James Warwick

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James Warwick (born on 17 November 1947 in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, England) is an English actor and director best known for his roles on [[television and London West End and Broadway theatre.

He is probably best remembered for his leading roles in Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime (alongside Francesca Annis as the sleuthing couple Tommy and Tuppence) and the BBC serial The Nightmare Man. He also appeared in the Doctor Who serial Earthshock as Lieutenant Scott.

Other notable credits include: Jason King, The Onedin Line, Lillie (where he again acted with Ms Annis), Rock Follies, Tales of the Unexpected, Howards' Way, Bergerac and Iris Murdoch's The Bell with Ian Holm.

He has also worked in American television, with guest star roles in Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Civil Wars, Home Improvement, Murder, She Wrote, Babylon 5 and Alias.

He also was a voice actor in the 1998 hit computer game Battlezone II: Combat Commander. He played the character of General Armond Braddock. He has also voiced Qui Gon Gin in many Star Wars video games.

His starring theatre roles include An Ideal Husband on Broadway, King Arthur in the US national tour of Camelot. He played Brad in the The Rocky Horror Show on stage in London for the first year of its run.

He is also a theatre director, with credits from regional theatres across the US. He currently serves as the President of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (Los Angeles).