James Coombes is a British actor born on October 8, 1956, known for his roles in film, television, and theatre. He trained at the Birmingham School of Speech and Drama. His notable performances include Pierre Challon in Howards' Way, Iain Strathmorris in Take The High Road, and Grendel in Robin of Sherwood. Coombes has appeared in Doctor Who and various theatrical productions while also working as a director and tutor. He has transitioned into photography and documentary filmmaking, following his retirement from acting during the Covid pandemic.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 352 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (0:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - James
supplanter, he who takes the place of another
Read Full James Name AnalysisOctober 8, 1956 Facts
Generation Group
James Coombes belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Newport
Educated At: Birmingham School of Speech and Drama
Occupation: television actor | actor
Spouses: Cathy Finlay
Children: Josh | Charlotte | Benedict
Employers: BBC | STV | HTV | Disney
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for October 8, 1956
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 8, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15 Libra 10 | 15 Libra 28 | 24 Sagittarius 31 |
| Moon | 8 Sagittarius 39 | 4 Taurus 4 | 7 Gemini 1 |
| Mercury | 28 Virgo 0 | 2 Scorpio 42 | 12 Capricorn 11 |
| Venus | 2 Virgo 41 | 23 Virgo 19 | 25 Scorpio 54 |
| Mars | 13 Pisces 11 | 11 Scorpio 0 | 5 Aries 8 |
| Jupiter | 19 Virgo 9 | 23 Cancer 19 | 0 Libra 10 |
| Saturn | 0 Sagittarius 13 | 27 Pisces 5 | 7 Sagittarius 58 |
| Uranus | 6 Leo 28 | 1 Gemini 3 | 6 Leo 29 |
| Neptune | 29 Libra 36 | 0 Aries 20 | 1 Scorpio 57 |
| Pluto | 29 Leo 43 | 1 Aquarius 22 | 0 Virgo 23 |
| Rahu | 1 Sagittarius 11 | 16 Pisces 38 | 27 Scorpio 31 |
| Ketu | 1 Gemini 11 | 16 Virgo 38 | 27 Taurus 31 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.James Coombes's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn conjunction Mars
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 20 February, 2025 - Jupiter trine Sun
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Saturn sextile Ketu
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter trine Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Saturn opposition Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Saturn
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars conjunction Rahu
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars opposition Ketu
Exact: 07 November, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 17 November, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Mars
Exact: 27 November, 2025
