Oscar James
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1942-07-25 · Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]
Known for
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) — Shopkeeper
- If Only (2004) — Superintendent
- Hardware (1990) — Chief
- EastEnders (1985) — Tony Carpenter
- Darling (1965) — Black Man on Stairs (uncredited)
- Student Bodies (1981) — Football Coach
- Casualty (1986) — Franklyn Ashford
- Carry On Up the Jungle (1970) — Nosha Warrior (uncredited)
- UFO (1970) — Plain Clothes Officer
- Lovejoy (1986) — Duke Garvey
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) — William - Fisherman
- The Bill (1984)
- The Professionals (1977) — Topaz
- Gumshoe (1971) — Danny Azinge
- Afterlife (2005)
- Water (1985) — Miguel