Biography of James Bolam
James Bolam is an English actor best known for his roles as Terry Collier in The Likely Lads, Jack Ford in When the Boat Comes, Roy Figgis in Only When I Laugh and many others. This talented actor was born in Sunderland, United Kingdom. James attended Bede Grammar School in Sunderland, then proceeded to Bemrose School, Derby.
After high school, he joined college for a professional accounting course and was later spoken to as an accountant. He went to the Central School of Speech and Drama in London to take an acting course.
After college, Bolam’s first television appearance was in the 1960s when he appeared in films like ‘A Kind of Loving’, ‘The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner’ and ‘Inheritance’.
James’ breakthrough came when he appeared as Terry Collier in “The Likely Lads” alongside Rodney Bewes. He also drafted scripts for the BBC Radio version after being recognized as an established actor.
In 1976, Bolam returned to drama, as Jack Ford in the BBC Television series; When the Boat Arrives. This series lasted until 1981. He then moved on to comedies and dramedy like Only When I Laugh, The Beiderbecke Affair, The Beiderbecke Tapes, Andy Capp, The Beiderbecke Connection, Second Thoughts, among many others.
On radio, James played WillieGarvin in the 1978 BBC World Service radio adaptation of the book Modesty Blaise; Last day in limbo. He also provided the voiceovers for the animated version of The Plague Dogs. As a narrator, he also worked on the three-part football documentary Three Lions. This is a program that aired before Euro 2000 on BBC One.
All along, he is now established as a remarkable actor. Thanks to his focus, the journey is not always smooth.
James Bolam’s Age
How old is James Bolam? James It is 80 years in August 2021. He was born about August 13, 1941, in Barnt Green, UK. Furthermore, Bolam celebrates his birthday on the 23rd of August.
James Bolam’s Wife
Bolam It is married for his wife Susan Jameson. Susan is an English actress best known for her role as Esther Lane in a BBC crime drama series; New tricks. The duo is blessed with a daughter and two grandchildren. Together they live in Winsborough Green, West Sussex, UK.
James Bolam family | Country
James he was born to her dad Robert Alfred Bolam of Northumberland and mother Marion Alice Drury of Durham. he still has his wife Susana and daughter Ester. The family remains together in Wisborough Green, Billingshurst, West Sussex.
James Bolam Films
- 1967: half a cent
- 1968: Otley
- 1971: Crucible of Terror
- 1972: Straight until the morning
- 1975: In Celebration
- 1983: Conflict of Loyalties
- 1994: Seaview Knights
- 1995: Mechanical Rats
- 1996: Stella does tricks
- 1997: The Island on Rua dos Pássaros
- 1998: The Stalker’s Apprentice
- 1999: Midsomer Murders: Death of a Stranger
- 2000: It Was an Accident
- 2000: Dirty Tricks
- 2002: Harold Shipman: Doctor Death
- 2009: The Last Days of Lehman Brothers
- 2012: Unconditional
James Bolam Net Worth
Bolam have an estimate net worth from among $5 million – $10 million. Income from him is mainly attributed to his successful career as an actor.
