James Blunt
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 22, 1974 in Tidworth, Hampshire, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1952–2026 (75 Years)
- Total Credits
- 73 credits in database
Biography
James Hillier Blount, known professionally as James Blunt, was born on February 22, 1974, in Tidworth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. He is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Before his career in music, he served as a reconnaissance officer in the Life Guards regiment of the British Army and participated under NATO during the 1999 Kosovo War. Following his military service, he gained worldwide fame in 2004 with his debut album, Back to Bedlam, which featured the hit singles You're Beautiful and Goodbye My Lover. His known credits in the film and television industry include acting and work on soundtracks, such as the film Happy Death Day 2U.
Career overview
James Hillier Blount, known professionally as James Blunt, was born on February 22, 1974, in Tidworth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. Before pursuing his career in the entertainment industry, he served as a reconnaissance officer in the Life Guards regiment of the British Army and served under NATO during the 1999 Kosovo War. Following his military service, he established himself as an English singer, songwriter, and musician.
Blunt rose to fame in 2004 with the release of his debut album, Back to Bedlam, achieving worldwide recognition with the singles You're Beautiful and Goodbye My Lover. His first album sold over 11 million copies worldwide, topping the UK Albums Chart, peaking at number two in the United States, and becoming the best-selling album of the 2000s in the United Kingdom. Additionally, the single You're Beautiful reached number one in the UK, the US, and a dozen other countries.
Throughout his career, Blunt has maintained a presence in film and television media, with his work including a soundtrack contribution to the film Happy Death Day 2U. Recognized primarily for his musical contributions, his professional credits encompass multiple entries in the entertainment database, reflecting his long-standing career in the industry.
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73 titles- Sunny Dancer (2026) as James Blunt
- The Celebrity Traitors (2025) as Self - Contestant
- James Blunt: One Brit Wonder (2023) as Self
- La story d'Elton John (2022) as James Blunt
- Die Giovanni Zarrella Show (2021) as Self
- Zervakis & Opdenhövel. Live. (2021) as Self
- Beer Masters: The Search for Europe's Next Great Beer (2021) as Self - Host
- Cinderella: A Comic Relief Pantomime for Christmas (2020) as Self
- Die Helene Fischer Show - Meine schönsten Momente (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Greed (2019) as Self
- Late Night Berlin (2018) as Self
- The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (2018) as Self - Guest
- All Round to Mrs. Brown's (2017) as Self
- Die Helene Fischer Show 2017 (2017) as Self
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self - Music
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self
- Top Gear: From A-Z (2015) as Self
- James Blunt - Live at Front And Center (2015) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- James Blunt at Baloise Session (2014) as Self
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- Laura Pausini - Greatest Hits (2013) as self
- Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6 (2013)
- Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars (2012) as Self
- Sesame Street: Singing with the Stars (2012) Original Music Composer
- Acoustic at the BBC (2011) as Self
- Conan (2010) as Self - Musical Guest
- Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford (2010)
- A Concert for Heroes (2010) as Self
- Willkommen bei Mario Barth (2009) as Self
- Markus Lanz (2008) as Self
- Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007) as Self
- James Blunt unplugged (2007) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Germany's Next Topmodel (2006) as Self - Show Act
- Schlag den Raab (2006) as Self
- James Blunt - Chasing Time: The Bedlam Sessions (2006) as Self
- The X Factor (2005) as Self - Judge
- Wildfire (2005) as Self
- Top of the Pops Reloaded (2005) as Self
- An Evening with James Blunt (2005) as Self - Singer
- Strictly Come Dancing (2004) as Self
- La chanson de l'année (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Las Vegas (2003) as James Blunt
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown (2003) as Self
- Top Gear (2002) as Self
- Sucré salé (2002) as Self
- Star Academy (2001) as Self
- Leute heute (1997) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self - Host
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Musical Guest
- Taratata (1993) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self - Musical Guest
- ECHO-Verleihung (1992) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
- Goldene Kamera (1984) as Self
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- 3 nach 9 (1974) as Self
- Sesame Street (1969) as Self
- Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
- The Late Late Show (1962) as Self
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- Today (1952) as Self
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Panellist
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Blunt best known for?
James Blunt is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sunny Dancer (2026), The Celebrity Traitors (2025), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019), The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (2018).
When and where was James Blunt born?
James Blunt was born on February 22, 1974 in Tidworth, Hampshire, England, UK.
How many credits does James Blunt have?
James Blunt has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2026.
What is James Blunt's background in cinema and television?
James Hillier Blount, known professionally as James Blunt, was born on February 22, 1974, in Tidworth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. He is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Before his career in music, he served as a reconnaissance officer in the Life Guards regiment of the British Army...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Sucré salé (2002) as Self — aged about 28
- The Grammys (1959) as Self — aged about 14
- The Celebrity Traitors (2025) as Self - Contestant — aged about 51
- Wildfire (2005) as Self — aged about 31
- The X Factor (2005) as Self - Judge — aged about 31
- Taratata (1993) as Self — aged about 19
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