James Frain
Biography
James Frain is a British stage, film, and television actor. He was born on March 14, 1968, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK. Frain graduated in Drama and Film from the University of East Anglia, Norwich, England, UK, and went on to study acting at London's Central School of Speech and Drama. He began his artistic career in 1993 in the series Soldier Soldier. Frain is known for playing Thomas Cromwell in a television series. He has appeared in numerous other projects, with 96 known credits in acting.
Career overview
James Frain is a British stage, film, and television actor. He graduated in Drama and Film from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, and later studied acting at London's Central School of Speech and Drama.
Frain began his acting career in 1993 with a role in the series Soldier Soldier. He has since appeared in numerous television shows and films. One of his notable roles is that of Thomas Cromwell in a television series.
Frain has a diverse range of acting credits, with over 96 known credits to his name. He was born on March 14, 1968, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, and is also known as James Dominic Frain and Conte.
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97 titles- The Jester from Transylvania (2024) as James Hooker
- Mayfair Witches (2023) as Solomon
- Quantum Leap (2022) as Gideon Rydge
- Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (2021) as Henry / Puzzlemaker
- Showtrial (2021) as Damian Campbell
- What We Do in the Shadows (2019) as Black Peter, A Goat
- The Twilight Zone (2019) as Mr. Allendale
- The Ready Room (2019) as Self
- Against the Clock (2019) as Dr. A
- Star Trek: Discovery (2017) as Sarek
- The Architect (2016) as Miles Moss
- Marvel's Agent Carter (2015) as Leet Brannis
- Rom - Schlacht der Gladiatoren (2015)
- True Detective (2014) as Lieutenant Kevin Burris
- Gotham (2014) as Theo Galavan / Azrael
- Gotham (2014) as Theo Galavan
- Intruders (2014) as Richard Shepherd
- Sleepy Hollow (2013) as Rutledge
- Orphan Black (2013) as Ferdinand Chevalier
- The Lone Ranger (2013) as Barret
- The White Queen (2013) as Richard Neville
- The Tunnel (2013) as Kieran Ashton / John Sumner
- All Things To All Men (2013) as Attorney General
- Event 15 (2013) as Andrews
- Born of War (2013) as Simon
- Elementary (2012) as Odin Reichenbach
- Transit (2012) as Marek
- Bert & Dickie (2012) as Jack Beresford
- Zambezi (2012) as Narrator
- Grimm (2011) as Eric Renard
- Water for Elephants (2011) as Rosie's Caretaker
- The Cape (2011) as Peter Fleming / Chess
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Sebastian Wake
- TRON: Legacy (2010) as Jarvis
- Miami Medical (2010)
- Dark Relic (2010) as Sir Gregory
- Lie to Me (2009) as McClellan
- FlashForward (2009) as Gordon Myhill
- Everybody's Fine (2009) as Tom
- The Mentalist (2008) as Terry Murphy
- Fringe (2008) as Mr. Kohl
- True Blood (2008) as Franklin Mott
- Leverage (2008) as John Douglas Keller
- In Plain Sight (2008) as Phillip Ashmore / Phillip Andrews
- Quid Pro Quo (2008) as Father Dave
- Californication (2007) as Paul Rider
- The Tudors (2007) as Thomas Cromwell
- Burn Notice (2007) as James Forte
- The Front Line (2006) as Eddie Gilroy
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Tom Crowley
- The Closer (2005) as Paul Andrews
- Medium (2005) as Calley
- Numb3rs (2005) as Allister McClair
- Invasion (2005) as Eli Szura
- Threshold (2005)
- Into the Blue (2005) as Reyes
- Empire (2005) as Brutus
- Spartacus (2004) as David
- Spartacus (2004) as David
- Path to War (2003) as Richard Goodwin
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Richard Ellison
- The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) as J.F. Villefort
- The Project (2002) as Harvey
- The Project (2002) as Harvey
- 24 (2001) as Paul Raines
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Dean Holiday
- Armadillo (2001) as Lorimer Black
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Jeffrey Hughes
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Art Gallery Painter
- Arabian Nights (2000) as Schahzenan / Harun
- Reindeer Games (2000) as Nick Cassidy
- Where the Heart Is (2000) as Forney Hull
- The Miracle Maker (2000) as Thomas (voice)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Martin Gold
- The Vice (1999) as Gordon Ellis
- Titus (1999) as Bassianus
- Sunshine (1999) as Gustave Sonnenschein
- Elizabeth (1998) as Alvaro de la Quadra
- Hilary and Jackie (1998) as Daniel Barenboim
- What Rats Won't Do (1998) as Jack Sullivan
- Vigo (1998) as Jean Vigo
- Macbeth on the Estate (1997) as Macbeth
- The Mill on the Floss (1997) as Philip Wakem
- Robinson Crusoe (1997) as Robert/Defoe's Publisher
- Red Meat (1997) as Victor
- Loch Ness (1996) as Adrian Foote
- Strangers (1996) as Dirk
- Nothing Personal (1996) as Kenny
- Rasputin (1996) as Prince Felix Yusupov
- The Buccaneers (1995) as Julius Folyat
- An Awfully Big Adventure (1995) as John Harbour
- Shadowlands (1993) as Peter Whistler
- Prime Suspect (1991) as Jason Baldwin
- Soldier Soldier (1991) as Lt Giles Chapman
- Performance (1991) as Macbeth
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Elliot
- Foster
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Frain best known for?
James Frain is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mayfair Witches (2023), Quantum Leap (2022), Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (2021), What We Do in the Shadows (2019).
When and where was James Frain born?
James Frain was born on March 14, 1968 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK .
How many credits does James Frain have?
James Frain has accumulated over 97 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2024.
What is James Frain's background in cinema and television?
James Frain is a British stage, film, and television actor. He was born on March 14, 1968, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK. Frain graduated in Drama and Film from the University of East Anglia, Norwich, England, UK, and went on to study acting at London's Central School of Speech and Drama. He began his artistic ...