Laurence Paul Fox (born 26 May 1978) is an English actor, politician, singer-songwriter, and guitarist who has been the leader of the Reclaim Party since its founding in 2020. He is best known for playing the supporting role of DS James Hathaway in the British TV drama series Lewis from 2006 to 2015. His debut album, Holding Patterns, was released in February 2016. A member of the Robin Fox family, Fox attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and graduated in 2001. He first appeared in The Hole (2001), and has since appeared in numerous films, television features, and theatre productions.