Oscar James
Known for ActingBorn 1942-07-25Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]
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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Known for
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005 · as Shopkeeper
If Only
2004 · as Superintendent
Hardware
1990 · as Chief
Darling
1965 · as Black Man on Stairs (uncredited)
Student Bodies
1981 · as Football Coach
Peter Pan
1976 · as Pirate #1
Water
1985 · as Miguel
Jaguar Lives!
1979 · as Collins
My Kingdom
2001 · as Desmond
Three Kinds of Heat
1987 · as Unle Joe
Shoot the Messenger
2006 · as Rodney Pascale
Elmina’s Kitchen
2004 · as Baygee
Gumshoe
1971 · as Danny Azinge
Black Joy
1977 · as Jomo
Carry On Up the Jungle
1970 · as Nosha Warrior (uncredited)
Naked Evil
1966 · as Dupree
Never Mention Murder
1965 · as Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
All the Right Noises
1970 · as Guard