James D'Arcy

Birth Name:

Simon D'Arcy

Birth Place:

London, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Director, Writer, Producer

In 2002, was nominated for the Ian Charleson Award for his work in an on-stage rendition of the play "Edward II․"
Attended Christ's Hospital day and boarding school in West Sussex, England
Studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Quote: "I just love the movies․ I get so excited about being involved in this art form I've worshipped my whole life․ I think it's a pretty noble profession at its best, and I want to honor that․"
Quote: "The truth is, I don't know if I really formed an opinion because when you're playing somebody - when you're playing a real life person - your job is not to judge them, the minute you would judge them, you have stepped outside who you think they are․ So, honestly, my opinion is neither here nor there and isn't fully formed anyway․"
Has worked alongside the likes of Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, Madonna, Helen Mirren and Anthony Hopkins
Made his acting debut in 1996 in the British TV series "Silent Witness․"
Lent his voice for the BBC Radio drama series "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" by Thomas Hardy as the character Angel Clare in 2001

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