James started his acting career at a young age, making his screen debut aged ten in the 2004 film Restoring Uncle Don. He later studied at the prestigious Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, where he became Head Boy and subsequently trained as an actor at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, where he worked with the renown voice coach Patsy Rodenburg, OBE. Following this James obtained a competitive place at The Actors Class, London, where he worked with leading industry professionals from the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre and BBC. James’ credits include Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde in the West End, A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Royal Shakespeare Company’s open-air space, The Lost Boys: Neverland Grows Up at the Charing Cross Theatre, London and television series Black Earth Rising for the BBC.

Most recently, James has been selected to work closely with acclaimed director Nick Bagnall on an exciting new production.

James balances his work as a professional actor with his extensive experience of teaching and inspiring students across the United Kingdom and abroad to develop as a strong, confident, fully rounded individual, helping them be able to succeed in whatever they may work towards in the future.