A familiar character actor on British television, Grout was best known as Chief Superintendent Strange in Inspector Morse (1987-2000). Adept at playing authority figures, his other memorable credits include The Box of Delights (1984), All Creatures Great and Small (1978-90), Rumpole of the Bailey (1991-92) and The Old Devils (1992).
- Read James Grout's Guardian obituary.
- Read James Grout's Telegraph obituary.
- Read James Grout's Independent obituary.