James Payton is a widely followed British actor who has turned recognition into a durable career rather than a moment. Film and television both figure in the career, rather than one alone. Playing 'Adolph Hitler' in 'Captain America: The First Avenger' took the name well past his home market. 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' is close behind in visibility. Recognition arrived some way into the filmography, not at the start.
James Payton
Actor
50 years (Dec 18, 1975)Cheltenham, UKCheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK
James Payton is a widely followed British actor who has turned recognition into a durable career rather than a moment. Film and television both figure in the career, rather than one alone. Playing 'Adolph Hitler' in 'Captain America: The First Avenger' took the name well past his home market. 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' is close behind in visibility. Recognition arrived some way into the filmography, not at the start.
James Payton is 50 years old, born on December 18, 1975 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of James Payton?
James Payton is best known for roles in Captain America: The First Avenger, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
How many movies has James Payton been in?
Over a 23-year career (since 2003), James Payton has appeared in 24 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was James Payton's first movie?
The career of James Payton began with Give and Take, and Take (2003).
What is James Payton's most recent movie or series?
James Payton's most recent release is Charlie Shaw's Revenge, which premiered on October 6, 2026.
What TV shows has James Payton appeared in?
On television, James Payton has appeared in Wednesday, Silo, The Crown, The Gentlemen.
1975-12-18 · Cheltenham, UKCheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK
James Payton (December 18, 1975) is an actor best known for his performances as Frank Longbottom in Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix (2007), USO Hitler in Marvel's Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Tony Blair in the Nick Moran directed film of Alan McGee's life, Creation Stories (2021), as a Lawyer in Rian Johnson's 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' (2022) , as himself in Oliver Guy-Watkins award winning documentary, Who is James Payton? (2020), & as 'Gabriel' in two episodes of 'Wedding Season' (2022) on Disney+.