RICHARD JAMES
Actor
Richard has been an actor for over thirty years, with credits in TV, film, stage and audio productions. He has appeared on the big screen alongside Johnny Depp, Burt Reynolds, Helena Bonham Carter and Kirsten Dunst to name a few, and his theatre credits include UK theatre and arena tours as well as appearances in the West End...
Tales From The Set
Stories behind the credits
A CV isn't just a list of credits, it's a collection of experiences and stories. Over three decades, Richard has worked in film and television studios and on theatre and arena stages around the UK and beyond.
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Film Stories
From Monty Python to Burt Reynolds. Memorable casts and unforgettable experiences…
TV Stories
Prosthetic makeup, suits of armour and Victorian facial hair! All in a day's work...
Theatre Stories
From first steps as an actor to the steps of 221b Baker Street…
From The Page To The Stage
Coming to a theatre near you?
Richard's plays range from full cast plays to two handers, perfect for amateur theatre and youth groups. Don't know where to start? Try Richard's top picks!
Click the pictures to read three plays FOR FREE via Richard's publishers, Lazy Bee Scripts...
A Fete Worse Than Death
A comedy of murder and marrow envy, all within a marquee set…
The Dreaming
Two men awake with no idea of where they are, or even who they are…
Charlotte Holmes: Future Detective
Charlotte Holmes is on the case as a famous painting is stolen in 23rd Century London…
A World Of Books
From strange worlds to Victorian crime
Richard's distinctive authorial voice is on full display in a range of standalone novels and series. From the dark underbelly of Victorian London to alien vistas and extraordinary characters.
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Bowman Of The Yard
One year in the life of a troubled Victorian Scotland Yard detective…
The Worlds of Gerry Anderson
A name you will know, original stories you won't! From the mind of the prolific storyteller…
Twelvetrees and McKay
Improbable adventures in the company of two Edwardian gentleman.
Voices
Richard has provided English Language Dubbing and ADR for TV & Film and recorded parts in audio dramas from Big Finish Productions and Anderson Entertainment including Doctor Who, First Action Bureau and his own stories, Demeter City and Space Precinct Revisited. He has his own home recording studio where he has recorded several audiobooks and podcasts...
Other Stories Worth Telling
Fantastic worlds and family history
Richard has spent time in the worlds of Doctor Who and Gerry Anderson, and has a tale to tell concerning his own grandfather.
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Doctor Who
Richard's experiences in the Whoniverse; from appearing in numerous audio adventures to writing one himself!
The Gerry Anderson Podcast
A podcast exploring Gerry Anderson's legacy, featuring interviews and watchalongs.
William Alfred James
The remarkable life story of Richard's Grandfather, injured during The First World War.
