Oscar James
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
Known For
Shopkeeper
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Football Coach
Student Bodies
Chief
Hardware
Danny Azinge
Gumshoe
Dupree
Naked Evil
Superintendent
If Only
Guard
All the Right Noises
Desmond
My Kingdom
Miguel
Water
Wilkins
U.S. Seals
Detective Peters
Deadmeat
Storekeeper
Oh Happy Day
Colin
Pressure
Jomo
Black Joy
Dummy
Pirate #1
Peter Pan
Rodney Pascale
Shoot the Messenger
Dub
Last Night at the Alamo
Collins
Jaguar Lives!
Obed
Victims of Apartheid
2nd Student
The Breaking of Bumbo
Baygee
Elmina’s Kitchen
Earl
The Final Passage
Martin's father
Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts
Unle Joe
Three Kinds of Heat
Nosha Warrior (uncredited)
Carry On Up the Jungle
Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
Never Mention Murder
Black Man on Stairs (uncredited)
Darling
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
28
Gender
Male
Birthday
1942-07-25
Place of Birth
Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]
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