David James | |
|---|---|
 James in October 2019 | |
| Born | 1967 (age 56–57) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Known for | Play School (1993–2000) The Hollowmen (2008) |
David James (born 1967) is an Australian television and film actor based in Melbourne. [1]
James is best known for his long-running role as a presenter on ABC TV's children's program Play School , a role he started in 1993 and worked in until 2000. [1] [2] James also had minor roles in such Australian TV series as City Homicide , Very Small Business , All Saints , Water Rats , G.P. , and Police Rescue over an extended period. In 2008 James gained a leading support role in Working Dog Productions satirical political television series The Hollowmen , where he played the part of Phillip, Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
James has appeared on television commercials, [2] worked with Play School co-presenter Benita Collings on live Play School Concerts, [2] and performed in live theatre. [1] In 2009 he took a starring role in the Australian production of Avenue Q , a stage musical he described as "Sesame Street meets South Park on acid". [1]
James had a significant supporting role in the 2012 Australian comedy film Any Questions for Ben? , created by Working Dog Productions, where he played Malcolm, the lead character's boss. [3]
James won a Logie at the 2009 Logie Awards for "Most Outstanding Comedy Program" as part of the cast of The Hollowmen. [1]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Plausible Deniability | Bruce Pickens | TV miniseries; 2 episodes |
| 2021 | Why are you like this? | Mike | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Discover Indie Film | Simon | 1 episode |
| 2018-17 | True Story with Hamish & Andy | Graham / Clive's Dad | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Jack Irish | Denis | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted to You | Allan Carr | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Offspring (TV series) | Benedict Clegg | 1 episode |
| 2015 | Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries | Quentin Tode | 1 episode |
| 2012 | Howzat! Kerry Packer's War | Max Nielson | 1 episode |
| 2009 | City Homicide | Ian Chalmers | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Chandon Pictures | Benji | 1 episode |
| 2008 | The Hollowmen | Phillip | 12 episodes |
| 2008 | Very Small Business | Sol Dolman | 2 episodes |
| 2008-01 | All Saints (TV series) | Richard / Karl | 2 episodes |
| 2003 | The Postcard Bandit | Drown | TV Movie |
| 2002 | BackBerner | Labor MP | 1 episode |
| 1998 | Water Rats | Neville | 1 episode |
| 1994 | G.P | Hugh Mcintosh | 1 episode |
| 1992 | Police Rescue | Oliver | 1 episode |
| 1991 | The Flying Doctors | Hugh Conway | 1 episode |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Whistleblower | Newsreader | |
| 2018 | Your Call is Important to Us | Simon | Short |
| 2012 | Bridge of Names | David Henry | |
| Any Questions for Ben?` | Malcolm | ||
| Fish and Chips | Bastien | Short | |
| 2007 | My Greatest Day Ever | Dad | Short |
| 2003 | The Rage in Placid Lake | Lloyd | |
| 1997 | Prick | Short | |
| 1996 | Justine In the Heat of Passion | Hooded Lover #1 | |
| Justine Seduction of Innocence | Hooded Lover #1 | ||
| 1995 | Justine Wild Nights | Hooded Lover #1 |
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