James is currently filming on BBC Film’s Retreat, written and directed by BAFTA nominated d/Deaf director Ted Evanson. James made his screen debut with a role in the filming of Luke Snellin’s BBC thriller drama, Reunion with Warp Films.
James recently completed a tour with Deafinitely Theatre’s production of The Promise. The Promise played at Birmingham Rep, The Lyric Hammersmith, HOME and The Northern Stage.
James is fluent in both British Sign Language (BSL) and spoken English, and he is currently learning International Sign (IS). He is the first d/Deaf man to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.