Adam James
Biography
Adam James is a male actor born on September 9, 1972, in London, England. He trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 1996. James has worked extensively in both television and theatre, with notable guest leads in popular shows such as Extras, Ashes to Ashes, Hustle, Dr. Who, and Foyles War. He also performed in the 2010 production of 'The Pride' in New York, alongside Ben Whishaw and Andrea Riseborough. James has received recognition for his work, including a nomination for Best Newcomer at the M.E.N awards and a Lucille Lortel Award for Best Actor in a Featured Role.
Career overview
Adam James is a British actor born on 9 September 1972 in London, England. He trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 1996. Early in his career, James worked extensively in both television and theatre, receiving a nomination for Best Newcomer at the M.E.N awards for his work at the Royal Exchange.
James gained prominence in 2001 with a notable role in the series 'Band of Brothers'. He went on to appear in a string of notable guest leads in popular shows, including Extras, Ashes to Ashes, Hustle, Dr. Who, and Foyles War. James's work in television showcased his versatility as an actor.
In addition to his television work, James has also had success in theatre. In 2010, he performed in the play 'The Pride' in New York, alongside Ben Whishaw and Andrea Riseborough. For this performance, James won the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Actor in a Featured Role and received a Drama Desk Nomination. Throughout his career, James has demonstrated his range and talent as an actor, with a notable 81 credits to his name.
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- Young Sherlock (2026) as Doctor Maltby
- Wicked: For Good (2025) as Galinda's Popsicle
- Murder Before Evensong (2025) as Bernard De Floures
- The Day of the Jackal (2024) as Jeremy Whitelock
- Wicked (2024) as Galinda's Popsicle
- We Live in Time (2024) as Simon Maxson
- Mr Bates vs The Post Office (2024) as Patrick Green QC
- The Buccaneers (2023) as Colonel St. George
- The Couple Next Door (2023) as Ben Gregston
- The Long Shadow (2023) as Desmond Wilcox
- Choked Up (2023) as Robert West
- Out of the Grey (2023) as Henry
- The Penitent: A Rational Man (2023) as Richard Marlow
- Hotel Portofino (2022) as Jack Turner
- The Suspect (2022) as Dr. Gerald 'Jack' Owens
- Treason (2022) as Patrick Hamilton
- Dalgliesh (2021) as Alex Mayer
- Vigil (2021) as Lt Commander Mark Prentice
- Belgravia (2020) as John Bellasis
- I May Destroy You (2020) as Julian
- Life (2020) as Neil Baker
- The Kill Team (2019) as Hardin
- You (2018) as Elliot Tannenberg
- Celebrity Catchphrase (2018)
- Hunter Killer (2018) as Captain Forbes
- Johnny English Strikes Again (2018) as Pegasus
- Home from Home (2018) as Robert Dillon
- 1066: A Year to Conquer England (2017) as Harold Godwinson
- King Charles III (2017) as Prime Minister Tristram Evans
- Eric, Ernie and Me (2017) as Ernest Maxin
- National Theatre Live: Consent (2017) as Jake
- 1066: A Year to Conquer England (2017) as Harold Godwinson
- A Little Chaos (2015) as Monsieur De Barra
- Catherine Tate's Nan (2015) as Charles Wilmott
- Coalition (2015) as Jeremy Heywood
- Grantchester (2014) as James Heath
- Thicker Than Water (2014) as Gavin Leonard
- The Game (2014) as George
- The Crimson Field (2014) as Colonel Charles Purbright
- Endeavour (2013) as Kent Finn
- Family Tree (2013) as Ronnie Chadwick
- Kilimanjaro (2013) as Thomas
- Churchill's First World War (2013) as Winston Churchill
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Rick Mayhew
- Much Ado About Nothing (2011) as Don Pedro
- Law & Order: LA (2010) as Max Steinberg
- Vexed (2010) as Charlie Brewer
- Sleep with Me (2009) as MacDara
- Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead (2009) as DI McMillan
- The Execution of Gary Glitter (2009) as John Carter QC
- Ashes to Ashes (2008) as Edward Markham
- Bonekickers (2008)
- Last Chance Harvey (2008) as Josh Hillman
- Harley Street (2008)
- Wired (2008) as Simon
- Consuming Passion (2008) as Mick
- Lewis (2007) as Ethan Croft
- Secret Diary of a Call Girl (2007) as Matt
- Sold (2007)
- The Mother of Tears (2007) as Michael Pierce
- Hotel Babylon (2006)
- Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (2006) as Titus
- The Amazing Mrs Pritchard (2006) as Mark McCaffrey
- Shiny Shiny Bright New Hole in My Heart (2006) as Rupert
- Love Soup (2005)
- Meucci - L'italiano che inventò il telefono (2005) as William Ryder
- Hustle (2004) as Carlton Wood
- England Expects (2004) as Daniel
- Celebrity Mastermind (2003) as Self - Contestant
- Three Blind Mice (2003) as 1st Exec (uncredited)
- Reversals (2003) as Dr. Glen Morrow
- Foyle's War (2002) as Major Wesker
- Band of Brothers (2001) as Cleveland O. Petty
- Waking the Dead (2001) as Michael Leonard
- As If (2001) as Richard
- The Lost Battalion (2001) as Capt. Nelson Holderman
- Murder on the Orient Express (2001) as William MacQueen
- Sharpe: The Legend (1997) as Carline
- Sharpe's Regiment (1996) as Captain Carline
- Sharpe (1993) as Cpt. Philip Carline
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Gregory Salmond