James Cosmo

Scottish actor (born 1947)
Person human Q733122
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Summary

James Cosmo was born on May 24, 1948[1], in Clydebank[2]. He has worked as a film actor[3], television actor[4], and actor[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 31 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: James Copeland[7]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8]
  • Educated at: Clydebank High School[9], Royal Scottish Academy[10], Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[11]
  • Award received: Member of the Order of the British Empire[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Commons category: James Cosmo[14]
  • Family name: Cosmo (name)[15]
  • Given name: James[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
  • Birth name: James Ronald Gordon Copeland[18]
  • Start of work period: 1965[19]
  • P14470: People/James_Cosmo[20]
  • P14750: 0208-1670-621F-C42B-3880[21]

Why It Matters

James Cosmo is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was James Cosmo born?

James Cosmo was born in Clydebank[2].

Who were James Cosmo's parents?

James Cosmo's father was James Copeland[7].

What did James Cosmo do for work?

James Cosmo worked as a film actor[3], television actor[4], and actor[5].

Where did James Cosmo go to school?

James Cosmo was educated at Clydebank High School[9], Royal Scottish Academy[10], and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[11].

What awards did James Cosmo receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [5] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 11w ago · Kirilloparma · 2026-07-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14470 → People/James_Cosmo
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