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James Robinson

Acting Born Sep 6, 1983 Glasgow, Scotland, UK 12 credits

Biography

James Robinson is a Scottish actor and producer born in Glasgow on September 6, 1983. He made his film debut playing the young William Wallace in Braveheart, directed by Mel Gibson. His subsequent film credits include Babylon, directed by Danny Boyle, and Neil Jordan's historical epic The Borgias, which starred Jeremy Irons and Gina McKee. Robinson has also made guest appearances on the television programs Doctors and Casualty, both broadcast by the BBC, and played the role of Greg Edgars in the Sony and Starz production Outlander. Additionally, he filmed a role as Alexander Hamilton for the History Channel US and Icon Films production Washington.

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Career

Career overview

James Robinson is a Scottish actor and producer born in Glasgow on September 6, 1983. He made his film debut playing the young William Wallace in Braveheart, directed by Mel Gibson. Continuing his career in film and television, he subsequently appeared in Danny Boyle's Babylon and Neil Jordan's historical epic The Borgias, which starred Jeremy Irons and Gina McKee.

In addition to his film work, Robinson has made television guest appearances on the BBC programs Doctors and Casualty. He also played the role of Greg Edgars in the Sony and Starz series Outlander. Most recently, he wrapped up filming for the History Channel US and Icon Films production Washington, in which he starred as Alexander Hamilton. Across his career, Robinson has accumulated twelve known acting credits listed on the Movie Database.

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Known for

Outlander

as Greg Edgars

The Borgias

as Sforza Soldier 2
Film

Braveheart

as Young William Wallace

Frequent co-stars

Mel Gibson 1 shared title
Catherine McCormack 1 shared title
Sophie Marceau 1 shared title
Patrick McGoohan 1 shared title
Angus Macfadyen 1 shared title
Brendan Gleeson 1 shared title
James Cosmo 1 shared title
Sean McGinley 1 shared title
Gerda Stevenson 1 shared title
Mhairi Calvey 1 shared title

Career timeline

Under Suspicion: Kate McCann
A Merry Scottish Christmas
Saving Christmas Spirit
Introducing: Mr. Goode · Producer
Dark Sense
Ashes
OutlanderBabylon
The Wee Man
The Borgias
Saxon
Braveheart

Full filmography

  • Under Suspicion: Kate McCann (2026) as Gerry McCann
  • A Merry Scottish Christmas (2023) as Mac Bell
  • Saving Christmas Spirit (2022) as Duncan
  • Introducing: Mr. Goode (2020) Producer
  • Dark Sense (2019) as Mal
  • Ashes (2015) as Kipp
  • Outlander (2014) as Greg Edgars
  • Babylon (2014) as Mr Lovett
  • The Wee Man (2013) as Schoolbus Policeman
  • The Borgias (2011) as Sforza Soldier 2
  • Saxon (2007) as Fishmonger
  • Braveheart (1995) as Young William Wallace