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Born:
1942-07-25
Birthplace:
Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]
Credits:
55 Total Roles
Oscar James
Acting
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Biography
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.
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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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Known For
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Shopkeeper
If Only
Superintendent
Hardware
Chief
EastEnders
Self
EastEnders
Tony Carpenter
Darling
Black Man on Stairs (uncredited)
Student Bodies
Football Coach
Casualty
Franklyn Ashford
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Deadmeat MOVIE | Detective Peters |
| 2007 | Oh Happy Day MOVIE | Storekeeper |
| 2006 | The Line of Beauty TV | Brentford |
| 2006 | Shoot the Messenger MOVIE | Rodney Pascale |
| 2005 | Afterlife TV | Self |
| 2005 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory MOVIE | Shopkeeper |
| 2005 | The Crust TV | Bernard |
| 2004 | If Only MOVIE | Superintendent |
| 2004 | Elmina’s Kitchen MOVIE | Baygee |
| 2002 | Harry Hill's TV Burp TV | Self |