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James Villiers
Actor
James Villiers was a prominent British character actor known for his refined, often imperious screen presence. A RADA graduate who maintained a significant theatrical career, he appeared in numerous classic British films, frequently playing authority figures, aristocrats, or bureaucrats. His most recognized roles include the callous Bill Fane in The Nanny and the suave bureaucrat Bill Tanner in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only.
James Villiers filmography
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Who is James Villiers?+
James Villiers was an English character actor active from the late 1950s until the 1990s, known for his refined screen presence and extensive stage career, including roles in Noël Coward plays.
What is James Villiers known for?+
He is best known for his performances as Bill Tanner in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only, John in Roman Polanski's Repulsion, and Bill Fane in The Nanny. Follow his filmography on Mood.
