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Oliver James (born Oliver James Hutson; 1 June 1980) is an English actor, musician, singer, and songwriter.


Acting career

James trained at the
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and made his acting debut in the
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short film ''School's Out'' as Dean. He then appeared in an episode for the
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television series ''
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''. In 2002, James was cast as the role of Ian Wallace in the
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'' What a Girl Wants''. The film was directed by
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and co-starred
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. The movie was released in 2003, to mixed critical reception, and a moderate box office with worldwide earnings of $50,732,139. In 2004, James was cast to portray the role of Jay Corgan in
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's musical drama film ''
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''. The film which was directed by Sean McNamara and co-starred
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. The film received negative reviews from critics and was a
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earning worldwide $14,867,514. In 2006, James signed on for the
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drama television series ''
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'' portraying the role of Nick Benitz. The eight-episode first season received negative reviews from critics. Ratings were very poor and the BBC chose to pull the series midway through season one, with the show not being renewed for a second season. In 2009, James portrayed the role of Ben in
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'' Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling''. The film received negative reviews. In 2011, James appeared in a leading role in the TV film '' Roadkill''. In 2012, he appeared in the TV film ''Black Forest''.


Music career

Shortly after appearing in ''The Afternoon Play'', James joined a boy band produced by
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. He quit the band as soon as he was cast in ''What A Girl Wants''. For ''What A Girl Wants'', he learned to play the guitar and sang the songs "Long Time Coming" and "Greatest Story Ever Told" which appear on the film's soundtrack. He played the acoustic guitar and sang the last song in ''Raise Your Voice''.


Filmography


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:James, Oliver 1980 births Alumni of the Guildford School of Acting English male film actors English male television actors English male singers Living people People from Ottershaw 21st-century English singers 21st-century British male singers 21st-century English male actors