Laurence Fox - Actor Profile

Laurence Fox

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
22Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 26, 1978
Birth Place: Yorkshire, England, UK

About Laurence Fox

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Laurence Fox (born 26 May 1978) is an English actor, musician, GB News broadcaster and political activist. He is best known for his leading role as Detective Sergeant James Hathaway in the British TV drama series Lewis. He is the scion of a show business family: his father is the actor James Fox, and Edward Fox, Robert Fox and Daniel Chatto are all uncles. Fox publicly criticised the George Floyd protests and COVID-19 vaccines in 2020 and Pride and trans rights in 2023. After founding the populist political party Reclaim, he stood unsuccessfully in the 2021 London mayoral election in opposition to what he deemed "extreme political correctness". Description above from the Wikipedia article Laurence Fox, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Laurence Fox Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Laurence Fox reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Laurence Fox's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 41% of Laurence Fox's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains How I Won the London Mayor Election, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Laurence Fox Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Laurence Fox's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
How I Won the London Mayor Election (2021) movie poster
★10.0

How I Won the London Mayor Election: Online prankster Niko Omilana recounts the wild but true story of his 2021 campaign to become London's mayor and shake u

How I Won the London Mayor Election

2021•Documentary
★8.4
The Real King's Speech (2011) movie poster
★8.4

The Real King's Speech: The true story of King George VI's struggle to overcome his stammer, and the parts played in his battle with his disabil

The Real King's Speech

2011•Documentary
★7.6
Lord Lucan: My Husband, The Truth (2017) movie poster
★7.6

Lord Lucan: My Husband, The Truth: The 40 year mystery uncovered by his wife. This is the story of Lord Lucan, playboy, aristocrat, gambler and murderer. T

Lord Lucan: My Husband, The Truth

2017•Documentary
★7.4
Born a King (2019) movie poster
★7.4

Born a King: A coming-of-age story set in 1919 about 14 year old Faisal, an Arab prince who is dispatched from the deserts of Arabia

Born a King

2019•Drama
★7.3
Becoming Jane (2007) movie poster
★7.3

Becoming Jane: Though young Jane Austen's financially strapped parents expect her to marry the nephew of wealthy Lady Gresham, Jane her

Becoming Jane

2007•Romance

Full Filmography

Every movie Laurence Fox has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 My Son Hunter Hunter Biden Flop Similar →
2021 How I Won the London Mayor Election Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Born a King Laurence of Arabia Hit Similar →
2019 The Professor and the Madman Philip Lyttelton Gell Hit Similar →
2017 Lord Lucan: My Husband, The Truth Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2011 Fast Freddie, the Widow and Me Jonathan Donald Average Similar →
2011 W.E. Bertie Average Similar →
2011 The Real King's Speech Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2010 WWI: Finding the Lost Battalion Narrator Flop Similar →
2007 A Room with a View Cecil Vyse Flop Similar →
2007 Elizabeth: The Golden Age Sir Christopher Hatton Hit Similar →
2007 Becoming Jane Mr. Wisley Hit Similar →
2006 The Last Drop Major Kessler Flop Similar →
2005 Whatever Love Means Prince Charles Flop Similar →
2005 The Search for Tutankhamun Léonard Flop Similar →
2005 Colditz Willis Hit Similar →
2004 AD/BC: A Rock Opera Townsfolk Average Similar →
2003 South from Granada Ralph Partridge Average Similar →
2002 Deathwatch Capt. Bramwell Jennings Average Similar →
2002 The Making of Gosford Park Self (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2001 Gosford Park Rupert Standish Hit Similar →
2001 The Hole Geoff Bingham Average Similar →

Laurence Fox - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Laurence Fox?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Laurence Fox is "How I Won the London Mayor Election" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Laurence Fox acted in?

Laurence Fox has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Laurence Fox?

Other notable films include "The Real King's Speech", "Lord Lucan: My Husband, The Truth", and "Born a King".

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