James Benson
Overview
- Ethnicity
- White / European Descent
- Age Range
- 55 - 65
- Height
- 5' 8" (1m 73cm)
- Weight
- 11st. 0lb. (70kg)
- Hair Colour
- Brown
- Eye Colour
- Blue
- Build
- Medium
Video
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video fileJames Benson My Showreel
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
Issac's Dad
Commercials & Industrials |
National Lottery Tom Hooper/Smuggler |
|
| 2023 |
Priest
Television |
Not Going Out (Series 13) Nick Wood/Avalon/BBC |
St.James's Church, Bushey, Pinewood Studios |
| 2022 |
Freddy
Theatre |
Song For A Barefoot Boy Jorge De Juan The Spanish Theatre Company |
Cervante Theatre London |
| 2022 |
Stanley
Television |
The Flatshare Chloe Wicks/Flatshare TV Ltd for Paramount Plus |
|
| 2022 |
Gerald Truss
Television |
Doctors Enda Hughes / B.B.C. |
Location in Birmingham |
| 2021 |
Minister
Television |
This Is Going To Hurt Lucy Forbes / Sister(Hurt)Ltd for the BBC |
|
| 2020 |
Henry
Theatre |
This Cold Night Dave Spencer / Brian Coyle & Scriptreaders |
The Hope Theatre, Islington London |
| 2019 |
Clive
Commercials & Industrials |
Sunlife "Chainsaw Carol" Michael Wright / Happy Hour Productions |
Location Bristol |
| 2018 |
Father
Film |
Parents and Childhood Khyan Mansley / Khyan Mansley Productions |
Chelsea |
| 2017 |
"Hero" Man
Commercials & Industrials |
Hello (Volkswagen) Bart Timmer / CZAR (Germany) |
Cape Town, South Africa |
| 2017 |
Dad
Film |
Fish For Lunch Andras Ridovics / Andras Ridovics Films |
Wet Paint Studios, Chatham Heath |
| 2017 |
Angry Citizen (Mill-Owner)
Film |
Peterloo Mike Leigh / Thin Man Films |
Tilbury Fort |
| 2017 |
Vicar
Film |
Way Back Kevin Thomas / Thomas Thomas Films |
North London Location |
| 2017 |
Jack Rabbit
Television |
Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas Special Ben Kellett / BBC Scotland/BocPix/RTE |
BBC Scotland Studio |
| 2016 |
Miles
Television |
Ex & Liebe (Rosamunde Pilcher 2016) Stefan Bartmann / FFP New Media GmbH for German TV |
Cornwall |
| 2016 |
Keith
Television |
The A Word Dominic Leclerc / Fifty Fathoms/Keshet/ Tiger Aspect Productions For the BBC 1 |
on Location in Honnister Pass,Keswick |
| 2016 |
Arthur
Commercials & Industrials |
Workplace Relations Training Video Neil Ben / Anim8 Productions |
Unilink House, Sutton, Surrey |
| 2016 |
Various Clients
Theatre |
Kaplan Law School Derek Hollis / Interact |
|
| 2016 |
Simulated Patients
Theatre |
Medical Roleplay Derek Hollis / Interact |
London and South East |
| 2015 |
Bank Manager
Commercials & Industrials |
Proactis (Finance) Chris Roche / Flick Productions |
The Office Group Meeting Room 19 Eastbourne Terrace London W2 6LG |
| 2015 |
Tommy
Commercials & Industrials |
Pfizer Launch Event Sarah Willimer / Involve |
Riverbank Plaza Hotel London |
| 2014 |
Pod The Caretaker
Television |
Bad Education (BBC3) Al Campbell / Tiger Aspect Productions |
|
| 2014 |
Golf Official
Commercials & Industrials |
Stronger Together (Puma) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyEAQh-Euo0 Chris Balmond / Outsider |
Centaurion Golf Club Hemel Hempstead |
| 2014 |
Senior Politian
Film |
Beatus Beata Beatum Zoe Hough / Zoe Hough Productions |
London & Partners |
| 2014 |
Window Cleaner
Commercials & Industrials |
Hellmans Andrew Lang / Stink Productions |
