8.4
TV
Acting
James McNicholas
- Born
- (age 41)
- Birthplace
- Wimbledon, London, UK
- Credits
- 18 titles
Biography
JAMES MCNICHOLAS is a writer and performer based in London. As a screenwriter, he has credits with BBC, ITV & BBC Radio 4. His live comedy show 'The Boxer' was named in the 'Top 10 Comedy Shows of 2019' (The Guardian). Alongside his comedy, James is a sports journalist for The Athletic and co-host of the award-winning Arsecast Extra podcast.
Signature work
Known For
8.4
TV
8.1
TV
The Great
6.3
Movie
Polite Society
6.3
Movie
The Beautiful Game
8.6
TV
The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball
8.0
TV
Horrible Histories
7.5
TV
Drunk History
5.2
Movie
Pretty Red Dress
6.2
TV
The Reluctant Landlord
4.9
Movie
Masters of Love
6.7
TV
Late Night Mash
8.0
Movie
Battle of Britain: The Real Story
4.5
TV
Horrible Science
TV
The Emily Atack Show
Acting credits 17
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Horrible Science TV | Various (15 ep) |
| 2024 | The Critic Film | Hospital PC (uncredited) |
| 2024 | The Beautiful Game Film | Depot Manager |
| 2023 | Horrible Histories: 'Orrible Opera Film | |
| 2023 | Pretty Red Dress Film | Constable Newman |
| 2023 | Polite Society Film | Head Waiter |
| 2021 | Late Night Mash TV | Carl Sellwood (1 ep) |
| 2020 | The Emily Atack Show TV | (2 ep) |
| 2020 | Ted Lasso TV | James (1 ep) |
| 2020 | The Great TV | Doctor Bjørn Vinge (1 ep) |
| 2020 | Webidate TV | Pete (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Masters of Love Film | Wyatt |
| 2018 | The Reluctant Landlord TV | PC Barry Kemp (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Drunk History TV | Gay Jewish Nazi (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Battle of Britain: The Real Story Film | German Soldier (voice) |
| 2009 | Horrible Histories TV | (11 ep) |
| 2004 | Match of the Day 2 TV | Self (1 ep) |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball TV | Writer (2 ep) |
| 2009 | Horrible Histories TV | Writer (4 ep) |