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James Frain

Bio: A British stage, film and television actor, best known for playing Thomas Cromwell in the television series "The Tudors". He graduated in Drama and Film from the University of East Anglia, Norwich, England, UK, and went on to study acting at London's Central School of Speech and Drama
Born: Thu, Mar 14 1968
Birthplace: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
James Frain is 56 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Escape Room: Tournament of Champions
Escape Room: Tournament of Champions
James Frain was 53 in Escape Room: Tournament of Champions as 'Henry / Puzzlemaker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 2021
Poster of The Jester from Transylvania
The Jester from Transylvania
James Frain was 51 in The Jester from Transylvania as 'James Hooker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2020
Poster of Against the Clock
Against the Clock
James Frain was 50 in Against the Clock as 'Dr. A'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 2019
Poster of The Architect
The Architect
James Frain was 48 in The Architect as 'Miles Moss'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2016
Poster of Born Of War
Born Of War
James Frain was 45 in Born Of War as 'Simon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 05 2013
Poster of The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
James Frain was 45 in The Lone Ranger as 'Barret'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 2013
Poster of All Things To All Men
All Things To All Men
James Frain was 45 in All Things To All Men as 'Attorney General'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 2013
Poster of Event 15
Event 15
James Frain was 44 in Event 15 as 'Andrews'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 05 2013
Poster of Bert & Dickie
Bert & Dickie
James Frain was 44 in Bert & Dickie as 'Jack Beresford'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 2012
Poster of Zambezi
Zambezi
James Frain was 44 in Zambezi as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 2012
Poster of Transit
Transit
James Frain was 44 in Transit as 'Marek'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 2012
Poster of Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants
James Frain was 43 in Water for Elephants as 'Rosie's Caretaker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 2011
Poster of TRON: Legacy
TRON: Legacy
James Frain was 42 in TRON: Legacy as 'Jarvis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 2010
Poster of Dark Relic
Dark Relic
James Frain was 42 in Dark Relic as 'Sir Gregory'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 27 2010
Poster of Everybody's Fine
Everybody's Fine
James Frain was 41 in Everybody's Fine as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 2009
Poster of Quid Pro Quo
Quid Pro Quo
James Frain was 40 in Quid Pro Quo as 'Father Dave'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 2008
Poster of The Front Line
The Front Line
James Frain was 38 in The Front Line as 'Eddie Gilroy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 16 2006
Poster of Into the Blue
Into the Blue
James Frain was 37 in Into the Blue as 'Reyes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 2005
Poster of Spartacus
Spartacus
James Frain was 36 in Spartacus as 'David'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 17 2004
Poster of Path to War
Path to War
James Frain was 35 in Path to War as 'Richard Goodwin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 28 2003
Poster of The Project
The Project
James Frain was 34 in The Project as 'Harvey'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 10 2002
Poster of The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo
James Frain was 33 in The Count of Monte Cristo as 'J.F. Villefort'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 23 2002
Poster of Where the Heart Is
Where the Heart Is
James Frain was 32 in Where the Heart Is as 'Forney Hull'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 2000
Poster of The Miracle Maker
The Miracle Maker
James Frain was 32 in The Miracle Maker as 'Thomas (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2000
Poster of Reindeer Games
Reindeer Games
James Frain was 31 in Reindeer Games as 'Nick Cassidy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 2000
Poster of Titus
Titus
James Frain was 31 in Titus as 'Bassianus'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1999
Poster of Sunshine
Sunshine
James Frain was 31 in Sunshine as 'Gustave Sonnenschein'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1999
Poster of Hilary and Jackie
Hilary and Jackie
James Frain was 30 in Hilary and Jackie as 'Daniel Barenboim'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1998
Poster of Vigo
Vigo
James Frain was 30 in Vigo as 'Jean Vigo'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of Elizabeth
Elizabeth
James Frain was 30 in Elizabeth as 'Alvaro de la Quadra'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1998
Poster of What Rats Won't Do
What Rats Won't Do
James Frain was 30 in What Rats Won't Do as 'Jack Sullivan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of The Mill on the Floss
The Mill on the Floss
James Frain was 29 in The Mill on the Floss as 'Philip Wakem'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 1997
Poster of Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe
James Frain was 29 in Robinson Crusoe as 'Robert'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 12 1997
Poster of Red Meat
Red Meat
James Frain was 28 in Red Meat as 'Victor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Macbeth on the Estate
Macbeth on the Estate
James Frain was 28 in Macbeth on the Estate as 'Macbeth'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Nothing Personal
Nothing Personal
James Frain was 28 in Nothing Personal as 'Kenny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1996
Poster of Loch Ness
Loch Ness
James Frain was 28 in Loch Ness as 'Adrian Foote'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of Rasputin
Rasputin
James Frain was 28 in Rasputin as 'Prince Felix Yusupov'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1996
Poster of An Awfully Big Adventure
An Awfully Big Adventure
James Frain was 27 in An Awfully Big Adventure as 'John Harbour'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1995
Poster of Shadowlands
Shadowlands
James Frain was 25 in Shadowlands as 'Peter Whistler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1993

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap
James Frain was 54+ in Quantum Leap as 'Gideon Rydge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2022
Poster of Showtrial
Showtrial
James Frain was 53+ in Showtrial as 'Damian Campbell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 31 2021