Location in Shoreditch |
| 2013 |
Manager of Delicatessen (Couple of Episodes)
Television |
Coronation Street Peter Rose / ITV |
The Cheshire Smokehouse Wilmslow |
| 2013 |
Don Davison
Film |
Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie Ben Kellet / Bocflix, BBC Films and Universal |
On Location in Dublin |
| 2013 |
Mr O'Reilly (Judge 1)
Television |
Father Figure House Husband Of The Year Nick Wood / BBC Comedy |
Elstree |
| 2013 |
Victorian Cab Driver
Commercials & Industrials |
Guinness Storehouse Mitch Jenkins / Mind's Eye |
Luton Hoo Estate |
| 2013 |
Bobby Cobbler (https://vimeo.com/77253650)
Film |
The Debt James Cookson / The Cookson Factory |
South Acton |
| 2012 |
Miff Ferrie
Theatre |
Being Tommy Cooper Cecily Boys / Old Bomb Theatre Company |
Old Red Lion Islington |
| 2012 |
Leander Club Doorman
Television |
Bert & Dickie David Blair / B.B.C. TV |
Longcross Studios |
| 2012 |
Michael (Lead)
Voiceover |
Alwaysland (A Short Film) James Bell / University West London |
ADR Studio West london University |
| 2012 |
Connor (Lead)
Voiceover |
My Street, High Street (Animated Short) Kate Buchanan / Kate Buchanan Productions |
Home Recording Studio |
| 2012 |
David Watkins Product Director
Commercials & Industrials |
E Learning Video for Mott Macdonald Freddie Rostand / Rostand Productions |
Mott Macdonald London Office |
| 2012 |
Stanley
Theatre |
Getting On Sara Masters / Iceandfire |
Various Venues in London |
| 2011 |
Employee on Team Building Exercise
Modeling |
Vodaphone David Stewart / RKCR Y& R Agency |
Gunnersbury Park W. London |
| 2011 |
Milkman
Modeling |
EDF Olympics Shoot Kelvin Murray / AIS Agency |
Andy Knight Studios London |
| 2011 |
Master
Commercials & Industrials |
Jonathan Ross Promo Chaka Sobhani / I.T.V. Creative |
Hedingham Castle, Essex |
| 2011 |
John and Various
Voiceover |
Asylum Dialogues for Radio Clea Langton / Iceandfire |
Bradford Community Radio |
| 2011 |
John & Various
Theatre |
Ayslum, Dialogues Clea Langton / Iceandfire |
Sheffield,Huddersfield, Bradford, Leeds and St.Albans |
| 2011 |
Various Corporate Business People
Theatre |
Royal Sun Alliance; Barclays; Home Office; People First Slough; Hounslow Homes; British Gas and The University of East London Derek Hollis / Interact |
U.K. |
| 2011 |
Simulated Patients
Theatre |
Medical Roleplay Amanda Band / SimPatico |
U.C.L. and Royal free Hospitals London |
| 2011 |
Various Businessmen
Theatre |
Roleplay, Inerview/Presentation Skills Dr. Maggie Cooper / School of Informatics City University London |
City University London |
| 2010 |
Christian; Papa Claude and Others
Theatre |
On A Clear Day You Can See Dover Christine Bacon & Clea Langton / Iceandfire |
Wiltons Music Hall, London |
| 2010 |
Martin
Commercials & Industrials |
Poolia Virals Paul Gowers / Wilder Films |
Indian restaurant Location London |
| 2010 |
Daniel
Film |
Voices From the Edge Charlotte George / Iceandfire |
Location, Museum Park London |
| 2010 |
Stanley
Theatre |
Getting On Sara Masters / Iceandfire |
University of London, Camden |
| 2010 |
Alan
Theatre |
Bad Behaviour Marc Nykolyszyn / Writers Avenue |
Rosemary Branch |
| 2010 |
John
Theatre |
Asylum Dialogues Christine Bacon / Iceandfire Theatre |
Bradford Playhouse;Norwich; Winchester & Southampton University Theatres University of London |
