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
Known For
| Birth Location | Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago] |
|---|---|
| Born | 1942-07-25 |
Movies
Deadmeat
as Detective Peters
2007
Oh Happy Day
as Storekeeper
2007
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
as Shopkeeper
2005
If Only
as Superintendent
2004
Elmina’s Kitchen
as Baygee
2004
My Kingdom
as Desmond
2001
U.S. Seals
as Wilkins
2000
The Final Passage
as Earl
1996
Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts
as Martin's father
1994
Hardware
as Chief
1990
Three Kinds of Heat
as Unle Joe
1987
Water
as Miguel
1985
Last Night at the Alamo
as Dub
1984
Student Bodies
as Football Coach
1981
Jaguar Lives!
as Collins
1979
Victims of Apartheid
as Obed
1978
1977
Black Joy
as Jomo
1977
Peter Pan
as Pirate #1
1976
Pressure
as Colin
1976
Gumshoe
as Danny Azinge
1971
All the Right Noises
as Guard
1970
The Breaking of Bumbo
as 2nd Student
1970
Carry On Up the Jungle
as Nosha Warrior
1970
Naked Evil
as Dupree
1966
Oscar James hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows
