James McArdle

James McArdle

36 · Born: Apr 3, 1989

Personal Details

BornApr 3, 1989 Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Biography

James McArdle, a Scottish actor born in Glasgow, embarked on a journey in the world of acting at a young age, making his mark in various films. As he continued to develop his skills, he enrolled in the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA),a renowned institution that has produced some of the most talented actors in the industry. After completing his studies in 2010, McArdle had the opportunity to showcase his talents on stage, taking on the iconic role of Macbeth at The Globe, a historic and iconic theatre in London. Additionally, during his graduation year, he starred in the highly acclaimed production of Spur of the Moment by Anya Reiss at the Royal Court Theatre in London, which became a summer smash hit, solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile actor.

Career

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2025
{"id":103845916,"title":"Playing Nice","year":2025,"character":"Miles Lambert","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/playing-nice","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/55ordkoaf2c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/55ordkoaf2c0.jpg"},"released":1}
Playing Nice
Playing Nice as Miles Lambert
{"id":103845960,"title":"Sexy Beast","year":2024,"character":"Gal Dove","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/sexy-beast","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/ji97k3r3hb00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/ji97k3r3hb00.jpg"},"released":1}
2024
Sexy Beast
Sexy Beast as Gal Dove
{"id":103840222,"title":"Life After Life","year":2022,"character":"Hugh Todd","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/life-after-life","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3fh61qsfcs1g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3fh61qsfcs1g.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
Life After Life
Life After Life as Hugh Todd
{"id":103836299,"title":"Mare of Easttown","year":2021,"character":"Mark Burton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mare-of-easttown","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5dipkn6518t0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5dipkn6518t0.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
Mare of Easttown
Mare of Easttown as Mark Burton
{"id":168467,"title":"Ammonite","year":"2020","character":"Roderick Murchison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ammonite","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ud8v3mdbp60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ud8v3mdbp60.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Ammonite
Ammonite as Roderick Murchison
{"id":126662,"title":"Mary Queen of Scots","year":"2018","character":"James, Earl of Moray","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mary-queen-of-scots-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/19ao74t0h328.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/19ao74t0h328.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Queen of Scots as James, Earl of Moray
{"id":104589,"title":"The Chamber","year":"2016","character":"Parks","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-chamber-2016","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/jlcg1iucblg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/jlcg1iucblg0.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":112852,"title":"On the Road","year":"2016","character":"Joe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/on-the-road-2016","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_112852.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_112852.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":11724,"title":"Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens","year":"2015","character":"Niv Lek","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/star-wars-episode-vii-the-force-awakens","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7k47pcrj3ah0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7k47pcrj3ah0.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":12038,"title":"Salting the Battlefield","year":"2014","character":"Ted Finch","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/salting-the-battlefield","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/72tk36928910.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/72tk36928910.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":90634,"title":"Best Possible Taste: The Kenny Everett Story","year":"2012","character":"Toby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/best-possible-taste-the-kenny-everett-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_90634.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_90634.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":12734,"title":"Private Peaceful","year":"2012","character":"Lt. Buckland","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/private-peaceful","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_12734.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_12734.jpg"},"released":1}
Private Peaceful
Private Peaceful as Lt. Buckland
{"id":13089,"title":"Page Eight","year":"2011","character":"Ted Finch","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/page-eight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/t0g5i1227p40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/t0g5i1227p40.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Page Eight
Page Eight as Ted Finch
{"id":7496,"title":"Appropriate Adult","year":2011,"character":"Stephen West","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/appropriate-adult","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7496.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7496.jpg"},"released":1}
Appropriate Adult
Appropriate Adult as Stephen West