James Nelson-Joyce
Actor · Since 2004
James Nelson-Joyce has the profile of a jobbing British actor, the sort of performer whose absence a scene would feel. 'Guy Ritchie's The Covenant' is the most-seen line on the filmography, as Jack 'Jack Jack' Jackson. 'The Nest' adds a second point of recognition. Cinema and television have both taken his work.
James Nelson-Joyce
Actor · Since 2004
9 Movies · 18 Series
James Nelson-Joyce has the profile of a jobbing British actor, the sort of performer whose absence a scene would feel. 'Guy Ritchie's The Covenant' is the most-seen line on the filmography, as Jack 'Jack Jack' Jackson. 'The Nest' adds a second point of recognition. Cinema and television have both taken his work.
TV Shows
Plays Edward 'Treacle' Goodson
A Thousand Blows
2025
Plays Michael Kavanagh
This City Is Ours
2025
Plays Johnno
Time
2021
Plays Greg
The Family Pile
2023
Plays Spider
The Outlaws
2021
Plays Ryan
The Virtues
2019
Plays James Yates
Little Boy Blue
2017
Plays Brian Reader
The Gold
2023
Plays Charlie 2
Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes
2025
Plays Pez Pierce
Strike
2017
Plays Barney
A Town Called Malice
2023
Plays Greg Gallagher
The Responder
2022
Plays Aaron Holmes
Innocent
2018
Plays Jamie Henson
Industry
2020
Plays Jason McNeive
Vera
2011
Plays DCI Kano
Black Mirror
2011
Plays Benny
Shameless
2004
Plays Franny Lowry
No Offence
2015
Latest Trailers
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Bird
Full Filmography 27
2025Season 1
Black Mirror
DCI Kano
2025Season 7
This City Is Ours
Michael Kavanagh · 8 episodes
2025–
A Thousand Blows
Edward 'Treacle' Goodson · 12 episodes
2025–
Strike
Pez Pierce
2024Season 6
Bird
Skate
2024
Reputation
Wes
2024
Ryan Can't Read
Tyrone
2024
SAFE
Daz
2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is James Nelson-Joyce and where are they from?
James Nelson-Joyce is 37 years old, born on January 1, 1989 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of James Nelson-Joyce?
James Nelson-Joyce is best known for roles in Guy Ritchie's The Covenant, The Nest, Bird.
How many movies has James Nelson-Joyce been in?
Over a 7-year career (since 2019), James Nelson-Joyce has appeared in 9 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was James Nelson-Joyce's first movie?
The career of James Nelson-Joyce began with The Trap (2019).
What is James Nelson-Joyce's most recent movie or series?
James Nelson-Joyce's most recent release is A Woman of Good Abilities, which premiered on August 14, 2026.
What TV shows has James Nelson-Joyce appeared in?
On television, James Nelson-Joyce has appeared in Black Mirror, Time, Industry, Strike.
James Nelson-Joyce
1989-01-01 · Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
James Nelson-Joyce is known for The Nest (2020), The Rook (2019) and The Sound of Philadelphia (2020).