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James Cossins

James Cossins

Actor · born 4 December 1933 · Beckenham, Kent, England, UK

James Cossins (4 December 1933 – 12 February 1997) was an English actor. Born in Beckenham, Kent, he became widely recognised as the abrupt, bewildered Mr Walt in the Fawlty Towers episode "The Hotel Inspectors" and as Mr Watson, the frustrated Public Relations training course instructor, in an episode of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em.

Cossins was born in Beckenham and educated at the City of London School. After serving in the Royal Air Force, he trained at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where he won the silver medal in 1952.

Where to start: Gandhi (1982).

As actor 47

TV shows 14

Frequently asked questions

What is the best James Cossins movie?

By viewer score, Gandhi (1982) at 7.6/10.

What are James Cossins’s most popular movies?

Gandhi, The Man with the Golden Gun, The First Great Train Robbery.

How many movies has James Cossins made?

47 films on TMDB, 47 as actor.

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