James Hedley McDowell Profile
Profile Overview
James Hedley McDowell
- Male
- London, United Kingdom
- Playing Age
- 24 - 34
- Height
- 6′ 0″
- Ethnicity
- White
- Eye Colour
- Green
- Hair Colour
- Brown
- Passport
- Yes
- Driving Licence
- Yes
About Me
I am a London-based actor with a strong foundation across screen, stage, and music. Over the past 12 months, I have trained through ongoing 1-to-1 acting coaching and attended Identity School of Acting throughout 2024, developing a grounded, camera-focused approach to performance.
My background includes Grade 8 distinctions in Musical Theatre and Classical Operatic Singing, alongside five years as a professionally trained music artist, performing internationally as part of a boyband signed to Universal Records.
Recent screen work includes a small featured role in Wild Cherry, a new BBC drama that aired in November 2025.
Stage credits at the Grand Opera House, Belfast include Les Misérables (Marius), Guys & Dolls (Sky Masterson), Annie (President Roosevelt), and Little Shop of Horrors (The Plant).
I also have professional experience working on set as a runner, producer, and Director of Photography, giving me a strong understanding of production and collaboration.
My background includes Grade 8 distinctions in Musical Theatre and Classical Operatic Singing, alongside five years as a professionally trained music artist, performing internationally as part of a boyband signed to Universal Records.
Recent screen work includes a small featured role in Wild Cherry, a new BBC drama that aired in November 2025.
Stage credits at the Grand Opera House, Belfast include Les Misérables (Marius), Guys & Dolls (Sky Masterson), Annie (President Roosevelt), and Little Shop of Horrors (The Plant).
I also have professional experience working on set as a runner, producer, and Director of Photography, giving me a strong understanding of production and collaboration.
Accents
Australian, Canadian, English, Irish, Northern Irish, American - Standard
Languages
English
Accents (United Kingdom)
Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Cockney, Edinburgh, English, standard, Essex, Geordie, Glasgow, Grimsby, Hertfordshire, Kent, Liverpool, London, Londonderry, Manchester, Northern Irish, Scottish, Standard
Credit1
REWIND (self written, recorded, mixed & mastered)
Credits
| Year | Production | Role | Director Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Photo At A Cosplay
|
Rick Cross (Lead) |
Kyri Paris
Spcebar Limited |
| 2025 |
Wild Cherry
|
Photographer |
Toby MacDonald
Firebird Pictures |
Training
| Year | School | Course |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Identity school of acting
|
Core Program |
- Playing Age
- 24 - 34
- Height
- 6′ 0″
- Ethnicity
- White
- Eye Colour
- Green
- Hair Colour
- Brown
- Passport
- Yes
- Driving Licence
- Yes
