Erana James
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 17, 1999 in Whangarei, New Zealand
- Active Years
- 2017–2025 (9 Years)
- Total Credits
- 12 credits in database
Biography
Erana James is a New Zealand actress of Māori descent. She was born on February 17, 1999, in Whangarei, New Zealand. James is best known for her television acting roles, specifically playing Toni Shalifoe in the Amazon Prime Video series The Wilds, which ran from 2020 to 2022, and portraying Curly in the FX series Alien: Earth, which began in 2025. Her professional career encompasses television work with known acting credits documented in the database. As a performer from New Zealand, she has gained recognition internationally for her contributions to television drama series on major streaming and cable platforms.
Career overview
Erana James is a New Zealand actress of Maori descent who was born on February 17, 1999, in Whangarei, New Zealand. She has established a television career with notable roles in prominent streaming and cable series.
Her breakthrough television credits include portraying the character Toni Shalifoe in the Amazon Prime Video series The Wilds, which aired from 2020 to 2022. Following this role, she was cast as Curly in the FX series Alien: Earth, beginning in 2025. Across her acting career, she has accumulated twelve known credits on the Movie Database platform, reflecting her ongoing work in the industry.
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Full Filmography
12 titles- Alien: Earth (2025) as Curly
- We Were Dangerous (2024) as Nellie
- Bad Behaviour (2023) as Ronnie
- Uproar (2023) as Samantha
- The Wilds (2020) as Toni Shalifoe
- Hot Mother (2020) as Sofia
- My Life Is Murder (2019) as Juliana Lloyd
- Golden Boy (2019) as Kahu
- Southland's Home (2019) as Nell
- Playing for Keeps (2018) as Samira
- The Changeover (2017) as Laura Chant
- 1882 (2017) as Marama
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What movies or TV shows is Erana James best known for?
Erana James is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Alien: Earth (2025), The Wilds (2020), Little Superman (1975), Transit (2012).
When and where was Erana James born?
Erana James was born on February 17, 1999 in Whangarei, New Zealand.
How many credits does Erana James have?
Erana James has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2017 to 2025.
What is Erana James's background in cinema and television?
Erana James is a New Zealand actress of Māori descent. She was born on February 17, 1999, in Whangarei, New Zealand. James is best known for her television acting roles, specifically playing Toni Shalifoe in the Amazon Prime Video series The Wilds, which ran from 2020 to 2022, and portraying Curly in the FX series Alie...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Wilds (2020) as Toni Shalifoe — aged about 21
- Alien: Earth (2025) as Curly — aged about 26
- My Life Is Murder (2019) as Juliana Lloyd — aged about 20
- The Changeover (2017) as Laura Chant — aged about 18
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