James Frain
Actor
58 years (Mar 14, 1968)Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
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
Actor
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.
34 Movies
Plays Jarvis
TRON: Legacy
2010
Plays Barret
The Lone Ranger
2013
Plays J.F. Villefort
The Count of Monte Cristo
2002
Plays Henry / Puzzlemaker
Escape Room: Tournament of Champions
2021
Plays Tom
Everybody's Fine
2009
Plays Reyes
Into the Blue
2005
Plays Alvaro de la Quadra
Elizabeth
1998
Plays Bassianus
Titus
1999
Plays Adrian Foote
Loch Ness
1996
Plays Forney Hull
Where the Heart Is
2000
Plays Nick Cassidy
Reindeer Games
2000
Plays Gustave Sonnenschein
Sunshine
1999
Plays David
Spartacus
2004
Plays Rosie's Caretaker
Water for Elephants
2011
Plays Sir Gregory
Dark Relic
2010
Plays Robert/Defoe's Publisher
Robinson Crusoe
1997
Plays Daniel Barenboim
Hilary and Jackie
1998
Plays Dr. A
Against the Clock
2019
Plays Father Dave
Quid Pro Quo
2008
Plays Peter Whistler
Shadowlands
1993
Plays Thomas (voice)
The Miracle Maker
2000
Plays Marek
Transit
2012
Plays Attorney General
All Things To All Men
2013
Plays John Harbour
An Awfully Big Adventure
1995
Plays Andrews
Event 15
2013
Plays Philip Wakem
The Mill on the Floss
1997
Plays Jack Sullivan
What Rats Won't Do
1998
Plays Victor
Red Meat
1997
Plays Eddie Gilroy
The Front Line
2006
Plays Miles Moss
The Architect
2016
Plays Jean Vigo
Vigo
1998
Plays Kenny
Nothing Personal
1996
Plays Simon
Born of War
2013
50 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 Solomon
Mayfair Witches
2023
Plays Ferdinand Chevalier
Orphan Black
2013
Plays Eli Szura
Invasion
2005
Plays Lieutenant Kevin Burris
True Detective
2014
Plays Eric Renard
Grimm
2011
Plays Franklin Mott
True Blood
2008
Plays Odin Reichenbach
Elementary
2012
Plays Brutus
Empire
2005
Plays Julius Folyat
The Buccaneers
1995
Plays Damian Campbell
Showtrial
2021
Plays Gideon Rydge
Quantum Leap
2022
Plays Lorimer Black
Armadillo
2001
Plays Schahzenan / Harun
Arabian Nights
2000
Plays Harvey
The Project
2002
Plays David
Spartacus
2004
Plays Gordon Myhill
FlashForward
2009
Plays Leet Brannis
Marvel's Agent Carter
2015
Plays Dirk
Strangers
1996
Plays Calley
Medium
2005
Plays Allister McClair
Numb3rs
2005
Plays Jeffrey Hughes
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Elliot
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Latest Trailers
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Escape Room: Tournament of Champions
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Mayfair Witches
Solomon · 8 episodes
2026
The Jester from Transylvania
James Hooker
2024
Quantum Leap
Gideon Rydge
2023Season 2
Showtrial
Damian Campbell · 5 episodes
2021
Escape Room: Tournament of Champions
Henry / Puzzlemaker
2021
What We Do in the Shadows
Black Peter, A Goat
2020Season 2
Elementary
Odin Reichenbach
2019
The Twilight Zone
Mr. Allendale
2019Season 1
Star Trek: Discovery
Sarek
2019Season 2
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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 50 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 Foster, which premiered on September 10, 2026.
What TV shows has James Frain appeared in?
On television, James Frain has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, The Mentalist, True Detective, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
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.