Edward Fox (actor) facts for kids
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Edward Fox
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| Born | 13 April 1937 |
| Education | Harrow School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1958–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Tracy Reed
(m. 1958; div. 1961)Joanna David
(m. 2004) |
| Children | 3, including Emilia and Freddie |
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| Family | Fox |
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
 British Army |
| Years of service | 1958–1960 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Service number | 446128 |
| Unit | Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire) |
Edward Charles Morice Fox (born 13 April 1937) is a famous English actor. He comes from the Fox family, which has many well-known actors.
Fox became famous for his role in the 1973 film The Day of the Jackal. He played a professional assassin hired to kill the French president, Charles de Gaulle.
He has also appeared in many other popular films. These include Battle of Britain (1969), The Go-Between (1971), and Gandhi (1982). For his role in The Go-Between, he won a BAFTA award, which is a major British film award.
On television, he is known for playing King Edward VIII in the series Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978). He has also had a long and successful career as a stage actor.
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Early Life and Family
Edward Fox was born in Chelsea, London. His father, Robin Fox, was a theatrical agent who helped actors find work. His mother, Angela Worthington, was an actress and writer.
Acting runs in the Fox family. His younger brothers are actor James Fox and film producer Robert Fox. His own children, Emilia Fox and Freddie Fox, are also successful actors.
Fox went to the famous Harrow School. Before becoming an actor, he served in the British Army as a lieutenant in the Loyal Regiment.
Acting Career
First Roles
Fox started his film career with very small parts. His first appearance was as an extra (a background actor) in the 1962 film The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner. He also played a waiter with no lines in This Sporting Life (1963).
During the 1960s, he mostly worked in theatre. He even played the lead role in Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Becoming a Star
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Fox got bigger roles in major British films. He appeared in Oh! What a Lovely War (1969) and Battle of Britain (1969).
His role as Lord Hugh Trimingham in The Go-Between (1971) earned him a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. This success helped him get his most famous role.
Director Fred Zinnemann chose him to star in The Day of the Jackal (1973). Zinnemann wanted an actor who wasn't a huge star, so the character would be more believable. Fox beat famous actors like Roger Moore and Michael Caine for the part.
Major Films and Television
After The Day of the Jackal, Fox was in high demand. He played Lieutenant General Horrocks in A Bridge Too Far (1977). He said this was one of his favourite roles and won another BAFTA for it.
He also starred in Force 10 from Navarone (1978) with Harrison Ford. In 1982, he played Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer in the Oscar-winning film Gandhi.
In 1983, he played the character M in the unofficial James Bond film Never Say Never Again. He also appeared in movies like The Bounty (1984) and The Importance of Being Earnest (2002).
On television, his most famous role was King Edward VIII in the drama series Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978). This performance won him a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor.
Later Stage Work
Fox has continued to act on stage throughout his career. In 2013, he played former Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the play The Audience. In 2018, he acted alongside his son, Freddie, in a play called An Ideal Husband.
Personal Life
Fox was married to actress Tracy Reed from 1958 to 1961. They have one daughter, Lucy.
In 2004, he married actress Joanna David, who he had been with since 1971. They have two children, Emilia and Freddie, who are both actors.
Fox has spoken out on issues he cares about. He has supported campaigns related to British politics and country life. In 2010, he helped a local campaign to stop a supermarket from being built near his home in Dorset, England.
Awards and Honours
In 2003, Fox was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by the Queen for his work as an actor.
| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 1972 | British Academy Film Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | The Go-Between | Won | |
| 1978 | A Bridge Too Far | Won | |||
| 1979 | British Academy Television Awards | Best Actor | Edward & Mrs. Simpson | Won | |
| 1981 | Laurence Olivier Awards | Actor of the Year in a New Play | Quartermaine's Terms | Nominated | |
| 1983 | British Academy Film Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Gandhi | Nominated |
Selected Filmography
- Battle of Britain (1969) as Pilot Officer Archie
- The Go-Between (1971) as Hugh Trimingham
- The Day of the Jackal (1973) as The Jackal
- A Bridge Too Far (1977) as Lieutenant General Horrocks
- Force 10 from Navarone (1978) as Sergeant John Miller
- Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978) as King Edward VIII
- Gandhi (1982) as Brigadier General Reginald Dyer
- Never Say Never Again (1983) as M
- The Bounty (1984) as Captain Greetham
- The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) as Lane
- Nicholas Nickleby (2002) as Sir Mulberry Hawk
- Johnny English Strikes Again (2018) as Agent Nine
See also
In Spanish: Edward Fox para niños
