Oscar James

Oscar James

81 · Born: Jul 25, 1942

Personal Details

Born Jul 25, 1942 Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]

Biography

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

Career

2007
Oh Happy Day
Oh Happy Day as Storekeeper
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Deadmeat
Deadmeat as Detective Peters
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2004
Elmina's Kitchen
Elmina's Kitchen as Baygee
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If Only
If Only as Superintendent
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2000
U.S. Seals
U.S. Seals as Wilkins
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1994
Lovejoy
Lovejoy as Duke Garvey
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1990
Hardware
Hardware as Chief
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1986
EastEnders
EastEnders as Tony Carpenter
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1985
Water
Water as Miguel
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1981
Student Bodies
Student Bodies as Football Coach
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Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected as William - Fisherman
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1979
Minder
Minder as Dave
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1978
Play for Today
Play for Today as Obed
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1977
Black Joy
Black Joy as Jomo
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The Professionals
The Professionals as Topaz
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1976
Pressure
Pressure as Colin
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1975
The Goodies
The Goodies
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1971
Gumshoe
Gumshoe as Danny Azinge
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1966
Naked Evil
Naked Evil as Dupree
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