Christopher Adamson
Acting

Christopher Adamson

Born 6 June 1956 · Ewell, England, UK · Died 17 June 2025

Christopher Adamson (Christopher John Adamson, 6 June 1956 in Ewell, Surrey, England – died 17 June 2025) – British actor, trained at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, known for portraying villains and menacing characters across film and television. His most notable film roles include Mean Machine Angel in Judge Dredd (1995), Jimmy Legs / the Dutchman in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007), a Soldier in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991), Maurice in The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), Bertin in Les Misérables (1998), an Airport Cop in The Fifth Element (1997), Philip Testa in Legend (2015), and Dr. Lang in Leatherface (2017). On television he appeared in The Bill (1997–2001) as multiple characters, Jonathan Creek (1998) as The Stalker, Murder Most Horrid (1994–1999), and Lock, Stock... (2000, 6 episodes).

Known for

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
The Fifth Element
Legend
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Judge Dredd
The Count of Monte Cristo
Leatherface
The Three Musketeers
Cutthroat Island
Mutant Chronicles
Evil Aliens
Leatherface
Legend
The Sleeping Room
Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls
Mutant Chronicles
Freakshow
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Evil Aliens
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Mangal Pandey - The Rising
The Count of Monte Cristo
Lighthouse
Sacred Flesh
Razor Blade Smile
La vuelta del Coyote
The Fifth Element
Judge Dredd
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
Cutthroat Island
Beyond Bedlam
Dirty Weekend
The Young Americans
The Three Musketeers
Club Death
Fool's Gold: The Story Of The Brink's Mat Robbery
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Edward II
Bullseye!
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