David James
James in October 2019
Born1967 (age 56–57)
OccupationActor
Years active1991–present
Known forPlay School (1993–2000)
The Hollowmen (2008)

David James (born 1967) is an Australian television and film actor based in Melbourne.[1]

Career

James is best known for his long-running role as a presenter on ABC TV's children's program Play School, a role he started in 1993 and worked in until 2000.[1][2] James also had minor roles in such Australian TV series as City Homicide, Very Small Business, All Saints, Water Rats, G.P., and Police Rescue over an extended period. In 2008 James gained a leading support role in Working Dog Productions satirical political television series The Hollowmen, where he played the part of Phillip, Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

James has appeared on television commercials,[2] worked with Play School co-presenter Benita Collings on live Play School Concerts,[2] and performed in live theatre.[1] In 2009 he took a starring role in the Australian production of Avenue Q, a stage musical he described as "Sesame Street meets South Park on acid".[1]

James had a significant supporting role in the 2012 Australian comedy film Any Questions for Ben?, created by Working Dog Productions, where he played Malcolm, the lead character's boss.[3]

James won a Logie at the 2009 Logie Awards for "Most Outstanding Comedy Program" as part of the cast of The Hollowmen.[1]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2021 Why are you like this? Mike 1 episode
2020 Discover Indie Film Simon 1 episode
2019 The Whistleblower Newsreader
2018-17 True Story with Hamish & Andy Graham / Clive's Dad 2 episodes
2018 Your Call is Important to Us Simon Short
2018 Jack Irish Denis 2 episodes
2018 Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted to You Allan Carr 1 episode
2016 Offspring (TV series) Benedict Clegg 1 episode
2015 Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Quentin Tode 1 episode
2012 Howzat! Kerry Packer's War Max Nielson 1 episode
2012 Bridge of Names David Henry
2012 Any Questions for Ben?` Malcolm
2012 Fish and Chips Bastien Short
2009 City Homicide Ian Chalmers 1 episode
2009 Chandon Pictures Benji 1 episode
2008 The Hollowmen Phillip 12 episodes
2008 Very Small Business Sol Dolman 2 episodes
2008-01 All Saints (TV series) Richard / Karl 2 episodes
2007 My Greatest Day Ever Dad Short
2003 The Rage in Placid Lake Lloyd
2003 The Postcard Bandit Drown TV Movie
2002 BackBerner Labor MP 1 episode
1998 Water Rats Neville 1 episode
1997 Prick Short
1996 Justine In the Heat of Passion Hooded Lover #1
1996 Justine Seduction of Innocence Hooded Lover #1
1995 Justine Wild Nights Hooded Lover #1
1994 G.P Hugh Mcintosh 1 episode
1992 Police Rescue Oliver 1 episode
1991 The Flying Doctors Hugh Conway 1 episode

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Maher, Cassie (19 May 2009). "Changing avenue". Progress Leader. Archived from the original on 16 November 2011. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 "James Works, Plays Onstage and Screen". TE archive. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  3. ↑ Schembri, Jim (9 February 2012). "Any Questions for Ben?". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
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