Bradley James
Biography
Bradley James is an English actor who was born in Exeter, Devon, England, on October 11, 1983. He became interested in acting at the age of six while attending primary school, and when he was nine years old, his family moved to Jacksonville, Florida, where he attended Crown Point Elementary. Among his notable roles in television and film, he starred as Arthur Pendragon in the BBC series Merlin from 2008 to 2012. Following his work on Merlin, he appeared in the 2012 sports drama Fast Girls alongside Lenora Crichlow and Lily James. His subsequent television and film credits include portraying Damien Thorn in the 2016 series Damien, playing Varga in Underworld: Blood Wars, appearing as Giuliano de' Medici in Medici: The Magnificent from 2018 to 2020, and starring as Lieutenant Colonel Felix Sparks in the 2020 production The Liberator.
Career overview
Bradley James is an English actor who was born in Exeter, Devon, England, and later moved to Jacksonville, Florida when he was nine years old, where he attended Crown Point Elementary. He is best known for starring as Arthur Pendragon in the BBC series Merlin from 2008 to 2012.
Following his role in Merlin, his career expanded across television and film. He portrayed Damien Thorn in Damien in 2016 and appeared as Varga in Underworld: Blood Wars. In 2012, he appeared in the sports drama Fast Girls alongside Lenory Crichlow and Lily James.
His subsequent television roles included playing Giuliano de Medici in Medici: The Magnificent from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he starred as Lieutenant Colonel Felix Sparks in the 2020 production The Liberator.
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Full Filmography
21 titles- The Fallow Few (2025) as Cpl. George Hansen
- Vikings: Valhalla (2022) as Lord Harekr
- The Liberator (2020) as Felix Sparks
- The Resistance Fighter (2019) as Tom Dunbar
- Strange Angel (2018) as Forensic Detective
- Bounty Hunters (2017) as Webb Sherman / Keegan Sherman
- Medici: Masters of Florence (2016) as Giuliano de' Medici
- Underworld: Blood Wars (2016) as Varga
- Damien (2016) as Damien Thorn
- Damien: Behind the Scenes (2016) as Self
- iZombie (2015) as Lowell Tracey
- Fast Girls (2012) as Carl
- Homeland (2011) as J.G. Edgars
- Merlin: Secrets and Magic (2009) as Self
- The Real Merlin and Arthur (2009) as Bradley James
- Portobello 196 (2009) as Jude
- Merlin (2008) as Arthur Pendragon
- Lewis (2007) as Jack Roth
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- EastEnders (1985) Music
- Kristallnacht as Helldorff
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bradley James best known for?
Bradley James is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Vikings: Valhalla (2022), Medici: Masters of Florence (2016), Underworld: Blood Wars (2016), iZombie (2015).
When and where was Bradley James born?
Bradley James was born on October 11, 1983 in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
How many credits does Bradley James have?
Bradley James has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2025.
What is Bradley James's background in cinema and television?
Bradley James is an English actor who was born in Exeter, Devon, England, on October 11, 1983. He became interested in acting at the age of six while attending primary school, and when he was nine years old, his family moved to Jacksonville, Florida, where he attended Crown Point Elementary. Among his notable roles in ...