James Doherty
Known for
James Doherty has spent most of a working life as a British actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. 28 was the age at the first credit. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. Among all the titles, 'In the Loop' is the one that reached the widest audience. Another entry worth naming is 'Inbred'.
James Doherty
13 Movies
33 Series
James Doherty has spent most of a working life as a British actor who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. 28 was the age at the first credit. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either. Among all the titles, 'In the Loop' is the one that reached the widest audience. Another entry worth naming is 'Inbred'.
Movies
Plays Reporter
In the Loop
2009
Plays Tony Sheridan
Backbeat
1994
Plays Jeff
Inbred
2011
Plays Zak
Asylum of Fear
2018
Plays Referee
The Wedding Pact
2014
Plays Snout
A Midsummer Night's Dream
2022
Plays Trevor
City Rats
2009
Plays Seb
London Road
2015
Plays Ted
Kat and the Band
2020
Plays Jono
Deviation
2012
Plays Martin
The Forgotten
2014
TV Shows
Plays Jim
Close to Me
2021
Plays Cley
House of the Dragon
2022
Plays Russell
Big Boys
2022
Plays Alvin Fox
The Londoners
2008
Plays Terry
Trying
2020
Plays Policeman
Miranda
2009
Plays Lawrie
The Couple Next Door
2023
Plays Nick Biddiss
The Gold
2023
Plays Greg
Delicious
2016
Plays Philip Sutton
The Royal
2003
Plays Alan Reeves
Peak Practice
1993
Plays Charles Turnbull
Outlander
2014
Plays Steve
The Thick of It
2005
Plays Charlie Wilson
Call the Midwife
2012
Plays Reporter
Veep
2012
Plays Mr. Lee
Endeavour
2013
Plays Quizmaster
Us
2020
Plays Pete
A Touch of Cloth
2012
Plays Jared Harrison
Sexy Beast
2024
Plays Gabriel Slade
Whitstable Pearl
2021
Plays Chief Inspector
Say Nothing
2024
Plays Blair
Too Close
2021
Plays Brian Weatherall
The Sister
2020
Plays Driver
In Sickness and in Health
1985
Plays Norman
Cradle to Grave
2015
Plays Policeman #1
PhoneShop
2010
Plays Rob
Clique
2017
Plays Mr Coleman
The Job Lot
2013
Plays PC Hughes
Motherland
2017
Plays David Hind
The Jury
2002
Latest Trailers
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National Theatre at Home: London Road
Full Filmography
House of the Dragon
Cley · 4 episodes
2024–2026
TV
National Theatre at Home: London Road
Terry
2026
Film
Say Nothing
Chief Inspector · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Sexy Beast
Jared Harrison · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Endeavour
Mr. Lee · 1 episode
2023
TV
The Couple Next Door
Lawrie · 2 episodes
2023
TV
The Gold
Nick Biddiss · 2 episodes
2023–
TV
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Snout
2022
Film
Big Boys
Russell · 4 episodes
2022–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Doherty and where are they from?
James Doherty is 59 years old, born on December 17, 1966 in Guildford, Surrey, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of James Doherty?
James Doherty is best known for roles in In the Loop, Inbred, Backbeat.
How many movies has James Doherty been in?
Over a 32-year career (since 1994), James Doherty has appeared in 13 movies and 33 TV shows.
What was James Doherty's first movie?
The career of James Doherty began with Backbeat (1994).
What is James Doherty's most recent movie or series?
James Doherty's most recent release is National Theatre at Home: London Road, which premiered on July 14, 2026.
What TV shows has James Doherty appeared in?
On television, James Doherty has appeared in House of the Dragon, Outlander, Veep, Endeavour.
James Doherty
1966-12-17 · Guildford, Surrey, England, UK
James Doherty (born 17 December 1966) is an English actor. Born in Guildford, Surrey, he was educated at Felsted School in Essex and was a member of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain. He trained at the Guildford School of Acting, graduating in 1989. He is married to TV presenter Joanna Sinnott and together they have two children, Jago (2006) & Nell (2013).
Doherty is best known for his appearances in TV comedy including roles in The Thick Of It, Veep, Rev, Miranda, The Windsors, and the BAFTA winning Him & Her - The Wedding. His work in feature films includes roles in Backbeat, Verity's Summer, Inbred, Deviation, London Road and the Oscar nominated In the Loop.
He has also appeared in West End musicals including roles in, Les Misérables, The Buddy Holly Story, A Slice of Saturday Night and Marguerite. Doherty played the role of Amos Hart in the West End production of Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre in 2011 opposite Christie Brinkley. He later reprised this role when the show transferred to the Garrick Theatre playing opposite America Ferrera.
Doherty has appeared in London Road, 50 Years on Stage and Beyond Caring at the National Theatre. In January 2020, Doherty began playing the role of Claude in the multi award-winning Come From Away at the Phoenix Theatre in London.