| 2010 |
Kitman
Commercials & Industrials |
Saturday Soccer Dan Crawford / Sky TV |
Studio, London |
| 2009 |
Germaine
Theatre |
Asylum Monologues Christine Bacon / Iceandfire Theatre |
Croydon Warehouse |
| 2009 |
Daniel
Theatre |
Voices From The Edge Christine Bacon / Iceandfire Theatre |
LSE Theatre London |
| 2009 |
Homeless Man
Film |
Under Ben Coakley / Pivotal Production |
Archway, London |
| 2009 |
Neville Brodie
Commercials & Industrials |
Too Much, Too Little, Too Late Mike Martin / PwC Video Production Group |
Price Waterhouse Embankment London |
| 2009 |
John
Theatre |
Asylum Dialogues Christine Bacon / Iceandfire Theatre |
Norwich Playhouse, New Players London and Leicester Curve Theatre |
| 2009 |
Stanley
Film |
Underground Map Carl Harrison / London Film School |
Wembley Park Tube |
| 2009 |
Sean Killmore
Commercials & Industrials |
BP Valuemax Nigel Bristow / Pukka Films |
Cory Environmental, Charlton, London |
| 2009 |
Frank Hearn
Television |
Law And Order Uk Cradle To Grave Omar Madha / Kudos(Law) Ltd for ITV |
Longcross Studios |
| 2009 |
Businessman
Film |
Fire In The Belly Edward Thomasson / Fire In The Belly |
|
| 2008 |
John
Theatre |
Asylum Dialogues Christine Bacon / Ice and Fire Theatre |
Bristol, Derby, Liverpool and Tricycle London |
| 2008 |
Chris McCain
Commercials & Industrials |
Cisco David Mead / Tall Media |
Chatham |
| 2008 |
Mr. Lingard
Commercials & Industrials |
Army Media Production Richard Bunning / Argo media |
Army Base, Blandford |
| 2008 |
George Lusk
Film |
The Sixth Girl Liam McCarthy / Metropolitan Film School |
Locations,London |
| 2008 |
Clive
Television |
Honest Brian Kelly / Greenlit for ITV |
Gardening Centre/Longcross Studio |
| 2006 |
Richard Phillips
Television |
Wind Up TV Darren Sole / 12 Yard for the BBC |
London Location |
| 2006 |
DS.Watkins
Television |
Doctors Michael Connolly / BBC Television |
Location, Birmingham |
| 2005 |
Estragon
Theatre |
Waiting For Godot Maggie Law / Impact Theatre |
Italy |
| 2004 |
Pincus
Theatre |
The Front Page Douglas Wager / Chichester Festival Theatre |
Chichester Festival Theatre |
| 2002 |
Captain Brice
Theatre |
Arcadia Peter Wood / Chichester Festival Theatre |
Chichester Festival Theatre |
| 2001 |
Bassett
Theatre |
Disposing Of The Body Robin Lefevre / Hampstead Theatre |
Hampstead Theatre London |
| 2000 |
William
Theatre |
Katherine Howard Robin Lefevre / Chichester Festival Theatre |
Chichester Festival Theatre |
| 2000 |
Paddy
Television |
Morse Jack Gold / Carlton for ITV |
Oxford |
| 1999 |
Pathologist
Television |
Silent Witness Matthew Evans / BBC Television |
Studio, London |
| 1999 |
Dandy
Film |
The Collector Ian Banks / AKTIV |
Studio, London |
| 1999 |
Estragon
Theatre |
Waiting For Godot Maggie Law / Impact Theatre |
Italy |
| 1997 |
Johnny Pateen (Understudy)
Theatre |
Cripple Of Inishmaan Nicholas Hytner / Royal National Theatre |
Lyttleton and U.K./Ireland Tour |
| 1997 |
Donal
Theatre |
Mutiblite Trevor Nunn / Royal National Theatre |
Studio/Workshop |
| 1997 |
Doctor
Theatre |
Crows Sarah Frankcom / Royal National Theatre |
Studio Production |
| 1997 |
Hypnotist
Film |
The Prince Of Denmark hill Adam Rowley / Crucial Films |
location, London |
| 1996 |
William Elderberry
Theatre |
Other Worlds Maggie Law / Impact Theatre Company |
