James Frain Biography

Fast Facts

• Was a celebrity guest at the 5th Annual Art of Elysium Halloween Ball, which benefitted children being treated for illness and injury
• Was nominated for a 2000 Genie Award for his supporting role in "Sunshine․"
• Sir Richard Attenborough discovered him while he was studying in London and cast him in his first feature film "Shadowlands․"
• Quote: "I'd never fought with a broad sword in full armor before․ There's nothing I can say about that except that it's every bit as fun as you imagine it would be!"
• Quote: "Popularity is a vital element of power․ Today's monarchs must still court the favor of the people․"
• Has acted in a number of projects set in the Tudor period of English history, notably 1998s "Elizabeth," "The Tudors," and "The White Queen․"
• His skill at speaking in different accents added authenticity to some of the diverse roles in his portfolio, including a Northern Irish terrorist in "Nothing Personal" and a Hungarian filmmaker in "Sunshine․"
• When not at work he enjoys creating art on an amateur level
• Was blown away by how many people told him "True Blood" was their favorite show after he started acting in the series
• Cited Daniel Day-Lewis from "Lincoln" and "There Will Be Blood" as his favorite actor