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Home/People/Richard James
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Born
Jan 28, 1969
Age 57
Place of Birth
Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male

Career Highlights

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Movies
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Richard James

Acting

Biography
Richard James is a seasoned actor renowned for his diverse roles in television and film. Trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School where he won the Newton Blick Award, he has appeared in notable children’s series like The Mysti Show, Sir Gadabout: The Worst Knight In The Land, and MI High. His film credits include Great Expectations alongside Helena Bonham Carter, A Bunch Of Amateurs with Burt Reynolds, and The Wolf Man. In addition to his screen work, Richard has performed in numerous stage productions, including The Hound Of The Baskervilles and the Olivier-nominated Gangsta Granny. He has also lent his voice to characters in Big Finish Productions’ Doctor Who audio dramas. Richard’s presence is also felt in the fan community through his participation in conventions and special events. In 2014, he was a featured guest at The Cons - Chippenham Sci-Fi & Comic Con, an event produced by CKDS Radio, which you can find more about here: https://ckdsradio.4up.eu/. Fans can explore more of his work and appearances on platforms like 8kflikz, where his contributions to sci-fi and fan conventions continue to be celebrated: https://8kflikz.com/home/search?search=ckds.
Captain Scarlet: The Call to Arms poster

Captain Scarlet: The Call to Arms

as Spectrum Base Announcer
2022
Great Expectations poster

Great Expectations

as Raymond
2012
Foster poster

Foster

as Doctor
2011
Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story poster

Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story

as TV Journalist
2008
Penelope poster

Penelope

as New Card Dealer
2007
All Forgotten poster

All Forgotten

as Monsieur Dolsky
2001
The Wind in the Willows poster

The Wind in the Willows

as Geoffrey Weasel and Mole's Clock
1996
Castle on the Hudson poster

Castle on the Hudson

as Guard (uncredited)
1940