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James Copeland(1918-2002)

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James Copeland was born on 1 May 1918 in Helensburgh, Dumbartonshire, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for The Saint (1962), Doctor Who (1963) and Kidnapped (1963). He was married to Helen Goodlet Findlay. He died on 17 April 2002 in London, England, UK.
BornMay 1, 1918
DiedApril 17, 2002(83)
BornMay 1, 1918
DiedApril 17, 2002(83)
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Known for

Roger Moore in The Saint (1962)
The Saint
7.5
TV Series
  • Dr. Carey
Paul McGann, Colin Baker, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, William Hartnell, Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee, and Patrick Troughton in Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who
8.4
TV Series
  • Selris
Kidnapped
TV Mini Series
  • Neil the Redhead
The Avengers (1961)
The Avengers
8.3
TV Series
  • Roberton

Credits

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Actor

  • Danny Glover, Forest Whitaker, Robin Givens, and Gregory Hines in A Rage in Harlem (1991)
    A Rage in Harlem
    5.9
    • Jailer
    • 1991
  • Liam Neeson in Crossing the Line (1990)
    Crossing the Line
    5.7
    • Sam
    • 1990
  • The Campbells (1986)
    The Campbells
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Prof. McKenzie
    • 1990
  • The Substance of Dreams
    Short
    • 1988
  • A Drop in the Ocean
    Short
    • 1985
  • Brigadista (1985)
    Brigadista
    TV Movie
    • Billy
    • 1985
  • Take the High Road (1980)
    Take the High Road
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Jamie Stewart
    • 1982–1985
  • End of the Line
    TV Series
    • Old man
    • 1984
  • Murder Not Proven? (1984)
    Murder Not Proven?
    TV Series
    • George Lamont
    • 1984
  • Ill Fares the Land (1983)
    Ill Fares the Land
    7.6
    • Actor
    • 1983
  • The Citadel (1983)
    The Citadel
    8.2
    TV Mini Series
    • Dr. Urquhart
    • 1983
  • The Privilege
    7.7
    Short
    • Minister
    • 1982
  • Kirsty Miller in Maggie (1981)
    Maggie
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Grandfather Fraser
    • 1981–1982
  • King's Royal (1982)
    King's Royal
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Roderick Fraser
    • 1982
  • Dennis Blanch, Don Henderson, Mark McManus, Fiona Mollison, John Ronane, and Frances Tomelty in Strangers (1978)
    Strangers
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Willie Mauchlin
    • 1979–1981

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Personal details

  • Born
    • May 1, 1918
    • Helensburgh, Dumbartonshire, Scotland, UK
  • Died
    • April 17, 2002
    • London, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Helen Goodlet Findlay1941 - September 1997 (her death, 2 children)

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    Composer of the Scottish song "For These Are My Mountains".

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