James Robertson Justice

James Robertson Justice

British actor (1907–1975)

James Robertson Justice was a British actor. He often portrayed 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.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 17 films (1944–1964) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 6 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1944 Fiddlers Three Harry Watt
1948 Scott of the Antarctic Charles Frend
1950 The Black Rose. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp 120 min 35mm Color sound
1951 Anne Of The Indies. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp 81 min. 35mm Color sound
1951 David And Bathsheba. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp 116 min 35mm Color sound
1952 The Story Of Robin Hood And His Merrie Men. Walt Disney Productions. 9 reels 35mm Color sound
1952 The Voice of Merrill John Gilling
1953 The Sword And The Rose. Walt Disney Productions. 91 min. 35mm Color sound
1955 An Alligator Named Daisy J Arthur Rank Organization 88 min 16mm sound
1956 MOBY DICK. Moulin Productions Ltd. 116 min 35mm B&W sound
1957 Doctor At Large J Arthur Rank Organization 104 min 16mm sound
1960 A French Mistress Roy Boulting
1960 Doctor In Love J Arthur Rank Organization 93 min 16mm sound
1960 Doctor in Love Ralph Thomas
1963 Doctor In Distress Rank Organisation Film Productions, Ltd. England 102 min Color sound
1963 Mystery Submarine. Universal Pictures Co. Inc. 78 min. 35mm B&W sound
1964 Father Came Too! Independent Artists 93 min Color sound