James Bloor (actor)

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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 work Leatherface , Barkskins

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

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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

YearTitleRole [5] Notes
2016La corrispondenzaRagazzoas 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

YearTitleRole [5] Notes
2015 DCI Banks Spencer Foster2 episodes
2018 Less than Zero Daniel
2020 Barkskins Charles Duquetall episodes

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References

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