James Booth

James Booth
Born
David Noel Geeves

(1927-12-19)19 December 1927
Croydon, Surrey, England
Died11 August 2005(2005-08-11) (aged 77)
Other namesDavid Geeves-Booth
Years active1958–2005
Spouse
Paula Delaney
(m. 1960)
Children4

James Booth (born David Noel Geeves; 19 December 1927 – 11 August 2005) was an English film, stage and television actor and screenwriter. He is best known for his role as Private Henry Hook in Zulu.

Variety called him "a punchy blend of toughness, potential evil and irresistible charm."[1]

  1. ^ Obituary: JAMES BOOTH ; Leading actor of the 1960s who specialised in playing cheerful cockneys: [First Edition] Vallance, Tom. The Independent; London (UK) [London (UK)]13 Aug 2005: 38.