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
James Frain was 51+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Mr. Allendale'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 01 2019
Poster of What We Do in the Shadows
What We Do in the Shadows
James Frain was 51+ in What We Do in the Shadows as 'Black Peter, A Goat'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 27 2019
Poster of The Ready Room
The Ready Room
James Frain was 50+ in The Ready Room as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 25 2019
Poster of Star Trek: Discovery
Star Trek: Discovery
James Frain was 49+ in Star Trek: Discovery as 'Sarek'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 2017
Poster of Marvel's Agent Carter
Marvel's Agent Carter
James Frain was 46+ in Marvel's Agent Carter as 'Leet Brannis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 2015
Poster of Gotham
Gotham
James Frain was 46+ in Gotham as 'Theo Galavan / Azrael, Theo Galavan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2014
Poster of Intruders
Intruders
James Frain was 46+ in Intruders as 'Richard Shepherd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 23 2014
Poster of True Detective
True Detective
James Frain was 45+ in True Detective as 'Lieutenant Kevin Burris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 2014
Poster of The Tunnel
The Tunnel
James Frain was 45+ in The Tunnel as 'Kieran Ashton / John Sumner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 16 2013
Poster of Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow
James Frain was 45+ in Sleepy Hollow as 'Rutledge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2013
Poster of The White Queen
The White Queen
James Frain was 45+ in The White Queen as 'Richard Neville'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 16 2013
Poster of Orphan Black
Orphan Black
James Frain was 45+ in Orphan Black as 'Ferdinand Chevalier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 2013
Poster of Elementary
Elementary
James Frain was 44+ in Elementary as 'Odin Reichenbach'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of Grimm
Grimm
James Frain was 43+ in Grimm as 'Eric Renard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 28 2011
Poster of The Cape
The Cape
James Frain was 42+ in The Cape as 'Peter Fleming / Chess'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2011
Poster of Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0
James Frain was 42+ in Hawaii Five-0 as 'Sebastian Wake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of Miami Medical
Miami Medical
James Frain was 42+ in Miami Medical
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 02 2010
Poster of FlashForward
FlashForward
James Frain was 41+ in FlashForward as 'Gordon Myhill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 2009
Poster of Lie to Me
Lie to Me
James Frain was 40+ in Lie to Me
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 2009
Poster of Leverage
Leverage
James Frain was 40+ in Leverage as 'John Douglas Keller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 07 2008
Poster of The Mentalist
The Mentalist
James Frain was 40+ in The Mentalist as 'Terry Murphy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2008
Poster of Fringe
Fringe
James Frain was 40+ in Fringe as 'Mr. Kohl'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 2008
Poster of True Blood
True Blood
James Frain was 40+ in True Blood as 'Franklin Mott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 2008
Poster of Californication
Californication
James Frain was 39+ in Californication as 'Paul Rider'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 13 2007
Poster of Burn Notice
Burn Notice
James Frain was 39+ in Burn Notice as 'James Forte'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 2007
Poster of The Tudors
The Tudors
James Frain was 39+ in The Tudors as 'Thomas Cromwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 2007
Poster of Invasion
Invasion
James Frain was 37+ in Invasion as 'Eli Szura'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2005
Poster of Threshold
Threshold
James Frain was 37+ in Threshold
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of Empire
Empire
James Frain was 37+ in Empire as 'Brutus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 28 2005
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
James Frain was 37+ in The Closer as 'Paul Andrews'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
James Frain was 37+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Tom Crowley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Numb3rs
Numb3rs
James Frain was 36+ in Numb3rs
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 2005
Poster of Medium
Medium
James Frain was 36+ in Medium as 'Calley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of Spartacus
Spartacus
James Frain was 36+ in Spartacus as 'David'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 18 2004
Poster of The Project
The Project
James Frain was 34+ in The Project as 'Harvey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 10 2002
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
James Frain was 33+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Dean Holiday'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Armadillo
Armadillo
James Frain was 33+ in Armadillo as 'Lorimer Black'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
James Frain was 32+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Jeffrey Hughes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
James Frain was 32+ in Strong Medicine as 'Art Gallery Painter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights
James Frain was 32+ in Arabian Nights as 'Schahzenan / Harun'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 2000
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
James Frain was 31+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Martin Gold'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The Vice
The Vice
James Frain was 30+ in The Vice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 04 1999
Poster of The Buccaneers
The Buccaneers
James Frain was 26+ in The Buccaneers as 'Julius Folyat'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 05 1995
Poster of Soldier Soldier
Soldier Soldier
James Frain was 23+ in Soldier Soldier as 'Lt Giles Chapman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1991
Poster of Prime Suspect
Prime Suspect
James Frain was 23+ in Prime Suspect as 'Jason Baldwin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 1991
Poster of Performance
Performance
James Frain was 22+ in Performance as 'Macbeth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
James Frain was 21+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Elliot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989