Jermym Street Theatre |
| 1996 |
Lomov
Theatre |
The Proposal Maggie Law / Impact Theatre |
Jermyn Street Theatre |
| 1996 |
Maurice
Commercials & Industrials |
CitiBank John Blackman / Blackman Films |
CitiBank London |
| 1996 |
Father Liam Finnegan The Dancing Priest
Television |
Think Fast Father Ted Declan Lowney / Hat Trick Productions for Channel 4 |
SouthBank Studios |
| 1995 |
Michael Dara
Theatre |
Shadow Of The Glen Aine O'Connor / London Irish Theatre Company |
Camden Irish Theatre |
| 1995 |
Hare
Commercials & Industrials |
Cashco Stephen Holder / Mercury Corporate Films |
|
| 1995 |
Joseph
Television |
The Bill Nick Mallet / Thames Television for ITV |
|
| 1994 |
Janda
Theatre |
Don't Wet The Bed James Benson / Gravel Theatre |
Production Village London |
| 1994 |
The Soldier
Theatre |
Lament For A Soldier Peter Barnes / Gravel Theatre Company |
Production Village London |
| 1994 |
Undertaker
Theatre |
Bodies Despatched Simon Usher / Fo Rame Theatre Company |
Watermans Arts Centre |
| 1994 |
First Roadsweeper
Theatre |
One Was Nude; One Wore Tails Simon Usher / Fo Rame Theatre Company |
Watermans Theatre |
| 1994 |
David
Commercials & Industrials |
Probation Services Greg Lostin / First Film Corporate |
Borough London |
| 1994 |
Gypsy
Television |
We'll Think Of Something John Howard Davies / Thames Television for ITV |
Teddington Studios |
| 1993 |
Kev
Television |
Eastenders Phillip Casson / B.B.C. |
Elstree Studios |
| 1993 |
Bill Spence
Television |
The Bill Andrew Higgs / Thames Television for ITV |
|
| 1992 |
Hero
Commercials & Industrials |
Open Bank Ricardo Albinana / Albinana (Spain) |
Spain |
| 1992 |
The Prisoner
Commercials & Industrials |
The Prisoner Barney Edwards / Amnesty International/Saatchi |
Secret Policemans Ball |
| 1992 |
Businessman
Commercials & Industrials |
Baltica Pensions Pieter / Penquin (Belgium) |
Denmark |
| 1991 |
Thomas Hardy
Commercials & Industrials |
Gt. Writers Part Work Barney Edwards / Legas Delaney |
U.K.TV |
| 1991 |
Vicar
Commercials & Industrials |
Gateway Supermarket Richard Dean / Lewis Broadbent |
U.K.TV |
| 1991 |
Henry Smithers
Theatre |
The Emperor Jones Stuart Wood / Anglo American Theatre Company |
Camden Bookshop Theatre |
| 1990 |
Greg; Stan;Police Sgt
Theatre |
The Man I Never Knew Raj Patel / British Asian Theatre Company |
Tour London and South East |
| 1989 |
Hero
Commercials & Industrials |
Rive Gin Pedro znar / I.C.M. (Spain) |
Spain |
| 1989 |
Martini
Theatre |
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest Robin Midgeley / New Vic Touring Company |
U.K. Tour |
| 1989 |
O'Brien
Television |
Parnell John Bruce / B.B.C. |
Location Manchester |
| 1988 |
Hero
Commercials & Industrials |
Youngers Scotch Bitter Graham Rose; Paul Weiland (2) and John O'Driscoll / Collett Dickenson and Pearce |
U.K. T.V. |
| 1988 |
Painter
Commercials & Industrials |
Dulux Solid Emulsion Roger Woodburn / Felding; Cone and Belding |
U.K. T.V. |
| 1988 |
B.T.Staff
Commercials & Industrials |
British Telecom Janer Brown / D.D.I.O. (U.S.A.) |
Studio |
| 1987 |
Hero
Commercials & Industrials |
Ford Cars Stephen Drewitt / Ogilvy |
U.K. T.V. |
| 1987 |
Mechanics; Salesman; Stock Controller
Commercials & Industrials |
Volvo Cars Mike Bossley/Linda Wolf / S.A.V. Corporate Films |
