James Cartwright
Biography
James Lewis Cartwright is an English actor born on October 22, 1984. His extensive television credits include roles in Minder, Clocking Off, Love, Lies and Records, and the title role in Johnny Shakespeare, for which he won Best Actor at the Royal Television Society Awards. He also portrayed Nathan Jones in the CBBC children's television series The Story of Tracy Beaker between 2003 and 2004, and plays Harrison Burns in the BBC Radio 4 soap opera The Archers. His film work features appearances in Clubbed, 24 Hour Party People, Vacuuming Completely Nude in Paradise, and Vinyl. His stage credits include productions of A Plan, The History Boys, Saturns Return, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Raz, and The Vortex.
Career overview
James Lewis Cartwright is an English actor born on October 22, 1984, with extensive television, film, theatre, and radio credits. In television, his work includes appearances in Minder, Clocking Off, the BBC production Love, Lies & Records, Blackpool, Downton Abbey, and Dalgliesh. He also played the title role in Johnny Shakespeare, a performance for which he won Best Actor at the Royal Television Society Awards. Additionally, he portrayed the character Nathan Jones in the CBBC children's television series The Story of Tracy Beaker between 2003 and 2004, and he plays PC Burns, also known as Harrison Burns, in the BBC Radio 4 radio soap The Archers.
His film career features roles in Clubbed, 24 Hour Party People, Danny Boyle's Vacuuming Completely Nude in Paradise, and Vinyl. Cartwright is also an experienced stage actor. His theatre credits include A Plan, The History Boys, Saturns Return, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, and starring roles in Raz at Trafalgar Studios and on tour, as well as The Vortex in Singapore.
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Full Filmography
16 titles- Corriedale: Backstage Pass (2026) as Self
- Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022) as Humphrey Lash
- Dalgliesh (2021) as Stephen Lampart
- Glow and Darkness (2021) as John I Lackland
- Downton Abbey (2019) as Tony Sellick
- Father Brown (2013) as Jimbo Riley
- The Farmer's Wife (2012) as The Auctioneer
- Hollyoaks Later (2008) as Kev
- Missing: All Secrets Have a Price (2006)
- Missing (2006) as Hacker
- The Afternoon Play (2003) as Johnny
- The Story of Tracy Beaker (2002) as Nathan Jones
- Vacuuming Completely Nude in Paradise (2001) as De Kid
- Emmerdale (1972) as Theo Silverton
- Coronation Street (1960) as Theo Silverton
- Bjorn of the Dead as Benny
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Cartwright best known for?
James Cartwright is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022), Dalgliesh (2021), Downton Abbey (2019), Father Brown (2013).
When and where was James Cartwright born?
James Cartwright was born on October 22, 1984.
How many credits does James Cartwright have?
James Cartwright has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2026.
What is James Cartwright's background in cinema and television?
James Lewis Cartwright is an English actor born on October 22, 1984. His extensive television credits include roles in Minder, Clocking Off, Love, Lies and Records, and the title role in Johnny Shakespeare, for which he won Best Actor at the Royal Television Society Awards. He also portrayed Nathan Jones in the CBBC ch...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Father Brown (2013) as Jimbo Riley — aged about 28
- Downton Abbey (2019) as Tony Sellick — aged about 34
- Dalgliesh (2021) as Stephen Lampart — aged about 36
- The Story of Tracy Beaker (2002) as Nathan Jones — aged about 17
- Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022) as Humphrey Lash — aged about 37
- Coronation Street (1960) as Theo Silverton — aged about 24
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