04/08/1956
Rochester, Kent, England, UK:
James Anthony "Jim" Piddock (born 8 April 1956, Rochester, Kent, England) is an English actor, writer, producer, and author whose career spans over four decades. He earned an Honors degree in English at King's College, London, and trained at Drama Studio London. He won the Bay Area Critics' Best Actor Award (1982) for his U.S. debut in The Boy's Own Story. His film credits include Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), Independence Day (1996), Best in Show (2000), The Prestige (2006), You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010), and Kill Your Friends (2015). On television he is best known for Lost (2005, as Francis Heatherton), Family Tree (HBO/BBC, 2013, co-created with Christopher Guest), and The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020). He is also a prolific voice actor (Metal Gear Solid 3, Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties, Star Trek: Lower Decks), a writer and producer (Mascots, Family Tree), and the author of the memoir Caught With My Pants Down (2022). He was married to Margaret Oberman (1991–2004) and has one daughter.
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Haunting of the Queen Mary (2023) as Captain Carradine |
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Mascots (2016) as Owen Golly, Sr. |
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Kill Your Friends (2015) as Derek Sommers |
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1915 (2015) as Jeffrey |
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Lucky Stiff (2014) as Mr. Hobbs |
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Think Like a Man Too (2014) as Declan |
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What About Dick? (2012) as Sergeant Ken Russell |
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The Dictator (2012) as (uncredited) |
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The Five-Year Engagement (2012) as George Barnes |
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The Cold Light of Day (2012) as Meckler |
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You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010) as Peter Wicklow |
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Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010) as Alfred (voice) |
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Get Him to the Greek (2010) as Limousine Driver in London |
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Dead Space: Downfall (2008) as Chic (voice) |
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Meet the Spartans (2008) as Loyalist / Simon Cowell Look-A-Like |
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The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (2007) as Old George |
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Who's Your Caddy? (2007) as Harrington |
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Epic Movie (2007) as Magneto |
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For Your Consideration (2006) as Simon Whitset |
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The Prestige (2006) as Prosecutor |
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Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006) as Bolero (voice) |
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Amor En Alquiler (2005) as Frank Bauman |
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A Different Loyalty (2004) as George Quennell |
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See This Movie (2004) as Martin Hughes |
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Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles (2003) as Troy Nixon |
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A Mighty Wind (2003) as Leonard Crabbe |
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Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) as Headmaster |
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Mermaid Chronicles Part 1: She Creature (2001) as Captain Dunn |
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Best in Show (2000) as Trevor Beckwith |
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An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn (1998) as Attendant #1 |
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Multiplicity (1996) as Maitre d' |
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Independence Day (1996) as Reginald |
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The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show (1995) as |
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Traces of Red (1992) as Mr. Martyn |
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The Women of Windsor (1992) as Prince Charles |
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A Mom for Christmas (1990) as Wilkins |
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Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) as Consulate Envoy |
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Mascots (2016) Writer |
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Mascots (2016) Executive Producer |
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Tooth Fairy (2010) Story |
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Tooth Fairy (2010) Executive Producer |
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The Man (2005) Screenplay |
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The Man (2005) Story |
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A Different Loyalty (2004) Writer |
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A Different Loyalty (2004) Co-Producer |
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One Good Turn (1996) Screenplay |
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Traces of Red (1992) Writer |