Volvo Cars Locations |
| 1987 |
Mr James
Commercials & Industrials |
DRS Mike Bossley / S.A.V. Corporate Films |
|
| 1987 |
Flight Sgt. Davies
Commercials & Industrials |
A Christmas Present (R.A.F.) Clive Mitchel / B.F.C.Corporate Films |
R.A.F. Base |
| 1987 |
Snowy
Television |
Boon Ken Hannam / Central for I.T.V. |
Birmingham Location |
| 1987 |
Sgt. Davies
Television |
The Brief Richard Martin / T.V.S. for I.T.V. |
Location Southampton |
| 1986 |
Hero
Commercials & Industrials |
T.S.B. Allan Blake / J.W.T. |
U.K. T.V. |
| 1986 |
Allain
Theatre |
School For Wives Peter Watson / Leeds Playhouse |
Leeds Playhouse |
| 1986 |
Able
Theatre |
Enter A Free Man James Tomlinson / Leeds Playhouse |
Leeds Playhouse |
| 1986 |
Computer Systems Manager
Commercials & Industrials |
S.D.Scicon Mike Bossley / S.A.V. Corporate films |
S.D.Scicon |
| 1986 |
Sean
Commercials & Industrials |
Lives At Risk (Army) David Eady / S.S.V.C. |
Northumberland Location |
| 1986 |
Dodds
Television |
Cats Eyes Edward Bennett / T.V.S. for I.T.V. |
|
| 1985 |
The Kid
Theatre |
Supergranny And The Kid Shirlie Barrie / Tricycle Theatre |
Tricycle and Tour |
| 1985 |
Joe 2nd Apprentice Gardener
Film |
Mr.Love Roy Battersby / Enigma/Goldcrest Films |
Southport |
| 1984 |
Trawlerman
Commercials & Industrials |
Racal Bob Brooks / Saatchi |
U.K. T.V. |
| 1984 |
Fred; Robb: and Others
Theatre |
All The Voices Going Away Phil Young / Leeds Playhouse |
Leeds playhouse and Tour Yorkshire |
| 1984 |
Michael
Theatre |
Operation Elvis Danny Hiller / Tricycle Theatre |
Tricycle Theatre and Tour |
| 1984 |
John
Commercials & Industrials |
Allied Breweries Hugh Munro / S.D.Modules |
Studio |
| 1983 |
Tony
Commercials & Industrials |
Government Taining Film Hugh Munro / S.D.Modules |
Studio |
| 1983 |
Bill
Commercials & Industrials |
Harry's Party (Royal Navy) Roland Brinton / Worldwide Films |
Aboard Ship off Portsmouth |
| 1983 |
Geoff Lythoe
Television |
Murphy's Mob David Foster / Central for I.T.V. |
Birmingham Studios |
| 1982 |
Bobby; Jocks and Others
Theatre |
Epsom Downs John Harrison / Leeds Playhouse |
Leeds Playhouse |
| 1982 |
Student
Television |
A Sharp Intake Of Breath Stuart Allen / A.T.V. for I.T.V. |
Teddington Studios |
| 1982 |
Dublin Boy
Film |
Giro City Karl Francis / Silva Realm Films |
Kingston and Dublin Locations |
| 1981 |
Oswald
Theatre |
Crackers Michael Attenborough / Leeds Playhouse |
Leeds Playhouse |
| 1981 |
Chorus; Boy
Theatre |
Henry V John Harrison / Leeds Playhouse |
Leeds Playhouse |
| 1980 |
Iron
Theatre |
Class Enemy Michael Scoblow / Shirk Productions |
Questers Theatre Ealing |
| 1979 |
Costable
Theatre |
The Royal Pardon Greg Morrison-Smith / Interplay Theatre Company |
Riverside Coleraine |
| 1979 |
Logmond
Theatre |
No More Sitting On The Old School Bench Michael Attenborough / Leeds Playhouse |
Leeds Playhouse |
| 1979 |
Shank
Theatre |
Factory Birds Michael Attenborough / Leeds Playhouse |
Leeds Playhouse |
| 1979 |
Jumpers
Theatre |
Jumper Phil Young / Leeds Playhouse |
Leeds Playhouse |
| 1979 |
Julius Caesar
Theatre |
Cato and Various Others John Harrison / Leeds Playhouse |
Leeds Playhouse |
| 1978 |
Shawn Keogh
Theatre |
The Playboy Of The Western World Greg Morrison-Smith / Interplay Theatre Company Northern Ireland |
