James is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School (Bachelor of Performing Arts: Acting) and The Eastern Institute of Technology (Diploma of Performing Arts: Acting).
His Previous Court Theatre credits include The Perfumed Garden (2010) at the Forge, Frankenstein (2021) The Girl on the Train (2022) Dance Nation (2023) and Scared Scriptless as part of the Court Jesters.
His other theatre credits include Betty’s Summer Vacation, Twelfth Night (Toi Whakaari); A Streetcar Named Desire (Circa Theatre); Strange Resting Places (Taki Rua); Penalties, Pints and Pirouettes (Centrepoint Theatre); A Lion in the Meadow (Tim Bray Productions); Toy’s, Cancel Santa, The Flight before Christmas and Dungeons & Comedians (Little Andromeda).
James’ television credits include Dark City, The Brokenwood Mysteries, Ka Pai Living, Agent Anna and Nothing Trivial.
Court Shows
- 2024 - Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express - Hercule Poirot
- 2023 - Dance Nation - Dance Teacher Pat
- 2022 - The Girl On The Train - Scott Hipwell
- 2021 - Frankenstein - Creature | Victor