James Bloor (actor)

James Bloor
Born (1992-01-27) 27 January 1992 (age 32)
Bedford
NationalityEnglish
Alma materUniversity of Cambridge, Clare College
Occupation(s)Actor, Writer
Years active2015-present
Notable workLeatherface, Barkskins

James Bloor (born 27 January 1992) is an English writer and actor.

Early career

Bloor graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2014 with a first-class degree in History and MPhil in the history of political thought.[1]

Career

In 2015, Bloor made his television debut with ITV's crime drama DCI Banks, where he played Spencer Foster.[2]

Bloor has played one of the lead roles in the horror film Leatherface along with Sam Strike.[1] Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo directed the film and it was released in 2017 by Lionsgate.[1]

Bloor starred in the thriller film Go North along with Jacob Lofland, Sophie Kennedy Clark, and Patrick Schwarzenegger.[3] Matthew Ogens directed the film.[3]

Bloor wrote Soft Voice.[4]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role[5] Notes
2016 La corrispondenza Ragazzo as James William Alan Bloor
2017 Leatherface Ike
2017 Go North Gentry
2017 Dunkirk Irate Soldier
2018 The Pagan King Max von Buxhoeveden original title: Nameja gredzens
2019 The Coldest Game Agent White
2021 Shoplifters of the World Patrick

Television

Year Title Role[5] Notes
2015 DCI Banks Spencer Foster 2 episodes
2018 Less than Zero Daniel
2020 Barkskins Charles Duquet all episodes

References

  1. ^ a b c Ge, Linda; Sneider, Jeff (11 March 2015). "James Bloor in Final Negotiations to Join 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Prequel 'Leatherface' (Exclusive)". thewrap.com. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  2. ^ Hardwick, Viv (1 April 2015). "Loving the role of DCI Banks". thenorthernecho.co.uk. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  3. ^ a b Kit, Borys (20 August 2015). "'Leatherface' Actor Joins Post-Apocalyptic Thriller 'North'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  4. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (8 March 2021). "Naomi Scott, Olivia Cooke & Bel Powley Lead 'Soft Voice' Podcast From QCode". Deadline. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  5. ^ a b Roles played by James Bloor at IMDb. Retrieved October 20, 2018.