Oscar James
Biography
Oscar James is a Trinidadian actor based in the United Kingdom. He was born on 25 July 1942 in Trinidad, British West Indies, which is now Trinidad and Tobago. James initially worked in various jobs including a taxi driver, dish-washer, and gymnast before pursuing a career in acting. He has been involved in the entertainment industry for a significant amount of time, with a total of 56 known credits. James is best known for his role in the British soap opera EastEnders, where he played the character Tony Carpenter for over two years. He resides in north London.
Career overview
Oscar James is a Trinidadian actor based in the United Kingdom. He has been involved in the entertainment industry for many years, with a career spanning over 50 credits. James' early life and career are marked by a diverse range of occupations, including working as a taxi driver, a dish-washer, and a gymnast.
James' aspirations to become an entertainer led him to pursue a career in acting. He has appeared in various roles, with one of his notable performances being in the long-running British soap opera EastEnders, where he played the character of Tony Carpenter for over two years.
James' acting career has been extensive, with over 50 credits to his name. He was born in Trinidad on July 25, 1942, and has been based in the United Kingdom since the 1950s.
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56 titles- Oh Happy Day (2007) as Storekeeper
- Deadmeat (2007) as Detective Peters
- The Line of Beauty (2006) as Brentford
- Shoot the Messenger (2006) as Rodney Pascale
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) as Shopkeeper
- Afterlife (2005)
- The Crust (2005) as Bernard
- If Only (2004) as Superintendent
- Elmina’s Kitchen (2004) as Baygee
- Harry Hill's TV Burp (2002)
- My Kingdom (2001) as Desmond
- U.S. Seals (2000) as Wilkins
- The Final Passage (1996) as Earl
- Out of the Blue (1995) as Andy Hannaford
- Ghosts (1995) as PCO Messiter
- Crocodile Shoes (1994)
- Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts (1994) as Martin's father
- Hardware (1990) as Chief
- Surgical Spirit (1989) as Mr. Worrell
- Three Kinds of Heat (1987) as Unle Joe
- Casualty (1986) as Franklyn Ashford
- Lovejoy (1986) as Duke Garvey
- EastEnders (1985) as Tony Carpenter
- Water (1985) as Miguel
- The Bill (1984)
- Bottle Boys (1984) as Joe Phillips
- Last Night at the Alamo (1984) as Dub
- Student Bodies (1981) as Football Coach
- Minder (1979) as Dave
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as William - Fisherman
- Shoestring (1979) as Duke Winsor
- Jaguar Lives! (1979) as Collins
- Return of the Saint (1978) as Mombasa
- Out (1978) as Bernie Machen
- Victims of Apartheid (1978) as Obed
- The Professionals (1977) as Topaz
- 1990 (1977)
- Black Joy (1977) as Jomo
- Dummy (1977)
- The Fosters (1976) as Erroll
- Peter Pan (1976) as Pirate #1
- Pressure (1976) as Colin
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as Black Knight
- Carry On Laughing (1975) as Witch Doctor
- Gumshoe (1971) as Danny Azinge
- UFO (1970) as Plain Clothes Officer
- The Breaking of Bumbo (1970) as 2nd Student
- Carry On Up the Jungle (1970) as Nosha Warrior (uncredited)
- All the Right Noises (1970) as Guard
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Jack Fitzjohn
- Counterstrike (1969) as Observer Africa
- The Expert (1968) as Solomon Kingsley
- Till Death Us Do Part (1966) as Policeman
- Naked Evil (1966) as Dupree
- Darling (1965) as Black Man on Stairs (uncredited)
- Never Mention Murder (1965) as Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Oscar James best known for?
Oscar James is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Black and White in Color (1976), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), If Only (2004), Aladdin (1992).
When and where was Oscar James born?
Oscar James was born on July 25, 1942 in Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago].
How many credits does Oscar James have?
Oscar James has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2007.
What is Oscar James's background in cinema and television?
Oscar James is a Trinidadian actor based in the United Kingdom. He was born on 25 July 1942 in Trinidad, British West Indies, which is now Trinidad and Tobago. James initially worked in various jobs including a taxi driver, dish-washer, and gymnast before pursuing a career in acting. He has been involved in the enterta...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Expert (1968) as Solomon Kingsley — aged about 25
- Surgical Spirit (1989) as Mr. Worrell — aged about 46
- Out (1978) as Bernie Machen — aged about 35
- UFO (1970) as Plain Clothes Officer — aged about 27
- Shoestring (1979) as Duke Winsor — aged about 36
- Bottle Boys (1984) as Joe Phillips — aged about 41
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