Actor
Oscar James
Born July 25, 1942 in Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]28 films
Oscar James (born 25 July 1942) is a Trinidadian actor, who is based in the United Kingdom. He is best known for his role in EastEnders as Tony Carpenter, for over two years. James resides in north London.
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James was born in Trinidad, and had a poor upbringing. He came to the United Kingdom in the 1950s. He initially worked as a taxi driver, a dish-washer and also a gymnast, but he always had aspirations to be an entertainer and followed his dream by becoming an actor.
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First watchCharlie and the Chocolate Factory20057.0as ShopkeeperA young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
28 films as actor- 2007DeadmeatDetective Peters
- 2007Oh Happy DayStorekeeper
- 2006Shoot the MessengerRodney Pascale
- 2005Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryShopkeeper
- 2004If OnlySuperintendent
- 2004Elmina’s KitchenBaygee
- 2001My KingdomDesmond
- 2000U.S. SealsWilkins
- 1996The Final PassageEarl
- 1994Fathers, Sons and Unholy GhostsMartin's father
- 1990HardwareChief
- 1987Three Kinds of HeatUnle Joe
- 1985WaterMiguel
- 1984Last Night at the AlamoDub
- 1981Student BodiesFootball Coach
- 1979Jaguar Lives!Collins
- 1978Victims of ApartheidObed
- 1977Dummy
- 1977Black JoyJomo
- 1976Peter PanPirate #1
- 1976PressureColin
- 1971GumshoeDanny Azinge
- 1970All the Right NoisesGuard
- 1970The Breaking of Bumbo2nd Student
- 1970Carry On Up the JungleNosha Warrior (uncredited)
- 1966Naked EvilDupree
- 1965DarlingBlack Man on Stairs (uncredited)
- 1965Never Mention MurderHospital Orderly (uncredited)