Bronwyn James

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Bronwyn James
Born1994 (age 29–30)
NationalityBritish
OccupationActress
SpouseKatherine-Alice James

Bronwyn James (born 1994) is a British actress. She has appeared in television shows such as Wild Bill, Ghosts, Outlander, and Harlots.[1][2]

Early life[edit]

James attended CAPA College, a performing arts school in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.[3]

Career[edit]

In 2015, James graduated from Academy of Live and Recorded Arts[4] with a Bachelor of Arts degree in acting.[2] That same year, she made her professional debut originating the role of Shirley in the Martin McDonagh play Hangmen.[5]

James had a recurring role as Fanny Lambert in the ITV Encore series Harlots from 2017 to 2019. She made her feature film debut in the 2017 drama Apostasy, directed by Daniel Kokotajlo. In 2018-2020, James appeared in the film Peterloo and the television series The ABC Murders, Sandylands, Ghosts, Outlander, and Call the Midwife.

James also starred in a lead role opposite Rob Lowe in Wild Bill in 2019. Her next film roles were in the 2021 period dramasThe Dig and The Colour Room. She had recurring roles on Cheaters and Lockwood & Co. in 2022 and 2023, respectively.

In December 2022, James was cast as ShenShen, a friend of Glinda, in the film adaptation of the Stephen Schwartz musical Wicked.[6][7] Her role in the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon as Ruffnut Thorston was announced in 2024.[8]

She is currently represented by Piers Nimmo Management[9] and Authentic Management.

Personal life[edit]

In 2023, James married Katherine-Alice,[10] founder of the Yorkshire-based nonprofit Hearts Collective, which promotes accessibility in the arts.[11]

Filmography[edit]

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2016 National Theatre Live: Hangmen Shirley Filmed version of the stage play
2017 Apostasy Chloe
2018 Peterloo His Sister
2020 Cindy Cindy Short film
2021 The Dig Ellen McKenzie
The Colour Room Betty
2023 The Palace Magnolia
2024 Wicked ShenShen
2025 How to Train Your Dragon Ruffnut

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Cold Feet Care Assistant 1 episode
Moving On Grace 1 episode
2017 - 2019 Harlots Fanny Lambert 24 episodes
2018 The Queen and I WPC Ludlow TV movie
Call the Midwife Mavis Holler 1 episode
The ABC Murders Megan Barnard 3 episodes
2019 Wild Bill DC Muriel Yeardsley 6 episodes
The End of the F***ing World Mac 1 episode
2020 Outlander Fanny Beardsley 1 episode
Sandylands Trudy Wright 3 episodes
Ghosts Sam 1 episode
Meet the Richardsons Pest Investigator 1 episode
2021 Intergalactic Vicky 1 episode
Silent Witness Hannah Robson 2 episodes
2022 Cheaters Natalie 5 episodes
This is Going to Hurt Teri 1 episode
Compulsion Ellie Gartree 1 episode
Slow Horses Young Mum 1 episode
2023 Lockwood & Co. Sergeant Wade 4 episodes
Still Up Nurse Rose 1 episode
2024 Masters of the Air Susie 1 episode
Renegade Nell Troupe Player 1 2 episodes

References[edit]

  1. ^ n.a. "Brownwyn James". IMDb. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b Ramsden, James. "If You Like Period Dramas You'll Definitely Recognise 'Wild Bill's Bronwyn James". Bustle. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  3. ^ n.a. "Bronwyn James #CAPACollegeAlumni". Youtube. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  4. ^ n.a. "Alumni: Bronwyn James". Academy of Live and Recorded Arts. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  5. ^ Clapp, Susannah. "Hangmen Review". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  6. ^ Kroll, Justin. "'Wicked' Adaptation At Universal Rounds Out Inclusive All-Star Cast With Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James". Deadline. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Inside 'Wicked': Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Talk Glinda and Elphaba". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  8. ^ Jackson, Angelique. "Universal's Live-Action 'How to Train Your Dragon' Adds Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James and Harry Trevaldwyn". Variety. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Bronwyn James at Piers Nimmo Management". Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  10. ^ "Love of my life". Instagram. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  11. ^ n.a. "About Hearts". Hearts Collective. Retrieved 12 February 2024.

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