James Cossins
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James Cossins (4 December 1933–12 February 1997) was an English character actor. Born in Beckenham, Kent, he has became widely recognized as the abrupt, bewildered Mr. Walt in the Fawlty Towers episode "The Hotel Inspectors".
He played a wide range of characters throughout his colourful and extensive career on television and stage. His film notable credits include a Brigadier in the hit film Gandhi (1982), and as Colthorpe in the James Bond film: The Man with the Golden Gun (1974).
On the small screen he appeared as a guest in a variety of show, including Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Minder, Bergerac, The Sweeney, All Creatures Great and Small, Citizen Smith, Just William, The Good Life, Z-Cars, and as the regular character Bruce Westrop (in 1974) in Emmerdale Farm. He also appeared in the first series of All in Good Faith in 1985.
Cossins died at a young age of 63 in 1997, after a battle with a terminal illness.
