James Laurenson

Biography

James Laurenson was a New Zealand-born actor based in the UK, best known for his roles in "National Theatre Live: Hamlet," where he played Player King, and as Major General Ross in the "Sharpe" film series. He studied theatre at Canterbury University College under Dame Ngaio Marsh before moving to the UK in the mid-1960s. Laurenson appeared in numerous British Shakespearean productions and had notable roles in films like "The Cat's Meow" and "Elizabeth R".