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.
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Filmography
Deadmeat
2007
as Detective Peters
Oh Happy Day
2007
as Storekeeper
Shoot the Messenger
2006
as Rodney Pascale
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005
as Shopkeeper
If Only
2004
as Superintendent
Elmina’s Kitchen
2004
as Baygee
My Kingdom
2001
as Desmond
U.S. Seals
2000
as Wilkins
The Final Passage
1996
as Earl
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Fathers, Sons and Unholy Ghosts
1994
as Martin's father
Hardware
1990
as Chief
Three Kinds of Heat
1987
as Unle Joe
Water
1985
as Miguel
Last Night at the Alamo
1984
as Dub
Student Bodies
1981
as Football Coach
Jaguar Lives!
1979
as Collins
Victims of Apartheid
1978
as Obed
Dummy
1977
Black Joy
1977
as Jomo
Peter Pan
1976
as Pirate #1
Pressure
1976
as Colin
Gumshoe
1971
as Danny Azinge
All the Right Noises
1970
as Guard
The Breaking of Bumbo
1970
as 2nd Student