Christopher Adamson

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Acting

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).

Filmography

• Leatherface (2017)
• Legend (2015)
• The Sleeping Room (2014)
• Mutant Chronicles (2008)
• Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls (2008)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)
• Freakshow (2007)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
• Evil Aliens (2006)
• Mangal Pandey - The Rising (2005)
• The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
• Sacred Flesh (2000)
• Lighthouse (2000)
• Razor Blade Smile (1998)
• La vuelta del Coyote (1998)
• The Fifth Element (1997)
• Cutthroat Island (1995)
• Judge Dredd (1995)
• Mad Dogs and Englishmen (1995)
• Beyond Bedlam (1994)
• The Three Musketeers (1993)
• Dirty Weekend (1993)
• The Young Americans (1993)
• Club Death (1993)
• Fool's Gold: The Story Of The Brink's Mat Robbery (1992)
• Edward II (1991)
• Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
• Bullseye! (1990)