Theo James
Theo James | |
|---|---|
| Born | Theo Taptiklis |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Theo James (born Theo Taptiklis, 16 December 1984)[1][2] is an English actor, known for portraying Jed Harper in Bedlam and Kemal Pamuk in Downton Abbey.
Background
James was born in Oxford. He has a degree in philosophy from the University of Nottingham, and trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.[1][2]
Outside of his acting career, James is a singer and guitarist with the London-based band Shere Khan.[3]
Career
James made his television debut in A Passionate Woman, starring opposite Billie Piper.[4] He played Turkish aristocrat Kemal Pamuk in one episode of Downton Abbey.[3] James is currently starring in Bedlam, playing the lead role of Jed Harper. He will appear in the forthcoming adaptation of John Braine's Room at the Top,[5] playing Jack Wales.
His film credits include You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, Red Tails and The Domino Effect. James was cast in You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger and Red Tails while still in his final year at drama school.[1]
In 2009 James was named as a 'Star of Tomorrow' by industry magazine Screen International.[6]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | A Passionate Woman | Alex 'Craze' Crazenovski | TV drama |
| Downton Abbey | Kemal Pamuk - Episode 1.3 (2010) |
Period drama | |
| 2011 | Bedlam | Jed Harper | Supernatural drama |
| Room at the Top | Jack Wales | TV drama |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger | Ray | |
| The Domino Effect | Dinner Party Guest | ||
| 2011 | Red Tails | Mortamus' intel Officer |
References
- ^ a b c New Theatre graduates star in blockbuster TV roles Retrieved 2011-02-19.
- ^ a b Theo James Biography - Sky Living HD Retrieved 2011-02-19.
- ^ a b Bamigboye, Baz. "Keira Knightley's starring role in Tolstoy's Anna Karenina". Daily Mail. Retrieved 2011-02-19.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "A Passionate Woman" press pack: Theo James BBC Press Office. 2010-04-07.
- ^ Casting Unveiled on Room At The Top Screen Yorkshire. Retrieved 2011-02-19.
- ^ Screen Daily | Stars of Tomorrow Retrieved 2011-02-19.
External links
- Theo James at IMDb