James McNicholas

Acting

James McNicholas

Born 1 October 1985 · Wimbledon, London, UK · 41

JAMES MCNICHOLAS is a writer and performer based in London. As a screenwriter, he has credits with BBC, ITV & BBC Radio 4. His live comedy show 'The Boxer' was named in the 'Top 10 Comedy Shows of 2019' (The Guardian). Alongside his comedy, James is a sports journalist for The Athletic and co-host of the award-winning Arsecast Extra podcast.

Known for

Highlights

Ted Lasso2020 · Series · James
The Great2020 · Series · Doctor Bjørn Vinge
The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball2025 · Series · Writer
Polite Society2023 · Film · Head Waiter
Horrible Histories2009 · Series
The Beautiful Game2024 · Film · Depot Manager

Filmography

Movies

6 films

The Critic2024 · Film · Hospital PC (uncredited)
The Beautiful Game2024 · Film · Depot Manager
Pretty Red Dress2023 · Film · Constable Newman
Polite Society2023 · Film · Head Waiter
Masters of Love2019 · Film · Wyatt
Battle of Britain: The Real Story2010 · Film · German Soldier (voice)

Filmography

Series

8 shows

The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball2025 · Series · Writer
Horrible Science2025 · Series · Various
Late Night Mash2021 · Series · Carl Sellwood
The Emily Atack Show2020 · Series
Ted Lasso2020 · Series · James
The Great2020 · Series · Doctor Bjørn Vinge
The Reluctant Landlord2018 · Series · PC Barry Kemp
Horrible Histories2009 · Series