James Northcote is a professional English actor and producer. Northcote has established himself as a successful actor in theater, television and film as well as establishing himself as a producer of poignant short films. The London native is set to continue his successful career. Northcote graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Cambridge University’s Queen’s College. He began his professional acting career in British film in 2011. Northcote most recently acted in the British television series “The Last Kingdom”. He has continued his theater career and has produced films including the notable short film “Morning Is Broken”. Here are 10 things you didn’t know about James Northcote.
1. Net Worth
James Northcote’s current net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million. The British actor and producer began his professional career in 2011 and has successfully starred in theater, television and film. The popular and talented Northcote continues to earn money in television and film.
2. He was born in London
James Walker Northcote was born in London on October 10, 1987. He knew he wanted to act at a young age. As a boy and teenager, Northcote acted in productions at his school in West Country. He continued to hone his acting skills in theater and graduated from Cambridge University’s Queen’s College where he studied English and Drama.
3. Cambridge
While a student at Cambridge University’s Queen’s College, James Northcote performed with several theatrical groups. This includes the National Youth Theatre, the Cambridge Footlights, the Marlowe Society and the Edinburgh Fringe. Northcote performed in plays including “Romeo and Juliet”, “Relish”, and “Wind in the Willows”. He the Edinburgh NSDF Commendation’s award for “Emerging Artist” for his role as Toad in “Wind In the Willows. Northcote began his professional acting career in British film in 2011 at the age of 24. He went on to star in television series and British films.
4. Wuthering Heights
In 2011 James Northcote made his professional debut acting in the 2011 British version of Emily Bronte’s classic 1847 novel “Wuthering Heights.” Northcote played the role of Edgar Linton, Catherine’s meek husband and Heathcliff’s rival in the Andrea Arnold directed adaptation of the gothic novel. Northcote starred alongside Kaya Scodelario and James Howson.
5. Theater
As his film career continued to thrive, James Northcote has continued to work in theater. Most notably, he appeared in the Tom Stoppard play “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead” and “The Resistable Rised of Arturo” at the Chichester Festival. In recent years, Northcote has appeared on stage in “THe Lady In the Van” at Theatre Royal Bath, “The Whipping Man” at the THeatre Royal Plymouth, as Mr. Darcy in “Pride & Prejudice” at the Crucible Theatre, in “Lizzie Siddel” at the Arcola and in “Translations” with the English Touring Theatre.
6. Film
While continuing his theater career, James Northcote’s film career continued its success. In 2012 he appeared in the Joe Wright version of the film “Anna Karenina” which was adapted from a Tom Stoppard theater adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s 1877 novel. The following year, Northcote had roles in “Nymphomaniac” and “Belle”. Northcote appeared in Lars Von Triers’ controversial “Nymphomaniac” (www.magpictures.com/nymphomaniac), a part of a trilogy whose cast included William DeFoe, Uma Thurman and Christen Slater. Two of the film’s volumes premiered at the Berlin and Venice Film Festivals, respectively.
7. The Imitation Game
In 2014, James Northcote played the role of Jack Good in the American historical drama ‘The Imitation Game”. The film starred Benjamin Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley. It was based on the biography “Alan Turing: Endgame”. Turing was a cryptanalyst who decoded German intelligence messages during World War II. The movie received several award nominations including 8 Academy Award and 9 BAFTA nominations. “The Imitation Game” won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay and won a People’s Choice Award. Northcote’s role helped his career continue to flourish. Other films that James Northcote appeared in include “The Suspicious of Mr. Whicher: The Tales That Bind”, “The Open” and “Patient Zero”.
8. Television
In addition to his theatrical and film careers, James Northcote has been successful in British television. He has appeared in several television series, most notably “The Last Kingdom”. Northcote appeared in episodes of the British television series “Silk”, “Endeavour” and “Life In Squares”. In 2017 he appeared in 3 episodes of the popular BBC series “SS-GB”. Northcote played the part of Dr.. John Spade, an atomic physicist working with the Resistance in a German occupied United Kingdom during World War II. The series was based on a 1978 novel. Most recently, Northcote appeared in seasons 2 and 3 of the BBC series “The Last Kingdom”. The series is also on BBC America through Netflix. Northcote portrayed Aldhelm in the British historical fiction series based on a series of novels by Bernard Cornwall, “The Saxon Stories.”
9. Producer
James Norhcote has recently proven himself to be a great producer as well as an actor. He recently produced the 2017 film “Ostrich”. The short crime drama film centers around a tense interview between a young journalist and a veteran politician. In 2015 Northcote co-produced a short film “Morning Is Broken.” The film takes place during a wedding ceremony where 2 men share their first kiss. The film won honors from the British Film Institute. It was also used as a part of the Global Five Film 4 Freedom Campaign.
10. What’s Next
James Northcote continues to have a successful career and has studied and practiced hard to get where he is today. Coming off of his popular appearance in the British series “The Last Kingdom” and his most recent films and work in production, Northcote continues to adore the theater and plans to appear in future stage productions. His film and television career will continue as well as his popularity increases. Next up for James Northcote is the French Film “The Open” which will be directed by Marc Lehore.
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