James is a British actor with a wide ranging theatre and screen career.
Born in Kent to Anthony and Susan Hillier he is the eldest of three
boys. He studied English Literature at King's College, London and then
went on to train at RADA from where he went straight into the
prestigious BBC production of Great Expectation. His stage work
includes 'Lulu' at the Almeida, 'The Homecoming' at The Royal Exchange,
the British Premier of Tennessee Williams, 'Something Cloudy Something
Clear' and 'Blue Surge' by Rebecca Gilman for which he was nominated
for a Best Male Performer Award. James is artistic director of theatre
company Defibrillator. He spends his spare time with his long time
partner Amy Lamont and their two boys and is a talented sportsman and
sports fan, following Tottenham Hotspur FC.
As Deep as the Grave(2026)as Le Docteur
Emmerdale Farm(1972)as Dr. Crowley
Close to Me(2021)as Jack Cocker
Stephen(2021)as DCI Bill Raynott
Deceit(2021)as CI Tony Leech
