James Anthony Sturgess, a gifted English actor and singer-songwriter, was born on May 16, 1978. His remarkable career began with a pivotal role as Jude in the 2007 musical romance drama film Across the Universe, showcasing his impressive acting abilities. In 2008, he took on the male lead role of Ben Campbell in the critically acclaimed film 21, further solidifying his position in the film industry. The following year, Sturgess appeared in the crime drama Crossing Over, sharing the screen with renowned actors Harrison Ford, Ray Liotta, and Ashley Judd, demonstrating his ability to work alongside established talent. In 2010, he starred in the film The Way Back, directed by the acclaimed Peter Weir, highlighting his capacity to adapt to diverse roles. Furthermore, Sturgess co-starred in the 2012 epic science fiction film Cloud Atlas, showcasing his versatility and range as an actor, as well as his ability to tackle complex and demanding roles.
Career
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2025

The Stolen Girl as Fred Blix
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2024

Apartment 7A as Alan Marchand
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2022

The Other Me as Irakli
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Alone Together as Charlie
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2020

Home Before Dark as Matt Lisko
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2019

Jeremiah Terminator LeRoy as Geoffrey Knoop
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Berlin, I Love You as Jared
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2018

London Fields as Keith Talent
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Hard Sun as Detective Charlie Hicks
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2017

Geostorm as Max Lawson
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2016

Feed the Beast as Dion Patras
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Close to the Enemy as Callum Ferguson
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2015

Kidnapping Mr. Heineken as Cor Van Hout
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2014

Electric Slide as Eddie Dodson
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Stonehearst Asylum as Edward Newgate
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2013

The Best Offer as Robert
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2012

Cloud Atlas as Adam Ewing / Poor Hotel Guest / Megan's Dad / Highlander / Hae-Joo Chang / Adam / Zachry Brother-in-Law
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Ashes as James
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Upside Down as Adam Kirk
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Spike Island as Burger Vendor
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2011

One Day as Dexter Mayhew
{"id":13157,"title":"The Way Back","year":"2010","character":"Janusz Wieszczek","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-way-back","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1f4a467mfo38.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1f4a467mfo38.jpg"},"released":1}
2010

The Way Back as Janusz Wieszczek
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Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole as Soren (voice)
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2009

Heartless as Jamie Morgan
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Crossing Over as Gavin Kossef
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2008

21 as Ben Campbell
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The Other Boleyn Girl as George Boleyn
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Fifty Dead Men Walking as Martin
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2007

Across the Universe as Jude
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2005

Mouth to Mouth as Red
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2003

Thursday the 12th as Martin Bannister
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Rehab as Darryl
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{"id":204138,"title":"Hawkins","year":"2001","character":"Shop Assistant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hawkins","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204138.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204138.jpg"},"released":1}
2001

Hawkins as Shop Assistant
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1999

The Scarlet Pimpernel as Erik
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1994

The Browning Version as Bryant
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2010