Clifton James

American actor (1920-2017)

George Clifton James (May 29, 1920 – April 15, 2017) was a retired American actor. He is best known for his role as Sheriff J.W. Pepper in the James Bond movies such as Live and Let Die (1973) and in The Man With The Golden Gun (1974).

Clifton James
Born
George Clifton James

(1920-05-29)May 29, 1920
DiedApril 15, 2017(2017-04-15) (aged 96)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActor
Years active1954–2017
Known forSheriff J. W. Pepper in the James Bond movies
Spouse(s)Donna Lea Beach (1948–1950; divorced)
Laurie Harper (1951–2015; her death)
Children6

James was born on May 29, 1920 in Spokane, Washington.[1] He married Laurie Harper in 1951. Harper died in 2015. They had six children.

James died from complications of diabetes at his home in Gladstone, Oregon on April 15, 2017, age 96.[2]

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  1. "Clifton James Biography (1920-)". FilmReference.com. Retrieved 2007-12-15.
  2. Clifton James, Sheriff in James Bond Films, Dies at 96

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