What is james robertson justice movies?

James Robertson Justice (1907-1975) was a Scottish character actor best known for his roles in British films of the 1940s-1970s. He often played authoritative, larger-than-life figures with distinctive voices and personalities.

Some of his more popular films include:

  • The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) - a comedy heist film directed by Charles Crichton and starring Alec Guinness
  • The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw (1958) - a western-comedy directed by Raoul Walsh
  • The Guns of Navarone (1961) - a World War II adventure film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Gregory Peck
  • The Mouse That Roared (1959) - a political satire directed by Jack Arnold
  • Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) - a musical adventure film based on the novel by Ian Fleming, directed by Ken Hughes and starring Dick Van Dyke
  • Doctor in the House (1954) - a comedy film directed by Ralph Thomas

Justice's distinctive voice and delivery also made him a popular choice for voice-over work, most famously as the narrator of the British cult television series, "The Avengers" (1961-1969).