James Frain

Birth Name:

James Dominic Frain

Birth Place:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

Profession

Actor

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․"
Cited Daniel Day-Lewis from "Lincoln" and "There Will Be Blood" as his favorite actor
Was blown away by how many people told him "True Blood" was their favorite show after he started acting in the series
When not at work he enjoys creating art on an amateur level

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