Riverside Coleraine and Tour |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | From 1969 to 1974 | National Youth Theatre |
About me
I have been a Professional Character Actor for more than 45 years, working in all areas of the Profession, in the U.K. and Europe. Recently worked on National Lottery Commercial (Dir: Tom Hooper), Not Going Out (BBC Series 13), The Flatshare (Paramount Plus), This is Going To Hurt (B.B.C.), Mike Leigh's Peterloo, Mrs Browns Boys Xmas Special, The A Word (BBC1), Bad Education (BBC 3), Coronation Street, "Father Figure" for the BBC. I was "Clive" in "Honest" starring Amanda Redman for ITV. and "The Dancing Priest" in Father Ted. Nominated for the Off West End Awards Best Actor 2012/13 for my role as Miff Ferrie in Being Tommy Cooper by Tom Green. I am particularly interested in performing in new works. I am an E.U. Passport Holder (Irish Passport).Additional skills:
MEDICAL AND CORPORATE ROLEPLAY
Communication and Presentations Skills Coach
VOICE OVER
MODELLING
.
Additional information:
I have worked on numerous TV Programmes; Film; Theatre; Commercials and Corporate Films; Photographic Adverts; Voice Overs; Medical and Corporate Role-play (Role-play Companies and Organisations worked for include St.Georges Medical College; Barts Medical College; Simpatico; Interact).
TV and Film Directors worked with include: Stuart Allen; Stefan Bartmann (German TV); Roy Battersby; Edward Bennett; David Blair; Neil Ben: Nigel Bristow; John Bruce; Al Campbell; Phillip Casson; Michael Connolly; Matthew Evans; Karl Francis; Jack Gold; Ken Hannam; Andrew Higgs; Tom Hooper; Enda Hughes; Ben Kellet; Brian Kelly; Dominic Leclere, Mike Leigh, Declan Lowney; Omar Madha; Mike Martin; David Mead; Nick Mallet; Richard Martin; Andras Ridovics; Peter Rose; Chaka Sobhani: Darren Sole; Bart Timmer; Chloe Wicks; John Willis; Nick Wood.
Theatre Directors include: Michael Attenborough; Cecily Boys; David Grindley; John Harrison; Danny Hiller; Nicholas Hyner; Maggie Law; Robin LeFevre; Robin Midgely; Trevor Nunn; James Tomlinson; Simon Usher; Philip Young; Douglas Wager (U.S.A.); Peter Watson; Peter Wood; Stuart Wood.
License & Passport
| Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
| Languages Spoken | English |
|---|---|
| Accents/Dialects | American - General, Australian, Boston, Cornish, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English - Cockney, English - England East (East Anglia, Cambridge, Hertfordshire), English - England North East (Tyneside, Geordie), English - England North West (Liverpool, Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire), English - Essex, English - General, English - London, English - Northern England, English - Received Pronunciation, English - Southwest England, English - West Midlands (Shropshire, Birmingham, Brummie), English - Yorkshire & Humber, German, Irish, Irish Eastern (Leinster, Dublin), Irish Southern (Munster, Cork), Irish Western (Connacht, Galway), Italian (Standard International), Mexican, New York, Northern Irish, Russian, Scottish, Scottish (Highland, Inverness), South African, Southern American, Spanish (International Spanish) Acento Neutro, Ukrainian, US South (Deep South, Dixie, Delta), Welsh |
| Dance Styles | Ballroom, Disco |
| Vocal Types | Baritone |
| Organisations / Memberships | Equity (UK) |