Portrait of James McNicholas

James McNicholas

Acting

Biography

JAMES MCNICHOLAS is a writer and performer based in London. As a screenwriter, he has credits with BBC, ITV & BBC Radio 4. His live comedy show 'The Boxer' was named in the 'Top 10 Comedy Shows of 2019' (The Guardian). Alongside his comedy, James is a sports journalist for The Athletic and co-host of the award-winning Arsecast Extra podcast.

Born: October 1, 1985

Place of Birth: Wimbledon, London, UK

Filmography

2025
2024
The Critic

as Hospital PC (uncredited)

2024
The Beautiful Game

as Depot Manager

2023
Pretty Red Dress

as Constable Newman

2023
Polite Society

as Head Waiter

2022
This England

as Josh - Deloitte Team Leader (uncredited)

2022
This England

as Josh - Deloitte Team Leader

2021
Late Night Mash

as Carl Sellwood

2020
Ted Lasso

as James

2020
The Great

as Doctor Bjørn Vinge

2019
2018
The Reluctant Landlord

as PC Barry Kemp

2015
Drunk History

as Gay Jewish Nazi

2010
Battle of Britain: The Real Story

as German Soldier (voice)