
James McNicholas
Known for Acting · 18 credits
- Born
- 1985-10-01 (age 40)
- Place of birth
- Wimbledon, London, UK
Biography
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
TV Shows (11)

Ted Lasso
2020
as James

The Great
2020
as Doctor Bjørn Vinge

Horrible Histories
2009

Match of the Day 2
2004
as Self

This England
2022
as Josh - Deloitte Team Leader (uncredited)

Drunk History
2015
as Gay Jewish Nazi

Late Night Mash
2021
as Carl Sellwood

The Emily Atack Show
2020

The Reluctant Landlord
2018
as PC Barry Kemp

Horrible Science
2025
as Various
Webidate
2020
as Pete
Movies (7)

Polite Society
2023
as Head Waiter

The Critic
2024
as Hospital PC (uncredited)

The Beautiful Game
2024
as Depot Manager

Masters of Love
2019
as Wyatt

Battle of Britain: The Real Story
2010
as German Soldier (voice)
Horrible Histories: 'Orrible Opera
2023

Pretty Red Dress
2023
as Constable Newman
About James McNicholas
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. With 18 credits spanning from 2004 to 2025, James McNicholas has appeared in 7 films and 11 TV shows.
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Most Popular James McNicholas Movies
- Polite Society (2023) — as Head Waiter
- The Critic (2024) — as Hospital PC (uncredited)
- The Beautiful Game (2024) — as Depot Manager
- Masters of Love (2019) — as Wyatt
- Battle of Britain: The Real Story (2010) — as German Soldier (voice)
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