James Baxter (actor)

James Baxter (actor)

Infobox Actor
name = James William Baxter
birthdate = 1990
birthplace = Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England
yearsactive = 2007 - present

James William Baxter (born 3 August 1990) is a young English stage and TV actor best known for his role as Jake Doland in the ITV soap "Emmerdale", as well as parts in the play "Scarborough" and an appearance in the BBC's "The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury", filmed on Tyneside.

Early life

James was born and raised in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear and was educated at Farringdon Community Sports College, which he left in the Summer of 2007. With an interest in acting from an early age, he attended weekly classes at NADA (the Northern Academy Of Dramatic Arts) held at the city's Royalty Theatre. Whilst there he appeared in various productions including "Some Like It Hot" and the pantomime "Aladdin", playing Wishee Washee (Christmas 2006).

Scarborough

James had a starring role in the critically acclaimed production of the Fiona Evans stage play "Scarborough" at the 2007 Edinburgh Festival, his performance as teenager Darren embarking upon an illicit affair with his PE Teacher Lauren (Holly Atkins) gaining many plaudits from the critics: "Baxter is a revelation as Daz, fluent, articulate, accidentally hurtful and still in many ways a child." [ [http://www.thestage.co.uk/edinburgh/reviews/review.php/17972/scarborough The Stage / Edinburgh / Reviews / Scarborough ] ] ; "James Baxter is just terrific as Darren, capturing his mix of eager-to-please playfulness and cocky teenage swagger." [ [http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2007/aug/06/edinburghfestival2007.edinburghfestival6 Edinburgh theatre review: Scarborough / Assembly Rooms | Culture | guardian.co.uk ] ] ; "James Baxter is extraordinarily good in his first theatrical role – with three performances each day and an audience so close he can hear them breathing, this is certainly a baptism of fire and he absolutely rises to the challenge." [ [http://www.onstagescotland.co.uk/scarborough.htm OnstageScotland.co.uk - review of Scarborough by Northern Firebrand at Assembly Rooms as part of the Edinburgh Fringe ] ] .

Emmerdale

In December 2007, James signed a six month contract to play Jake Doland in "Emmerdale", arriving for the christening of his storyline half brother.= References =


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