James Frain
Known for
Time and sheer volume of work have made James Frain a veteran actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. 'Gotham' is another title that gets mentioned. Most of the work sits in drama. He has been working on screen for more than 33 years. 'TRON: Legacy' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience.
James Frain
34 Movies
49 Series
Time and sheer volume of work have made James Frain a veteran actor who has been at it long enough for audiences to grow up watching him. 'Gotham' is another title that gets mentioned. Most of the work sits in drama. He has been working on screen for more than 33 years. 'TRON: Legacy' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience.
Movies
Plays Jarvis
TRON: Legacy
2010
Plays J.F. Villefort
The Count of Monte Cristo
2002
Plays Barret
The Lone Ranger
2013
Plays Reyes
Into the Blue
2005
Plays Henry / Puzzlemaker
Escape Room: Tournament of Champions
2021
Plays Forney Hull
Where the Heart Is
2000
Plays Alvaro de la Quadra
Elizabeth
1998
Plays Nick Cassidy
Reindeer Games
2000
Plays Rosie's Caretaker
Water for Elephants
2011
Plays Adrian Foote
Loch Ness
1996
Plays Tom
Everybody's Fine
2009
Plays Bassianus
Titus
1999
Plays Robert/Defoe's Publisher
Robinson Crusoe
1997
Plays David
Spartacus
2004
Plays Gustave Sonnenschein
Sunshine
1999
Plays Peter Whistler
Shadowlands
1993
Plays Daniel Barenboim
Hilary and Jackie
1998
Plays Marek
Transit
2012
Plays Thomas (voice)
The Miracle Maker
2000
Plays Sir Gregory
Dark Relic
2010
Plays John Harbour
An Awfully Big Adventure
1995
Plays Father Dave
Quid Pro Quo
2008
Plays Attorney General
All Things To All Men
2013
Plays Andrews
Event 15
2013
Plays Dr. A
Against the Clock
2019
Plays Simon
Born of War
2013
Plays Miles Moss
The Architect
2016
Plays Jack Sullivan
What Rats Won't Do
1998
Plays Jean Vigo
Vigo
1998
Plays Victor
Red Meat
1997
Plays Philip Wakem
The Mill on the Floss
1997
Plays Eddie Gilroy
The Front Line
2006
Plays Kenny
Nothing Personal
1996
TV Shows
Plays Theo Galavan / Azrael
Gotham
2014
Plays Thomas Cromwell
The Tudors
2007
Plays Peter Fleming / Chess
The Cape
2011
Plays Richard Neville
The White Queen
2013
Plays Kieran Ashton / John Sumner
The Tunnel
2013
Plays Sarek
Star Trek: Discovery
2017
Plays Paul Raines
24
2001
Plays Richard Shepherd
Intruders
2014
Plays Ferdinand Chevalier
Orphan Black
2013
Plays Eli Szura
Invasion
2005
Plays Franklin Mott
True Blood
2008
Plays Lieutenant Kevin Burris
True Detective
2014
Plays Eric Renard
Grimm
2011
Plays Odin Reichenbach
Elementary
2012
Plays Brutus
Empire
2005
Plays Damian Campbell
Showtrial
2021
Plays Julius Folyat
The Buccaneers
1995
Plays Gideon Rydge
Quantum Leap
2022
Plays Lorimer Black
Armadillo
2001
Plays Gordon Myhill
FlashForward
2009
Plays Schahzenan / Harun
Arabian Nights
2000
Plays Leet Brannis
Marvel's Agent Carter
2015
Plays David
Spartacus
2004
Plays Calley
Medium
2005
Plays Allister McClair
Numb3rs
2005
Plays Jeffrey Hughes
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Elliot
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays McClellan
Lie to Me
2009
Plays Rutledge
Sleepy Hollow
2013
Plays Macbeth
Performance
1991
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Escape Room: Tournament of Champions
Full Filmography
The Jester from Transylvania
James Hooker
2024
Film
Mayfair Witches
Solomon
2023–
TV
Quantum Leap
Gideon Rydge · 4 episodes
2022–
TV
Showtrial
Damian Campbell · 5 episodes
2021–
TV
Escape Room: Tournament of Champions
Henry / Puzzlemaker
2021
Film
The Twilight Zone
Mr. Allendale · 1 episode
2019–
TV
What We Do in the Shadows
Black Peter, A Goat · 1 episode
2019–
TV
Against the Clock
Dr. A
2019
Film
Star Trek: Discovery
Sarek · 9 episodes
2017–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Frain and where are they from?
James Frain is 58 years old, born on March 14, 1968 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK .
What are the most famous roles of James Frain?
James Frain is best known for roles in TRON: Legacy, The Lone Ranger, Water for Elephants.
How many movies has James Frain been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), James Frain has appeared in 34 movies and 49 TV shows.
What was James Frain's first movie?
The career of James Frain began with Shadowlands (1993).
What is James Frain's most recent movie or series?
James Frain's most recent release is The Jester from Transylvania, which premiered on September 20, 2024.
What TV shows has James Frain appeared in?
On television, James Frain has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, The Mentalist, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, True Detective.
James Frain
1968-03-14 · Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
A British stage, film and television actor, best known for playing Thomas Cromwell in the television series "The Tudors". He graduated in Drama and Film from the University of East Anglia, Norwich, England, UK, and went on to study acting at London's Central School of Speech and Drama.