James Marsh
Known for
In the credits, James Marsh appears as a director whose work reaches audiences with no face attached to it. 'The Theory of Everything' is where the largest audience encountered this work. Among the rest of the credits, 'Man on Wire' stands out. 1990 is the year the credit list begins. The work is split between film and television rather than confined to either.
James Marsh
6 Directed
3 Series
In the credits, James Marsh appears as a director whose work reaches audiences with no face attached to it. 'The Theory of Everything' is where the largest audience encountered this work. Among the rest of the credits, 'Man on Wire' stands out. 1990 is the year the credit list begins. The work is split between film and television rather than confined to either.
Full Filmography
Secret Service
Director · 3 episodes
2026–
TV
Dance First
Director
2023
Film
King of Thieves
Director
2018
Film
The Mercy
Director
2018
Film
The Night Of
Director · 1 episode
2016–
TV
The Theory of Everything
Director
2014
Film
Shadow Dancer
Director
2012
Film
Red Riding
Director · 1 episode
2009–
TV
The King
Director
2006
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Marsh and where are they from?
James Marsh is 63 years old, born on April 30, 1963 in Truro, Cornwall, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of James Marsh?
James Marsh is best known for directing The Theory of Everything, Man on Wire, King of Thieves.
How many movies has James Marsh directed?
Over a 36-year career (since 1990), James Marsh has directed or written 6 films and worked on 3 TV shows.
What was James Marsh's first movie?
The career of James Marsh began with Instrumental ().
What is James Marsh's most recent movie or series?
James Marsh's most recent release is Real Madrid: The Weight of Greatness, which premiered on May 22, 2026.
What TV shows has James Marsh created or directed?
On television, James Marsh has appeared in The Night Of, Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke, Secret Service, Spector.
James Marsh
1963-04-30 · Truro, Cornwall, England, UK
James Marsh (born April 30, 1963 Truro, Cornwall) is a film director known for directing the cult film Wisconsin Death Trip starring Marcus Monroe and Sir Ian Holm. He won 2008 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for directing Man on Wire.
Marsh lives in Copenhagen, Denmark, with his wife and two children. As an undergraduate, he studied at St. Catherine's College, Oxford.James Marsh(director), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.