James Cosmo Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
James Cosmo (born 24 May 1948) is a Scottish actor known for his appearances in films such as Highlander, Braveheart, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Trainspotting and Troy, and for his appearances in television series such as Game of Thrones.
Full Name
James Cosmo
Net Worth
$7 Million
Date Of Birth
May 24, 1948
Place Of Birth
Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK
Height
1.88 m
Profession
Actor
Education
Royal Scottish Academy, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Spouse
Annie Harris
Children
Ethan Cosmo, Findlay Cosmo
Parents
James Copeland, Helen Goodlet Findlay
Nicknames
James Cosmo, Cosmo, James
Twitter
IMDB
Movies
Braveheart, Trainspotting, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Troy, Hammer of the Gods, Highlander, The Last Legion, Emma, Babe: Pig in the City, The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising, Justin and the Knights of Valour, The Legend of Barney Thomson, To End All Wars, Half Light, ...
TV Shows
Take the High Road, Ivanhoe, Roughnecks, Fairly Secret Army, The Nightmare Man, Warship, Game of Thrones, Ransom for a Pretty Girl, The Sharp End, Thundercloud
Star Sign
Gemini
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Trademark
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Bulky build combined with strong commanding presence and coarse voice.
Attended the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Also studied at the Bristol Old Vic drama school.
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Worked with both Brendan Gleeson and Brian Cox in Braveheart (1995). Gleeson played Hamish, son to Cosmo's character Campbell, while Cox played Argyle, uncle to Mel Gibson's character William Wallace. In Troy (2004), Gleeson played Menelaus, brother to Cox's character Agamemnon and Cosmo played Glaucus, head soldier of Troy.
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Starred with Robert Carlyle in two movies. First was Trainspotting (1996) as Mr Renton, Carlyle's character was Begbie. Second was To End All Wars (2001) as McLean, Carlyle's character was named Campbell. Campbell was the name given to Cosmo's character in Braveheart (1995).
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Also worked with Heath Ledger in The Four Feathers (2002). Ledger playing Harry Faversham, Cosmo playing Colonel Sutch. Ledger in turn worked with Mel Gibson in The Patriot (2000). Ledger playing Gabriel, son to Mel's Benjamin. Mel in turn worked with Cosmo in Braveheart (1995). Cosmo playing Scottish warrior Campbell, to Mel's hero William Wallace.
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Although audiences are used to seeing him as a tough, imposing character actor, he is renowned for 'getting the giggles' on set after muddling dialogue. He has featured on several outtakes & bloopers shows in the UK, where he is seen blowing take after take, giggling uncontrollably - and infecting others on set - bringing the shoot to a laughter-filled halt.
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Resides in London, England but hopes to buy a house in Perthshire, Scotland at some point.
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Often plays tough characters due to his imposing stature.
