Jamie Bamber is an English actor who played Lee Adama on Battlestar Galactica. However, that is far from being the sole project that he has ever appeared in, as shown by a long list of projects on the TV screen, the movie screen, and the theatre stage. Here are 10 things that you may or may not have known about Jamie Bamber:
1. Jamie Means Supplanter
For those who are curious, Jamie started out as a nickname for James, which was popular throughout much of the Christian world but became particularly popular in Scotland where it was used by a number of Scottish kings. As for James, well, suffice to say that it started out as Jacob, which was a Jewish name that meant “supplanter” in the sense of someone following in someone else’s footsteps.
2. Bamber Is a Habitational Name
Meanwhile, Bamber is a habitational name. In short, it seems probable that Bamber refers to someone who lived close to the Bamber Bridge in Lancashire, which in turn, is presumed to be based on the Old English beam meaning the trunk of a tree.
3. Speaks Both Italian and French
Bamber is English. However, it is interesting to note that he is fluent in both Italian and French. In fact, he studied those languages when he was attending St. John’s College before he went on to further studies at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. In this, Bamber was helped out by the fact that he had spent a part of his childhood living in Paris, where he would have had an easier time picking up the local language.
4. Was In Hornblower
From 1998 to 2001, Bamber was in Hornblower. For those who are unfamiliar with the name, Horatio Hornblower is the name of a fictional British Royal Navy officer who served in the French Revolutionary Wars as well as the Napoleonic Wars. As a result, it should come as no surprise to learn that Hornblower was a series of British TV movies centered on said character.
5. Played Prince Hal on Stage
Over the course of his career, Bamber has played a number of notable roles on the theatre stage. One excellent example is Prince Hal, which is the often-used name for Shakespeare’s depiction of Henry V of England in both Henry IV, Part 1 and Henry IV, Part 2. A fair amount of the complexity to the character comes from whether he is being genuine in his waywardness or he is feigning his waywardness for the purpose of impressing others when he shrugs it off at a time of his choosing.
My new day job. Colonel of #section 20. Fun doesn't begin to cover it… #StrikeBack @LeftBankPics @SkyOne @Cinemax pic.twitter.com/6xnOxmLIpA
— Jamie Bamber (@ImJamieBamber) May 31, 2018
6. Played Mephistopheles on Stage
Another notable role for Bamber on the theatre stage was Mephistopheles in Doctor Faustus. In short, Mephistopheles is the demon called up by the titular character. He warns the titular character about the consequences of spurning God by detailing some of the horrors of Hell, but the titular character is convinced that supernatural powers will be worth the price, thus leading to the main story of the play.
7. Was in Band of Brothers
Generally speaking, Bamber is best-known to TV viewers because of his role on Battlestar Galactica. However, he has shown up in some other series of note as well. For example, he had a role in Band of Brothers, which was the first of the three mini-series set in World War 2 that have been planned by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.
8. Is in Counterpart
Currently, Bamber is playing a role in Counterpart, which is a sci-fi thriller that is being broadcast on Starz. In short, the series is centered on a man working at a U.N. organization responsible for overseeing a crossing point to a parallel universe that is both very similar and very different at the same time. Something that becomes particularly complicated when said individual’s parallel counterpart crosses over on a mission.
Merci @LACOSTE pour une autre tres belle journée à #RolandGarros2018 thank you Lacoste ! pic.twitter.com/EQHhnkgXKc
— Jamie Bamber (@ImJamieBamber) May 31, 2018
9. He Was in a Tom and Jerry Movie
Bamber has done some voice-work over the course of his career. For example, he was in a Tom and Jerry movie called Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse. In it, Bamber played Robin Hood, while both Tom and Jerry were voiced using archived audio.
10. He Has Six Siblings
In total, Bamber has six siblings. Five of these siblings are brothers, while the sixth is a sister, who some people might be familiar with. This is because Bamber’s sister is Anastasia Griffith, who has appeared in a fair number of movies and TV shows as well.
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