Jack Fox (actor)
Jack Louis Fox (born 17 September 1985) is a British stage and screen actor who grew up in London and is part of the Fox Dynasty, the son of James Fox and nephew of Robert Fox and Edward Fox. He graduated with a degree in Philosophy from Leeds university and has since gone on to star in the Oscar nominated, BAFTA winning feature Theeb, the Golden Globe nominated National Geographic series Genius, with Geoffrey Rush and Johnny English starring Rowan Atkinson.
Jack Fox | |
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Born | Jack Louis Fox 17 September 1985 |
Education | The King's School, Canterbury |
Alma mater | University of Leeds |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2009βpresent |
Parent(s) | James Fox Mary Piper |
Family | Fox |
He played a leading Role in Sky Atlantic's Riviera (2019), which smashed records for their biggest debut series ever, making it their most downloaded show in history, with 20 million downloads, starring alongside Will Arnett, Julia Styles, and Juliet Stevenson. Most Recently he played a lead role in Andrew Davies's ITV/Masterpiece (PBS) produced Sanditon opposite Theo James and Rose Williams (2019). Other credits include the critically acclaimed, Fresh Meat, Mr. Selfridge and Dracula.
He made his west end Debut opposite his father, James Fox, in Dear Lupin (UK Tour, West End).
Jack is represented by The BWH agency (UK) for his acting work.
Early life
Fox was born to actor James Fox and Mary Elizabeth Piper in London, England. He is the younger brother of Thomas, Laurence, Robin, and Lydia Fox, as well as the nephew of producer Robert Fox and actor Edward Fox (father to Emilia and Freddie). He went to preparatory school at the Milbourne Lodge School, from there he attended The King's School, Canterbury. Following that he attended the University of Leeds studying philosophy and theology, gaining a 2:1.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Henry VIII: Mind of a Tyrant | Perkin Warbeck | Episode: Prince 1485β1509 |
2010 | Inspector Lewis | Alfie Wilkinson | Episode: Your Sudden Death Question |
2011 | Beast | Robert | Short |
2011β2013 | Fresh Meat | Ralph | 7 episodes |
2012 | Hoorah | Dennis | Short |
2013 | Privates | Private White-Bowne | TV Mini-Series |
2013 | Theeb | Edward | |
2013 | Dracula | Alastair Harvey | 3 episodes |
2014 | Mr Selfridge | Jeremy | Episode: #2.3 |
2014 | Blood Moon | Wade | |
2015 | The Messenger | Mark | |
2016 | Kids in Love | Lars | |
2017 | Level Up | Steve | |
2017 | Snatch | Beanie the Mixologist | |
2017 | Genius | Dr. Paul Weyland | |
2017 | Upstart Crow | Valentine | |
2017 | The Dark Side of the Sun | Charlie | |
2017 | Johnny English 3 | Geoffrey | |
2018 | Riviera | Nico Eltham | |
2019 | Sanditon | Sir Edward Denham | |
2019 | Midsomer Murders | Jude Deddington |