Oscar James
Acting
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
Born: July 25, 1942 · Trinidad, British West Indies [now Trinidad and Tobago]
Filmography (37)
Oh Happy Day
2007
Actor: Storekeeper
TV
The Line of Beauty
2006
Actor: Brentford
Shoot the Messenger
2006
Actor: Rodney Pascale
TV
Afterlife
2005
Actor
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005
Actor: Shopkeeper
If Only
2004
Actor: Superintendent
TV
Harry Hill's TV Burp
2002
Actor
My Kingdom
2001
Actor: Desmond
U.S. Seals
2000
Actor: Wilkins
TV
Crocodile Shoes
1994
Actor
Hardware
1990
Actor: Chief
TV
Casualty
1986
Actor: Franklyn Ashford
TV
Lovejoy
1986
Actor: Duke Garvey
TV
EastEnders
1985
ActorActor: Tony Carpenter
Water
1985
Actor: Miguel
TV
The Bill
1984
Actor
Last Night at the Alamo
1984
Actor: Dub
Student Bodies
1981
Actor: Football Coach
TV
The Gentle Touch
1980
Actor
TV
Minder
1979
Actor: Dave
TV
Shoestring
1979
Actor: Duke Winsor
Jaguar Lives!
1979
Actor: Collins
TV
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
Actor: William - Fisherma…
TV
Return of the Saint
1978
Actor: Mombasa
TV
Out
1978
Actor: Bernie Machen
TV
The Professionals
1977
Actor: Topaz
Black Joy
1977
Actor: Jomo
Pressure
1976
Actor: Colin
TV
The Fosters
1976
Actor: Erroll
TV
Carry On Laughing
1975
Actor: Black KnightActor: Witch Doctor
Gumshoe
1971
Actor: Danny Azinge
All the Right Noises
1970
Actor: Guard
TV
UFO
1970
Actor: Plain Clothes Offi…
Carry On Up the Jungle
1970
Actor: Nosha Warrior (unc…
TV
The Expert
1968
Actor: Solomon Kingsley
TV
Till Death Us Do Part
1966
Actor: Policeman
Darling
1965
Actor: Black Man on Stair…