films in the Doctor series. He also co-starred with Gregory Peck in several adventure movies, notably The Guns of Navarone. Born in south-east London to a Scottish father, he became prominent in Scottish public life, helping to launch Scottish Television (STV) and serving as Rector of the University of Edinburgh (1957–60 and 1963–66).
James Robertson Justice | |
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Justice in The Lady Says No (1952) | |
| Born | James Norval Harald Justice 15 June 1907 Lee, London, England |
| Died | 2 July 1975 (aged 68) Romsey, Hampshire, England |
| Resting place | Cremated; ashes buried in Spinningdale, Sutherland, Scotland |
| Other names | Seamus Mor na Feaseg |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1944–1971 |
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| Children | 1 |
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