James Payne

James Payne

Personal Details

Biography

James Payne, a renowned figure in the realm of cinematic endeavors, has left an indelible mark on the world of film with his impressive body of work. Among his most notable contributions is the 1981 cult classic, Dragonslayer, a fantastical tale that has captivated audiences for generations. Prior to this, Payne made a significant impact with his 1975 horror masterpiece, The Ghoul, a chilling exploration of the darker aspects of human nature. Furthermore, his 1967 thriller, The Naked Runner, showcased his versatility as a filmmaker, weaving a complex web of intrigue and suspense that continues to enthrall viewers to this day.

Career

2000
102 Dalmatians
102 Dalmatians as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
The Calling
The Calling as Taxi Driver at Hamilton Place (uncredited)
1996
London Suite
London Suite as Taxi Driver at Cemetary (uncredited)
1993
Diana: Her True Story
Diana: Her True Story as Man in Hunting Party (uncredited)
1986
Lady Jane
Lady Jane as Cleric (uncredited)
1985
The Holcroft Covenant
The Holcroft Covenant as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Lifeforce
Lifeforce as NASA Man (uncredited)
1984
Where Is Parsifal?
Where Is Parsifal? as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Give My Regards to Broad Street as Man in Traffic Jam (uncredited)
1983
The Hunger
The Hunger as Taxi Driver at Hotel (uncredited)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Villager (uncredited)
1981
Dragonslayer
Dragonslayer as Urlander
An American Werewolf in London
An American Werewolf in London as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1979
Home Before Midnight
Home Before Midnight as Taxi Driver at Police Court (uncredited)
1978
Carry on Emmannuelle
Carry on Emmannuelle as Man in Pub (uncredited)
The Thirty Nine Steps
The Thirty Nine Steps as Onlooker (uncredited)
1976
The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones
The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones as Man Singing in Tavern (uncredited)
1975
Carry on Behind
Carry on Behind as Man in Caravan (uncredited)
Tommy
Tommy as Man in Strip Club Collecting a Program (uncredited)
1974
Old Drac
Old Drac as Taxi Driver at Airport (uncredited)
Carry on Dick
Carry on Dick as Bow Street Runner (uncredited)
1973
A Warm December
A Warm December as Taxi Driver at Theatre (uncredited)
The Love Ban
The Love Ban as Supporting Artist (uncredited)
Love Thy Neighbour
Love Thy Neighbour as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
The Death Wheelers
The Death Wheelers as Police Photographer (uncredited)
A Touch of Class
A Touch of Class as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1972
All Coppers Are...
All Coppers Are... as Plainclothes Policeman (uncredited)
Frenzy
Frenzy as Covent Garden Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Rentadick
Rentadick as Driver - Fire Engine Chasing Plane (uncredited)
1971
Long Ago, Tomorrow
Long Ago, Tomorrow as Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
Up Pompeii
Up Pompeii as Market Stall Holder (uncredited)
X, Y and Zee
X, Y and Zee as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1970
Every Home Should Have One
Every Home Should Have One as Taxi Driver with the Dwarfs
There's a Girl in My Soup
There's a Girl in My Soup as Reporter (uncredited)
The Man Who Haunted Himself
The Man Who Haunted Himself as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
No Blade of Grass
No Blade of Grass as Man in Food Queue (uncredited)
1969
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Goodbye, Mr. Chips as Man in Theatre (uncredited)
Otley
Otley as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1968
The Charge of the Light Brigade
The Charge of the Light Brigade as Trooper (Uncredited)
The Killing of Sister George
The Killing of Sister George as Man in Traffic Jam (uncredited)
Nobody Runs Forever
Nobody Runs Forever as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
A Dandy in Aspic
A Dandy in Aspic as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1967
Half a Sixpence
Half a Sixpence as Passerby (uncredited)
I'll Never Forget What's'isname
I'll Never Forget What's'isname as Unruly Student at School
The Naked Runner
The Naked Runner as Man at Printing Press (uncredited)
Smashing Time
Smashing Time as Barman in Pie Throwing Scene (uncredited)
Quatermass and the Pit
Quatermass and the Pit as Man Running from Station (uncredited)
You Only Live Twice
You Only Live Twice as Man at Typewriter in Office (uncredited)
1966
The Deadly Affair
The Deadly Affair as Play Spectator
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
One Million Years B.C.
One Million Years B.C. as One of the Cave People (uncredited)
Arabesque
Arabesque as Driving the Kidnap Lorry (uncredited)
Alfie
Alfie as Man in Pub Fight (uncredited)
1965
The Brigand of Kandahar
The Brigand of Kandahar as Soldier in Shoot-out (uncredited)
Masquerade
Masquerade as Russian Officer in Tent (uncredited)
The Hill
The Hill as Man in Prison (uncredited)
He Who Rides a Tiger
He Who Rides a Tiger as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Operation Crossbow
Operation Crossbow as Lorry Driver in Airfield
1964
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
The Yellow Rolls-Royce as Man at Car Sales (uncredited)
1963
The Crimson Blade
The Crimson Blade as Man in Tavern
Billy Liar
Billy Liar as Man in Station Cafe (uncredited)
The Cracksman
The Cracksman as Man in Prison (uncredited)
Summer Holiday
Summer Holiday as Man in Restaurant
I Could Go on Singing
I Could Go on Singing as Man in Theatre Audience (uncredited)
The Victors
The Victors as German Soldier at Pill Box (uncredited)