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Oscar James

Oscar James

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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Known for

Deadmeat
Deadmeat
2007 • Detective Peters
Oh Happy Day
Oh Happy Day
2007 • Storekeeper
Shoot the Messenger
Shoot the Messenger
2006 • Rodney Pascale
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005 • Shopkeeper
If Only
If Only
2004 • Superintendent
Elmina’s Kitchen
Elmina’s Kitchen
2004 • Baygee
My Kingdom
My Kingdom
2001 • Desmond
U.S. Seals
U.S. Seals
2000 • Wilkins

Full filmography

Deadmeat
Deadmeat
2007 • Detective Peters
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Oh Happy Day
Oh Happy Day
2007 • Storekeeper
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Shoot the Messenger
Shoot the Messenger
2006 • Rodney Pascale
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If Only
If Only
2004 • Superintendent
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My Kingdom
My Kingdom
2001 • Desmond
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U.S. Seals
U.S. Seals
2000 • Wilkins
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Hardware
Hardware
1990 • Chief
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Water
Water
1985 • Miguel
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Student Bodies
Student Bodies
1981 • Football Coach
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Jaguar Lives!
Jaguar Lives!
1979 • Collins
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Black Joy
Black Joy
1977 • Jomo
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Peter Pan
Peter Pan
1976 • Pirate #1
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Pressure
Pressure
1976 • Colin
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Gumshoe
Gumshoe
1971 • Danny Azinge
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Carry On Up the Jungle
Carry On Up the Jungle
1970 • Nosha Warrior (uncredited)
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Naked Evil
Naked Evil
1966 • Dupree
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Darling
Darling
1965 • Black Man on Stairs (uncredited)
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Never Mention Murder
Never Mention Murder
1965 • Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
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Oscar James – Biography, Known For & Filmography