Oscar James
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 25, 1942
- Birthplace
- Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]
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. 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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Filmography
Deadmeat 2007
as Detective Peters
Oh Happy Day 2007
as Storekeeper
Shoot the Messenger 2006
as Rodney Pascale
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2005
as Shopkeeper
If Only 2004
as Superintendent
Elmina’s Kitchen 2004
as Baygee
My Kingdom 2001
as Desmond
U.S. Seals 2000
as Wilkins
The Final Passage 1996
as Earl
- Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts
Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts 1994
as Martin's father
Hardware 1990
as Chief
Three Kinds of Heat 1987
as Unle Joe
Water 1985
as Miguel
Last Night at the Alamo 1984
as Dub
Student Bodies 1981
as Football Coach
Jaguar Lives! 1979
as Collins
Victims of Apartheid 1978
as Obed
Dummy 1977
Actor
Black Joy 1977
as Jomo
Peter Pan 1976
as Pirate #1
Pressure 1976
as Colin
Gumshoe 1971
as Danny Azinge
All the Right Noises 1970
as Guard
The Breaking of Bumbo 1970
as 2nd Student
Carry On Up the Jungle 1970
as Nosha Warrior (uncredited)
Naked Evil 1966
as Dupree
Darling 1965
as Black Man on Stairs (uncredited)
Never Mention Murder 1965
as Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.