Born in Staffordshire, England, James Fleet was raised in Scotland, studying engineering at Aberdeen University, before training as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. His early career began on stage, while also appearing in small, single episode roles In series such as The Omega Factor, Grange Hill and All the World's a Stage. His first movie role was as a ministry man in the 1985 film Defense of the Realm.
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)
Guest starring as King George
- Episode 1x06: Crown Jewels (May 4, 2023)
Beyond Paradise (2023)
Guest starring as Ernest Buchanan
- Episode S01 Special: Christmas Special 2023 (Dec 24, 2023)
The Watch (2021)
Starring as Archchancellor of Unseen University
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x05: Not on My Watch (Jan 24, 2021)
- Episode 1x02: Ook (Jan 3, 2021)
Bridgerton (2020)
Guest starring as King George III
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2x06: The Choice (Mar 25, 2022)
- Episode 1x08: After the Rain (Dec 25, 2020)
- Episode 1x05: The Duke and I (Dec 25, 2020)
All Creatures Great and Small (2020)
Guest starring as Colonel Merrick
- Episode 2x02: Semper Progrediens (Sep 23, 2021)
Hospital People (2017)
Guest starring as Neville Burley
- Episode 1x06: The Charity Single (Jun 16, 2017)
The Great Pottery Throw Down (2015)
Guest starring as James Fleet
- Episode S05 Special: The Festive Pottery Throw Down (Dec 25, 2022)
Partners in Crime (2015)
Starring as Anthony Carter
(6 episodes)
- Episode 1x06: N or M?: Part 3 (Aug 30, 2015)
- Episode 1x05: N or M?: Part 2 (Aug 23, 2015)
- Episode 1x04: N or M?: Part 1 (Aug 16, 2015)
- Episode 1x03: The Secret Adversary: Part 3 (Aug 9, 2015)
- Episode 1x02: The Secret Adversary: Part 2 (Aug 2, 2015)
- Episode 1x01: The Secret Adversary: Part 1 (Jul 26, 2015)
Outlander (2014)
Guest starring as Reverend Reginald Wakefield
(6 episodes)
- Episode 2x01: Through a Glass, Darkly (Apr 9, 2016)
- Episode 1x10: By the Pricking of My Thumbs (Apr 11, 2015)
- Episode 1x08: Both Sides Now (Sep 27, 2014)
- Episode 1x05: Rent (Sep 6, 2014)
- Episode 1x02: Castle Leoch (Aug 16, 2014)
- Episode 1x01: Sassenach (Aug 9, 2014)
Father Brown (2013)
Guest starring as Dr. Adam Crawford
- Episode 2x09: The Grim Reaper (Jan 16, 2014)
Bad Education (2012)
Guest starring as Richard
(2 episodes)
- Episode 3x03: Sports Day (Sep 30, 2014)
- Episode 3x02: After School Clubs (Sep 23, 2014)
The Hollow Crown (2012)
Starring as Hastings
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2x03: Richard III (May 21, 2016)
- Episode 2x02: Henry VI Part 2 (May 14, 2016)
Sunday Brunch (2012)
Guest starring as James Fleet
- Episode 2019-03-10: James Fleet, Kerry Godliman, Mark Wright, Jonnie Peacock, James Martin, Dido (Mar 10, 2019)
As Seen on TV (2009)
Guest starring as James Fleet
- Episode 1x08: Laurie Brett, James Fleet, Jodie Prenger, Clare Balding (Sep 4, 2009)
Sea of Souls (2004)
Guest starring as Findlay Morrison
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2x02: Amulet: Part 2 (Jan 9, 2005)
- Episode 2x01: Amulet: Part 1 (Jan 8, 2005)
Brotherly Love (2000)
Starring as Frank Robertson
(6 episodes)
- Episode 1x06: I'll Take the High Life (Nov 5, 2000)
- Episode 1x05: Art and Soul (Oct 29, 2000)
- Episode 1x04: Time Gentlemen Please (Oct 22, 2000)
- Episode 1x03: Sense and Sensitivity (Oct 15, 2000)
- Episode 1x02: Sex and Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll (Oct 13, 2000)
- Episode 1x01: He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother (Oct 6, 2000)
Loose Women (1999)
Guest starring as James Fleet
- Episode 12x107: 07/02/08 - James Fleet, Dave Spikey (Feb 7, 2008)
Midsomer Murders (1998)
Guest starring as Ralph Plummer
- Episode 8x07: Sauce for the Goose (Apr 3, 2005)
Guest starring as Michael Falconer
- Episode 19x06: The Curse of the Ninth (May 20, 2018)
A Dance to the Music of Time (1997)
Starring as Moreland
(3 episodes)
- Episode 1x04: Post War (Oct 30, 1997)
- Episode 1x03: The War (Oct 23, 1997)
- Episode 1x02: The Thirties (Oct 16, 1997)
The Vicar of Dibley (1994)
Starring as Hugo Horton
(21 episodes)
- Episode S03 Special: Comic Relief Special 2015 - The Bishop of Dibley (Mar 13, 2015)
- Episode S03 Special: The Vicar in White (Jan 1, 2007)
- Episode S03 Special: The Handsome Stranger (Dec 25, 2006)
- Episode S03 Special: Happy New Year (Jan 1, 2005)
- Episode S03 Special: Merry Christmas (Dec 25, 2004)
- Episode 3x04: Summer (Jan 1, 2000)
- Episode 3x03: Spring (Dec 27, 1999)
- Episode 3x02: Winter (Dec 25, 1999)
- Episode 3x01: Autumn (Dec 24, 1999)
- Episode 2x04: Love and Marriage (Jan 22, 1998)
- Episode 2x03: Celebrity Vicar (Jan 15, 1998)
- Episode 2x02: Dibley Live (Jan 8, 1998)
- Episode 2x01: Engagement (Dec 26, 1997)
- Episode S02 Special: The Easter Bunny (Apr 8, 1996)
- Episode S01 Special: The Christmas Lunch Incident (Dec 25, 1996)
- Episode 1x06: Animals (Dec 15, 1994)
- Episode 1x05: Election (Dec 8, 1994)
- Episode 1x04: The Window and the Weather (Dec 1, 1994)
- Episode 1x03: Community Spirit (Nov 24, 1994)
- Episode 1x02: Songs of Praise (Nov 17, 1994)
- Episode 1x01: The Arrival (Nov 10, 1994)
Crazy Like a Fox (1984)
Guest starring as Bellhop
- Episode S02 Special: Still Crazy Like a Fox (Apr 5, 1987) [Co-Star]